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On the move - the McKenzie family has left the property market behind and hit the road
Brydie and Bryce McKenzie, toddler Maeve and Chief the dog have sold their house and taken to the road in a caravan.
Brydie and Bryce McKenzie, toddler Maeve and Chief the dog have sold their house and taken to the road in a caravan.
Teen's passion for houseplant continues to grow
Eva Smith got her first houseplant when she was 11 years old. Now, the teenager's growing collection has inspired others to start growing too.
Eva Smith got her first houseplant when she was 11 years old. Now, the teenager's growing collection has inspired others to start growing too.
Magical colourful milk for kids' experiment
With only a handful of items and some milk, you can create a very cool and colourful effects to entertain your little ones. Teach them about colour and chemistry with this simple and fun experiment.
With only a handful of items and some milk, you can create a very cool and colourful effects to entertain your little ones. Teach them about colour and chemistry with this simple and fun experiment.
Inside this 1920s purpose-built block of flats in New Plymouth
A one-bed flat in this block could give you panoramic views of the mountain and sea, all within walking distance of town.
A one-bed flat in this block could give you panoramic views of the mountain and sea, all within walking distance of town.
How to clean your stove top with pantry staples
You don't need expensive commercial cleaners to cut through the gunge on your stove, just use these items and add elbow grease.
You don't need expensive commercial cleaners to cut through the gunge on your stove, just use these items and add elbow grease.
150-year-old Dunedin terrace gets massive makeover
Upstairs and downstairs - this huge home-and-income renovation project in Dunedin by Sophia Greene was a way to fund her eventual retirement.
Upstairs and downstairs - this huge home-and-income renovation project in Dunedin by Sophia Greene was a way to fund her eventual retirement.
Winter laundry problem solved with custom-built drying cupboard
Mike Rowe built this purpose-made drying cupboard in his home which can fit two loads and dry clothes within 12 hours.
Mike Rowe built this purpose-made drying cupboard in his home which can fit two loads and dry clothes within 12 hours.
See inside the tiny Wellington villa with walls awash with art
Having enough wall space to display their extensive art collection was key for this couple’s Wellington relocation and renovation.
Having enough wall space to display their extensive art collection was key for this couple’s Wellington relocation and renovation.
Unfinished clifftop house in Devonport for sale 'as is'
There were grand plans for this astonishing site overlooking Cheltenham beach in Devonport, Auckland, but now the owner is looking to sell.
There were grand plans for this astonishing site overlooking Cheltenham beach in Devonport, Auckland, but now the owner is looking to sell.
Huge interest in abandoned Remuera house
It may be a quiet housing market, but around 50 bids were received for this abandoned, rundown house in a prime parkside position in Remuera. It sold for $1.07 million.
It may be a quiet housing market, but around 50 bids were received for this abandoned, rundown house in a prime parkside position in Remuera. It sold for $1.07 million.
Autumn morning at the Berhampore Community Orchard
The beds are asleep for the winter and the fruit trees are losing their leaves - it's a peaceful, reflective space to relax in.
The beds are asleep for the winter and the fruit trees are losing their leaves - it's a peaceful, reflective space to relax in.
Architect's own home for sale after 56 years
Much celebrated architect John Sutherland is still going strong at 88, but a move to a retirement home means his modernist Auckland home is on the market.
Much celebrated architect John Sutherland is still going strong at 88, but a move to a retirement home means his modernist Auckland home is on the market.
The Wild Wood - a private reserve in Levin
Catherine Marshall's childhood curiosity about the natural world has grown into an enduring passion for gardening that is evident in every carefully selected tree and shrub.
Catherine Marshall's childhood curiosity about the natural world has grown into an enduring passion for gardening that is evident in every carefully selected tree and shrub.
Shop My Home: Suzi Stevens
Suzi Stevens studied ceramics and jewellery – and ended up making models for King Kong for Wētā Workshop. But while she considers herself a maker, she’s happy to be representing other artists through her Nelson business, Red Art Gallery and Café.
Suzi Stevens studied ceramics and jewellery – and ended up making models for King Kong for Wētā Workshop. But while she considers herself a maker, she’s happy to be representing other artists through her Nelson business, Red Art Gallery and Café.
Earnscleugh Station Homestead in Clyde is on the market
There's nothing quite like it - Earnscleugh Station Homestead is a Category 1 heritage-listed property for sale near Clyde.
There's nothing quite like it - Earnscleugh Station Homestead is a Category 1 heritage-listed property for sale near Clyde.
A glimpse into the incredible hidden world of lichens in New Zealand
Caught between plants and fungi, lichens have long been misunderstood. Here’s an introduction to their wonderful realm.
Caught between plants and fungi, lichens have long been misunderstood. Here’s an introduction to their wonderful realm.
Couple who spent four-plus years restoring William Gummer house in Epsom are selling
Designed by architect William Gummer for his own family in the 1920s, Stoneways is a heritage-listed house that has been fully restored.
Designed by architect William Gummer for his own family in the 1920s, Stoneways is a heritage-listed house that has been fully restored.
Los Angeles mansion expected to smash US property records
A handful of the world's richest families are locked in a bidding war over an LA mansion expected to smash US property records.
A handful of the world's richest families are locked in a bidding war over an LA mansion expected to smash US property records.
Hydro-dip them all: Spice up your jars
Hydro-dipping looks like a fancy technique but it's actually so easy. Try customise some jars and vases to turn them into home decor.
Hydro-dipping looks like a fancy technique but it's actually so easy. Try customise some jars and vases to turn them into home decor.
Graffiti in semi-derelict house not putting off buyers
This Karekare, Auckland house has had some unwelcome visitors, but the listing agent says there's a lot of interest in the property.
This Karekare, Auckland house has had some unwelcome visitors, but the listing agent says there's a lot of interest in the property.
Architect-owner selling Modernist Titirangi house built in 1968
The Lee House in Titirangi has been listed for the first time, and there are parallels to the later Brake House designed in the '70s. (Video first screened on 8 December, 2021)
The Lee House in Titirangi has been listed for the first time, and there are parallels to the later Brake House designed in the '70s. (Video first screened on 8 December, 2021)
Which tropical fruits can you grow in New Zealand gardens?
Tropical Fruit Growers chairman Hugh Rose says New Zealanders can grow all sorts of tropical fruit, especially popular bananas and heat-loving pineapples. (First published December 22, 2021)
Tropical Fruit Growers chairman Hugh Rose says New Zealanders can grow all sorts of tropical fruit, especially popular bananas and heat-loving pineapples. (First published December 22, 2021)