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Why The Block NZ winners Lisa and Ribz were the only team to make a profit

Why The Block NZ winners Lisa and Ribz were the only team to make a profit

Lisa and Ribz are named the 2019 winners of The Block NZ in an anticlimactic season finale Auction night on The Block NZ is always unpredictable and often contentious but nothing could have prepared the viewers and contestants for this season’s final results. In a shocking turn of events which resulted in one team making […]
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Inside Sophia and Mikaere’s elegant penthouse on The Block NZ

Inside Sophia and Mikaere’s elegant penthouse on The Block NZ

Elegant and sophisticated are just some of the words to describe Sophia and Mikaere’s penthouse on The Block NZ, step inside and see for yourself Sophia and Mikaere started out with a bang on The Block NZ. Their sophisticated guest bedroom scored them the first room reveal win of the season and they were instantly […]
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Inside Stacy and Adam’s playful apartment on The Block NZ

Inside Stacy and Adam’s playful apartment on The Block NZ

They’ve gone for bold black and white stripes, orange accents and pop-art style prints, take a look inside all of Stacy and Adam’s apartment below Stacy and Adam had a slow start to The Block NZ. Scoring apartment number 1, the old firehouse, its high ceilings and generous floor space caught them off guard in […]
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Inside Lisa and Ribz’ bold apartment on The Block NZ

Inside Lisa and Ribz’ bold apartment on The Block NZ

Channelling the funky vibe Kingsland was the main inspiration for Lisa and Ribz’ apartment. Take a tour of the bold space below From the get-go, Lisa and Ribz were, to use Lisa’s favourite phrase, “out the gate”. They wanted their apartment to be akin to a “luxurious, boutique hotel” and the arty, funky vibe of […]
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Inside Ethan and Sam’s completed apartment on The Block NZ

Inside Ethan and Sam’s completed apartment on The Block NZ

Despite walking away with no room reveals under their belt, Ethan and Sam have completed a lovely apartment. See all the photos below The boys had a tough time on The Block NZ. As a tradie and joiner, they had plenty of experience when it came to building, but the styling game was a different […]
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Inside The Block NZ foyer and stairwell room reveals

Inside The Block NZ foyer and stairwell room reveals

With all the interior spaces within the apartments completed, the teams were tasked with finishing the communal stairwell and foyer this week on The Block NZ. See the results below This week on The Block NZ the teams were required to band together to create a cohesive look for the communal foyer and staircase inside […]
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Inside The Block NZ outdoor terrace and winter garden room reveals

Inside The Block NZ outdoor terrace and winter garden room reveals

With all their indoor spaces completed, it was time for The Block NZ teams to tackle their outdoor rooms this week It was outdoor terrace time on The Block NZ, or in Stacy and Adam’s case “winter garden week”. With no actual outdoor space in their apartment, team purple were tasked with transforming a space […]
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14 of the worst room reveals in The Block NZ history

14 of the worst room reveals in The Block NZ history

Taste is subjective, but these are just simply bad. Take a look at the worst rooms from The Block NZ 1. Claire and Agni, family bathroom, season 7 Awkward plant layout, terrible tile choice and rough finishing all put this bathroom on “the worst” list, but what really cements its place is the black skylights. […]
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The Block NZ’s Sophia and Mikaere share a glimpse inside their home

The Block NZ’s Sophia and Mikaere share a glimpse inside their home

Nestled on the outskirts of Turangi, Sophia and Mikaere’s family home is brimming with their creativity. They share the story behind their home and style with their gorgeous daughter, Frida There’s been no shortage of conflict on this year’s season of The Block NZ, and blue team’s Sophia and Mikaere Gardiner make no apologies for […]
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The best master-bedroom and ensuites in The Block NZ history

The best master-bedroom and ensuites in The Block NZ history

The Block 2019 is coming to a close, and it made us think; how does it compare to past seasons? We’ve rounded up some of the best master bedroom and ensuite room reveals from the past six years Cat and Jeremy, season 4 Husband and wife duo, Cat and Jeremy, were team yellow in season […]
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Inside The Block NZ drama-filled re-do week

Inside The Block NZ drama-filled re-do week

It’s redemption week on The Block NZ as the teams choose one room in their completed apartments to re-do. See how they went below There was a lot at stake this week on The Block NZ. The teams were tasked with re-doing one of their previous rooms. The catch? If they don’t score higher than […]
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Inside The Block NZ hallway, entrance and laundry room reveals

Inside The Block NZ hallway, entrance and laundry room reveals

With a marathon effort, The Block NZ teams finished their last interior rooms this week. Take a look inside all the photos from the hallway, entrance and laundry room reveals With their hallways, entrances and laundries finished this week, The Block NZ teams finally completed the interior of their apartments. But this wasn’t the only […]
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The Block NZ’s Ethan and Sam share a peek inside their houses

The Block NZ’s Ethan and Sam share a peek inside their houses

Best mates Ethan and Sam share the story behind how they became friends and offer a sneak peek of their homes Mates who build together, stay together – at least that’s the case for The Block NZ‘s Ethan Ordish and Sam Whatarangi! The hilarious duo have been friends since they met at Te Kuiti High […]
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Shop The Block NZ living and media room looks

Shop The Block NZ living and media room looks

It was all about feature walls on The Block NZ this week with black and white wallpaper, heritage panelling, a sage green fireplace and a “brushstroke detail” solid gold wall. Shop the looks below Stacy and Adam For their living room this week on The Block NZ, Stacy and Adam decided to use the chevron […]
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Inside The Block NZ Stacy and Adam’s cute Wellington home

Inside The Block NZ Stacy and Adam’s cute Wellington home

Much like their apartment on The Block NZ, Stacy and Adam’s Wellington home has a monochromatic vibe with pops of colour. Take a tour below Adam Middleton and Stacy Heyman are no strangers to marching to the beat of their own drum – or getting what they want. And the 25-year-old, risk-taking creatives are out […]
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Inside The Block NZ contentious living room reveals

Inside The Block NZ contentious living room reveals

Desperation reached new heights this week on The Block NZ as the teams battled to complete their living and media rooms. See the judges scores and all the photos below It’s living and media room time on The Block NZ, and this week delivered generously in the drama department. Not only did the teams have […]
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Inside The Block NZ Lisa and Ribz’ colourful Wellington home

Inside The Block NZ Lisa and Ribz’ colourful Wellington home

Their apartment on The Block NZ has a “boutique hotel vibe” but Lisa and Ribz say their Wellington home has a very different feel. Take a peek through the photos below Describing their Wellington home, Lisa and Ribz both break into peals of laughter. “It’s very homely,” says Lisa. “We have these hideous La-Z-Boy couches […]
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Inside this week’s risky kitchen reveals on The Block NZ

Inside this week’s risky kitchen reveals on The Block NZ

Encouraged to go bold this week on The Block NZ, the teams took some risky choices for their kitchen designs. Did they pay off? Check out the room reveals below After last week’s disastrous, and hard to watch, scoring, the judges decided to stage an intervention with the teams this week. They emplored them to […]
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Shop The Block NZ apartment 5 room reveal looks

Shop The Block NZ apartment 5 room reveal looks

Loved the stylish rooms the teams from The Block NZ created for apartment five this week? Here’s how to shop the looks for your own home Stacy and Adam Total spend: $6,676.50 Tasked with creating a relaxed and welcoming living room for apartment five this week on The Block NZ, Stacy and Adam opted for […]
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Inside The Block NZ’s intense apartment 5 room reveal

Inside The Block NZ’s intense apartment 5 room reveal

This week The Block NZ teams had to band together to create a cohesive look inside apartment five, as well as dealing with Dinner Wars drama. We take a look inside the explosive room reveals.  After a week of feuding, the teams had to put, or try to put, their troubles aside and work together […]
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Here’s how to shop The Block NZ master bedroom and ensuite looks

Here’s how to shop The Block NZ master bedroom and ensuite looks

This week the teams had to create two impressive spaces. Here’s how to shop the stylish master bedroom and ensuite looks from The Block NZ Sophia and Mikaere Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see what the judges had scored Sophia and Mikaere’s master bedroom and ensuite this week on The Block NZ because they were […]
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Inside The Block NZ’s explosive master bedroom room reveal

Inside The Block NZ’s explosive master bedroom room reveal

Tactical game playing and a costly mistake turned this week’s master bedroom room reveal into an absolute nightmare for one team Following a disastrous bathroom week, The Block NZ teams started week four ready to fight tooth and nail to win the battle for their master bedroom and ensuite. With three of the teams not […]
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Shop the style from the only two complete bathrooms on The Block NZ

Shop the style from the only two complete bathrooms on The Block NZ

There may have only been two teams that managed to finish in time but both their bathrooms are full of inspiring ideas you can steal for your own home Bathroom week on The Block NZ was a complete shambles, with only two of the five teams finishing their bathrooms in time. But, the two teams […]
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Inside The Block NZ’s worst bathroom week ever

Inside The Block NZ’s worst bathroom week ever

Week three of The Block NZ resulted in some of the worst results in Block history, we round up why it all went so terribly wrong Bathroom week on The Block NZ is known as one of the toughest room reveals to pull off, but this year the teams certainly seemed to crumble under the […]
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Meet The Block NZ 2019 contestants Ethan and Sam

Meet The Block NZ 2019 contestants Ethan and Sam

Best friends from high school, Ethan and Sam will be bringing the fun to The Block NZ this season. Their DIY skills may be top-notch but will their styling be up to scratch? Ethan, 26, (Ngati Rereahu) and Sam, 27, (Ngati Rereahu and Ngati Maniapoto) hail from the mighty Waikato. Best friends from high school, […]
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Meet The Block NZ 2019 contestants Lisa and Ribz

Meet The Block NZ 2019 contestants Lisa and Ribz

After honing their DIY skills for 10 years, straight-talking husband and wife team Lisa and Ribz mean business Hailing from Wellington caterer Lisa (Ngai Tahu), 37, and print technician Chris, AKA Ribz (Ngati Kahungungu), 34, pride themselves on their ability to stay fun. The husband-wife duo have been honing their DIY skills for 10 years, […]
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Meet The Block NZ 2019 contestants Stacy and Adam

Meet The Block NZ 2019 contestants Stacy and Adam

Stacy and Adam may be the youngest team on The Block NZ this year but with one reno under their belt already will they be the dark horse in the competition? Team purple is this year’s youngest duo. Social-influencer Stacy, 25, and Weta Workshop senior concept designer Adam, 25, have their design eyes on the […]
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Meet The Block NZ 2019 contestants Sophia and Mikaere

Meet The Block NZ 2019 contestants Sophia and Mikaere

Husband and wife duo Sophia and Mikaere promise to be the “arty duo” this year. Will their creative skills be enough to go the distance? Turangi husband and wife duo Sophia, 31, and Mikaere, 32, (Ngati Tuwharetoa and Ngai Te Rangi) met at university 12 years ago and have been together ever since. Team blue […]
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Shop The Block NZ kid’s bedroom looks

Shop The Block NZ kid’s bedroom looks

Whether you’re looking for inspiration for a moody nursery, a whimsical child’s room or a blue teenager’s retreat, The Block NZ teams delivered. Here’s where to shop the looks from week 2  Stacy and Adam Team purple went for a fun and whimsical kids bedroom this week on The Block NZ. Channelling their inner seven-year-old, […]
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The Block NZ: Inside all the week 2 kid’s bedroom reveals

The Block NZ: Inside all the week 2 kid’s bedroom reveals

The Block NZ teams channelled their inner child this week. Take a look through all the kid’s bedrooms below and see how the teams scored Week two of The Block NZ and the teams were given the challenge of creating a kid’s bedroom. Which was fitting, because there was a lot of childish behaviour going […]
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Shop The Block NZ guest bedroom looks

Shop The Block NZ guest bedroom looks

From Sophia and Mikaere’s moody, sophisticated look, to Lisa and Ribz’ bubblegum pink style. Here’s how to shop the looks from week one of The Block NZ Sophia and Mikaere Team blue knocked it out of the park this week. Their moody, sophisticated guest bedroom impressed the judges with its level of maturity and attention […]
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Inside The Block NZ 2019 week 1 guest bedroom reveals

Inside The Block NZ 2019 week 1 guest bedroom reveals

The Block NZ 2019 started with a hiss and a roar this week. The teams were given their apartments and tasked with creating a guest bedroom. See the results below Week one of The Block NZ 2019 kicked off and the teams were straight into creating their guest bedrooms. Apartments inside the old firehouse were […]
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The Block NZ 2019 teams have been revealed, here’s all you need to know

The Block NZ 2019 teams have been revealed, here’s all you need to know

Another year, another Block NZ. See which four eager duos made it into this year’s competition; The Block NZ Firehouse The Block NZ is back for 2019, and this year is promising to be its most ambitious project yet. Over the coming 12 weeks, this year’s Block NZ teams will be renovating five apartments in […]
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Amy and Stu home

See inside Block NZ winners Amy and Stu’s colourful Gisborne home

The Block NZ winners Amy and Stu are relishing life back in good old Gizzy and looking forward to a family Christmas in their stunning beachside home See inside Block NZ winners Amy and Stu’s colourful Gisborne home It goes without saying that proud Gisbornites (“Gizzy hard!”) Amy Moore and Stu Watts – winners of […]
See inside The Block NZ judge Kristina Rapley’s tranquil Auckland home

See inside The Block NZ judge Kristina Rapley’s tranquil Auckland home

The Block NZ judge Kristina Rapley is a keen renovator herself, but now that she’s had her eyes opened to just how hard the contestants work, she says she won’t be competing any time soon. See inside The Block NZ judge Kristina Rapley’s tranquil Auckland home When The Block NZ judge Kristina Rapley invites you […]
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Block NZ host Shelley Ferguson on why the townhouse is the new ‘it’ home

Block NZ host Shelley Ferguson on why the townhouse is the new ‘it’ home

High-density living has been a hot topic, especially in Auckland. We chat to The Block NZ co-host Shelley Ferguson about why townhouses are a great solution Block NZ host Shelley Ferguson on why the townhouse is the new ‘it’ home Three’s The Block NZ once again has the nation firmly in its grip, watching (sometimes […]
The Block NZ winners Amy and Stu’s final chat with Shelley

The Block NZ winners Amy and Stu’s final chat with Shelley

The Block NZ co-host Shelley Ferguson catches up with The Block NZ 2018 winners Amy and Stu The Block NZ winners Amy and Stu’s final chat with Shelley They were the favourites throughout the season and they proved it once again when, last night, ‘Gizzy Hard’, Amy and Stu, not only took out The Block […]
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Inside Amy and Stu’s winning million dollar home from The Block NZ

Inside Amy and Stu’s winning million dollar home from The Block NZ

Gizzy couple, Amy and Stu, are crowned the winners of The Block NZ 2018 taking home an impressive $169,500 prize. We take a closer look at their winning home. Inside Amy and Stu’s winning million dollar home from The Block NZ Twelve weeks of DIY and drama came to an exciting close with Amy and Stu […]
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See inside all of Ben and Tom’s house from The Block NZ

See inside all of Ben and Tom’s house from The Block NZ

Team blue, Ben and Tom, have created a minimalist, modern house with architectural details that differentiates it from any other on The Block NZ. Take a look at what they’ve achieved  See inside all of Ben and Tom’s house from The Block NZ Team blue, Ben and Tom, came into The Block NZ with a […]
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Check out all of Amy and Stu’s house on The Block NZ

Check out all of Amy and Stu’s house on The Block NZ

Team yellow, Amy and Stu, pulled off win after win this season on The Block NZ. See their sunshine yellow home below See inside all of Amy and Stu’s house on The Block NZ From week one it was clear many had misjudged team yellow. Promoted as “the oldest team on The Block NZ“, ‘Gizzy […]
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Take a tour of Chlo and Em’s house on The Block NZ

Take a tour of Chlo and Em’s house on The Block NZ

Chlo and Em channelled a Morrocan theme for their house on The Block NZ. See the complete home below See inside all of Chlo and Em’s house on The Block NZ Queens of second place, team purple Chlo and Em delivered wit, charm and some of the best moments on The Block NZ this season. […]
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See inside all of Claire and Agni’s house on The Block NZ

See inside all of Claire and Agni’s house on The Block NZ

Full of colour, pattern and jungle inspiration, team orange Claire and Agni didn’t hold back this season on The Block NZ. See their completed house below See inside all of Claire and Agni’s house on The Block NZ Representatives of “more is more”, skilled wheelers and dealers Claire and Agni became known during their time […]
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Shop The Block NZ laundry and re-do room looks

Shop The Block NZ laundry and re-do room looks

There was desert chic, warm Moroccan and four standout laundries. Here’s how to shop the looks from The Block NZ laundry and re-do room week Shop The Block NZ laundry and re-do room looks This week The Block NZ interiors were completed, and thanks to some helpful family members they got a good clean too. […]
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The Block NZ teams reveal their laundries and re-do rooms

The Block NZ teams reveal their laundries and re-do rooms

It was all about re-do rooms and laundries this week on The Block NZ. Did they manage to impress the judges? Take a look to see how they went The Block NZ teams reveal their laundries and re-do rooms A colour crises hit The Block NZ teams this week and even Amy and Stu weren’t […]
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Where to shop The Block NZ entrances and powder rooms

Where to shop The Block NZ entrances and powder rooms

There was sage green, botanical wallpaper and feature LED handrails – here’s how to shop the looks from The Block NZ’s powder rooms, staircases and entrances Where to shop The Block NZ entrances and powder rooms This week The Block NZ teams finished the interior of their houses when they polished off their entrances, staircases […]
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The Block NZ teams reveal their entrances and powder rooms

The Block NZ teams reveal their entrances and powder rooms

In another down-to-the-wire finish this week, The Block NZ teams battled to finish their entrances, staircases and powder rooms. Here’s a closer look at the four completely different spaces they created The Block NZ teams reveal their entrances, staircases and powder rooms This week The Block NZ teams tackled the few remaining interior rooms in […]
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Where to shop the looks from The Block NZ kitchens

Where to shop the looks from The Block NZ kitchens

From structural and architectural to a dash of Moroccan inspo, here is how to shop the looks from “the best kitchens on The Block NZ so far” Shop the looks from The Block NZ kitchen and dining rooms “Kitchens sell houses” were the words ingrained into The Block NZ teams’ heads by host Mark Richardson […]
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The Block NZ teams reveal their impressive kitchen and dining rooms

The Block NZ teams reveal their impressive kitchen and dining rooms

The houses are starting to come together on The Block NZ as the teams reveal their kitchen and dining areas. We get a closer look at their standout style The Block NZ teams reveal their impressive kitchen and dining rooms It’s true what they say: kitchens sell houses, which means this week’s room reveal on […]
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This is why garage week is such a game-changer on The Block NZ

This is why garage week is such a game-changer on The Block NZ

One team is torn between “money and morals” this week on The Block NZ. We find out why the garage room reveal is such a game-changer. This is why garage week is such a game-changer on The Block NZ This week on The Block NZ the teams tackled their garage and storage. While functionality was […]
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How to shop the looks from The Block NZ master bedroom and ensuites

How to shop the looks from The Block NZ master bedroom and ensuites

From refreshing and beachy to moody and Moroccan, master bedroom and ensuite week on The Block NZ was full of stylish inspo. Here’s how to shop the looks How to shop the looks from The Block NZ master bedroom and ensuites It was a double room reveal this week on The Block NZ, which meant a […]
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The Block NZ teams battle it out to win the biggest room reveal prize ever

The Block NZ teams battle it out to win the biggest room reveal prize ever

This week, The Block NZ teams had to tackle a master bedroom, ensuite AND walk-in-wardrobe. But it was all worth it for the biggest prize in Block history The Block NZ teams battle it out to win the biggest room reveal prize ever Double the rooms meant double the prize money and double the drama […]
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The Block NZ teams reveal the first part of their outdoor areas

The Block NZ teams reveal the first part of their outdoor areas

Budget restrictions, ongoing drama and sneaky tactics kept the teams busy during outdoor week on The Block NZ. Get a closer look at all the room reveals and watch the judges’ comments below The Block NZ teams reveal the first part of their outdoor areas This week on The Block NZ, it was crucial for the […]
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Where to shop for everything from The Block NZ’s living rooms

Where to shop for everything from The Block NZ’s living rooms

Get inspired and get shopping! Where to shop for everything from The Block NZ’s living rooms This week’s room reveal on The Block NZ saw the contestants battle it out to complete a comfortable family living room. The teams worked hard to win the judges over and prove their interior prowess by using bold colour, […]
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The Block NZ: Get a closer look at this week’s living room reveals

The Block NZ: Get a closer look at this week’s living room reveals

This week’s living room reveals on The Block NZ was filled with bold colour, lots of layers and tonnes of texture. Scroll through our gallery for a closer look The Block NZ: Get a closer look at this week’s living room reveals Living room week on The Block NZ started on a sour note following […]
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Shop the looks from The Block NZ’s landing and study area

Shop the looks from The Block NZ’s landing and study area

Feeling inspired to complete your own room reveal? We round up all our favourite pieces from the Block NZ’s ‘blank canvas’ week to help you get started. Shop the looks from The Block NZ’s landing and study area This week’s blank canvas theme on The Block NZ proved to be a tricky one to get […]
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The Block NZ: Inside this week’s dramatic blank canvas room reveal

The Block NZ: Inside this week’s dramatic blank canvas room reveal

 We round up all the looks from blank canvas week and explain the disappointing reason why this week’s winner is yet to be announced The Block NZ: Inside this week’s dramatic blank canvas room reveal For such a plain room reveal theme, ‘blank canvas week’ has been surprisingly dramatic on The Block NZ. From unsafe […]
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Where to shop the looks from The Block NZ’s kid’s room reveal

Where to shop the looks from The Block NZ’s kid’s room reveal

Get inspiration for your kid’s room with expert styling advice from The Block Challenge Host Shelley Ferguson and find out where you can shop the looks from this week’s room reveal Where to shop the looks from The Block NZ’s kid’s room reveal Bedrooms are such personal spaces and whether your child is a tiny […]
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The Block NZ: Inside this week’s record-breaking kid’s room reveal

The Block NZ: Inside this week’s record-breaking kid’s room reveal

Tensions were high, creativity was flowing, judges were impressed and records were smashed this week on The Block NZ. We round up all the highlights from this week’s kid’s room reveals The Block NZ: Inside this week’s record-breaking kid’s room reveal Kid’s bedrooms were the name of the game this week on The Block NZ. […]
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The Block NZ: Week Two family bathroom room reveal

The Block NZ: Week Two family bathroom room reveal

It’s safe to say Bathroom Week on The Block NZ lived up to it’s stressful reputation. Catch up on the judges’ scores and discover how you can shop the look The Block NZ: Week Two family bathroom room reveal Bathroom week is always stressful on The Block NZ and this week proved to be an […]
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The Block NZ: Week One guest bedroom reveal

It was a hasty “tools down” moment as the teams finished up their first room reveal challenge. We take a closer look at their guest bedrooms. The Block NZ: Week one guest bedroom reveal Teams went pedal to the metal in the final hours of their first room reveal challenge with a looming incentive at […]
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Meet The Block NZ 2018 contestants Chlo and Em

Meet The Block NZ 2018 contestants Chlo and Em

Em has a weakness for cute tradies and Chlo loves to twerk! Meet Chlo, 25, and Em, 25, best friends from Palmerston North. Chlo is an office coordinator and Em is a business owner. Together these girls believe their ability to sweet talk their way into and out of everything, can-do attitudes and good banter […]
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Meet The Block NZ 2018 contestants Claire and Agni

These soulmates are passionate renovators! Meet Claire, 26, and Agni, 23, soulmates and gym fanatics from Hamilton. The loved up couple are passionate renovators. They own their own house in Hamilton which they have renovated and now rent out, while Agni project managed the entire design, layout and fit out of his gym. Agni says […]
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Meet The Block NZ 2018 contestants Ben and Tom

The pair have been best friends since birth! Meet Ben, 24, and Tom, 24, childhood best friends from Auckland. With their combined skills, Ben being an architect graduate and Tom a project manager and all-around handyman, this duo are ready for action. When Tom isn’t busy being a jack of all trades, you can find […]
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Meet The Block NZ 2018 contestants Amy and Stu

The oldest duo in the competition! Meet Amy and Stu, the oldest duo to compete on The Block NZ. They may be the oldest team, but don’t be fooled, this couple believe their ages are their biggest advantage. Renovation enthusiasts Stu, 46, and Amy, 39, hail from Gisborne. Stu is a plumber and self-confessed bogan. […]
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The Block NZ 2018 is finally here: meet the contestants

The Block 2018 is here and better than ever! Meet the newest contestants The Block NZ is back and the teams are looking better than ever This season, the four teams are competing in Hobsonville Point, taking on a 12-week challenge that will see them design and complete a family home. Presenters Shelley Ferguson and Mark […]
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The Block NZ: Andy and Nate’s final chat with Shelley

The Block NZ: Andy and Nate’s final chat with Shelley

Challenge Host Shelley Ferguson takes us beyond the building site to chat to Andy and Nate following an emotional auction night The Block NZ: Andy and Nate’s final chat with Shelley They may have won the most room reveal challenges this season and the People’s Choice Award but Andy and Nate’s big win on The […]
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Inside the winning home of The Block NZ 2017

Inside the winning home of The Block NZ 2017

Twelve weeks of DIY, décor and drama finally came to a crescendo at the live auction of the houses on The Block NZ. We take a closer look at the bittersweet win Inside the winning home of The Block NZ 2017 It’s common knowledge that auctions can be nail biting stuff but it seems no one […]
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The Block NZ: Stace and Yanita talk team strategy and their dream homes

The Block NZ: Stace and Yanita talk team strategy and their dream homes

Team Orange tells all about The Block, the best advice they’ve ever received and who inspires them the most. The Block NZ: Stace and Yanita talk team strategy and their dream homes Palmerston North besties Yanita McLeay, 29, and Stace Cottrill, 39, are counting on their firm friendship and “complimentary set of skills” to see them through the rigorous […]
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Why Queenstown stole the hearts Of The Block NZ 2015 winners Brooke and Mitch

Why Queenstown stole the hearts Of The Block NZ 2015 winners Brooke and Mitch

The sky’s the limit for Brooke Thompson and Mitch Davies, who have just settled into their newly built Queenstown home Who lives here?  Brooke Thompson, (accountant), and Mitch Davies, both 26, (plumber), plus Chopper the dog and Ruby the kitten. [gallery_link num_photos=”15″ media=”https://www.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz//wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2016/08/feature-4-landscape.jpg” link=”/inside-homes/the-block-nz-winners-brooke-and-mitch-queenstown-home” title=”See more of Brooke and Mitch’s new build”] The beginning Brooke […]
The Block NZ: Julia and Ali quick fire questions

The Block NZ: Julia and Ali quick fire questions

We caught up with Julia and Ali to talk Block strategy, their strengths and weaknesses and discover what their dream home looks like The Block NZ: Julia and Ali quick fire questions Auckland twin sisters Julia and Ali Heaney have certainly made a big impression on The Block NZ this year. From flouting site protocol to being sent home for a […]
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The Block NZ: Ling and Zing talk team strategy and their dream home

The Block NZ: Ling and Zing talk team strategy and their dream home

In an exclusive interview with Now to Love, Ling and Zing dish the dirt on all things Block-related  The Block NZ: Ling and Zing talk team strategy and their dream home Levi and Zach Inglis – aka Ling and Zing – from The Block NZ have won plenty of viewers over with their down-to-earth sense of […]
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The Block NZ: Andy and Nate’s quick fire questions

The Block NZ: Andy and Nate’s quick fire questions

The brothers-in-law from this season of The Block dish on who inspires them and what’s surprised them the most about the show so far The Block NZ: Andy and Nate’s quick fire questions Andy Murdie, 38, and his brother-in-law Nate Ross, 33, have plenty in common. The DIY duo – who are married to sisters – bonded over their […]
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The Block NZ: Which team do you think should have won?

The Block NZ: Which team do you think should have won?

Vote for the team you think should have won at auction night and watch as the teams talk about their experiences on The Block this season The Block NZ: Which team do you think should have won? Andy and Nate With a Block record of seven room reveal wins under their tool belts, brothers-in-law Andy and Nate have proved they’ve […]
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The Block NZ: Week 12 outdoor area reveal

The Block NZ: Week 12 outdoor area reveal

It was an emotional “tools down” moment as the teams finished up their final room reveal challenge. We take a closer look at their outdoor spaces The Block NZ: Week 12 outdoor area reveal DIY dilemmas, lots of drama and even a proposal, it’s been quite the emotional roller coaster over the past 12 weeks […]
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The Block NZ: Week 11 roof terrace reveal

The Block NZ: Week 11 roof terrace reveal

Overlooking the city and sea, the houses on The Block have spectacular views and this week was all about taking advantage of them  The Block NZ: Week 11 roof terrace reveal Following a surprise mid-week room reveal, the teams on The Block NZ had to quickly regroup and race to complete their roof terraces. With […]
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The Block NZ: Week 10 entrance way and powder room reveal

The Block NZ: Week 10 entrance way and powder room reveal

It was a special mid-week room reveal on The Block NZ but not everyone was happy with the shake up. Take a tour through the teams final looks The Block NZ: Week 10 entrance way and powder room reveal The room reveal schedule was shaken up this week following a shock decision by Host Mark […]
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The Block NZ: Week 9 garage and laundry room reveal

The Block NZ: Week 9 garage and laundry room reveal

The teams gave a whole new meaning to the word garage this week with their plush yet practical spaces. Watch the judges score the teams and see how they fared The Block NZ: Week 9 garage and laundry room reveal This week it was all about the garage as the DIY duos raced to put […]
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The Block NZ: Week 8 guest bedroom room reveal

The Block NZ: Week 8 guest bedroom room reveal

Budgets, bedrooms and bathrooms were the name of the game this week on The Block NZ. We round up the room reveals and take a closer look at their final style The Block NZ: Week 8 guest bedroom room reveal Budgets were the name of the game on The Block NZ this week as the […]
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The Block NZ: How do guest bedrooms from previous seasons compare?

The Block NZ: How do guest bedrooms from previous seasons compare?

It’s guest bedroom and bathroom week on The Block NZ so we decided to look back at the room reveals from previous seasons. How do they compare? The Block NZ: How do guest bedrooms from previous seasons compare? There are always a lot of comments bandied about comparing the style and execution between the seasons […]
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Lessons from The Block NZ bathrooms with Shelley Ferguson

Lessons from The Block NZ bathrooms with Shelley Ferguson

If you watch the room reveals each week and you’re left wondering “how do I get this look right at home?” then you’ll want to check this out. Shelley shares some expert advice from the bathrooms on The Block NZ Lessons from The Block NZ bathrooms with Shelley Ferguson Each week on The Block NZ […]
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The Block NZ: See inside Andy and Nate’s house

The Block NZ: See inside Andy and Nate’s house

The houses on The Block are starting to take shape. Tour through the rooms and get inspired in this complete guide to Andy and Nate’s house The Block NZ: See inside Andy and Nate’s house We’re half way into The Block NZ and there’s been a real mixed bag of results from the teams. With eight completed rooms, the […]
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The Block NZ: Week seven the ‘do-over’ room reveal

The Block NZ: Week seven the ‘do-over’ room reveal

This week on The Block NZ the team’s had the chance to do-over a past mistake and show the judges that they’re taking their advice on board The Block NZ: Week seven the ‘do-over’ room reveal From Andy and Nate’s black and white bathroom to Stace and Yanita’s cramped living room, there have a been […]
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The Block NZ: See inside Stace and Yanita’s house

The Block NZ: See inside Stace and Yanita’s house

The houses on The Block are starting to take shape. Tour through the rooms and get inspired in this complete guide to Stace and Yanita’s house The Block NZ: See inside Stace and Yanita’s house We’re half way into The Block NZ and there’s been a real mixed bag of results from the teams. With eight completed […]
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The Block NZ: Take a tour through Julia and Ali’s house

The Block NZ: Take a tour through Julia and Ali’s house

Now officially halfway through, the houses on The Block are starting to take shape. Tour through the rooms and get inspired in this complete guide to Julia and Ali’s house The Block NZ: Take a tour through Julia and Ali’s house We’re half way into The Block NZ and there’s been a real mixed bag of […]
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The Block NZ: Take a tour through Ling and Zing’s house

The Block NZ: Take a tour through Ling and Zing’s house

Tour through the rooms and get inspired with tips and advice from Shelley Ferguson in this complete guide to Ling and Zing’s house on The Block NZ The Block NZ: Take a tour through Ling and Zing’s house We’re half way into The Block NZ and there’s been a real mixed bag of results. With […]
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The Block NZ: Week six living room reveal

The Block NZ: Week six living room reveal

Dinner wars, secret alliances and a living room reveal kept the teams busy on The Block NZ this week. We check out their final designs  The Block NZ: Week six living room reveal It was a week of living rooms, dinner wars, sneaky spying and secret alliances on The Block NZ. After completing their kitchen and […]
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The Block NZ: Week five kitchen and dining room reveal

The Block NZ: Week five kitchen and dining room reveal

It was a busy week on The Block NZ with the teams unveiling their kitchen and dining rooms in a double room reveal. We take a tour through their final designs The Block NZ: Week five kitchen and dining room reveal It was a double room reveal on The Block NZ with the teams battling […]
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The Block NZ: Week four master bedroom

The Block NZ: Week four master bedroom

The brief for the week four room reveal on The Block NZ was a calming master bedroom with a wallpaper feature. We take a closer look at how the teams did The Block NZ: Week four master bedroom The fourth week of The Block NZ was a drama-filled one. Allegations emerged of Julia and Ali […]
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4 ways to add impact to your hallway with Shelley Ferguson

4 ways to add impact to your hallway with Shelley Ferguson

Hallways can be hard to decorate. Luckily we got The Block NZ Challenge Host Shelley Ferguson to round up some style tips to combat these tricky spaces 4 ways to add impact to your hallway with Shelley Ferguson Often overlooked for more exciting areas like the kitchen and living room, your hallway can actually play a […]
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Shelley Ferguson talks hallway style from week three on The Block NZ

Shelley Ferguson talks hallway style from week three on The Block NZ

The Block Challenge Host Shelley Ferguson sat down with Homes to Love to chat about the hallway style from the week three room reveals Shelley Ferguson talks hallway style from week three on The Block NZ This week on The Block NZ, the teams were free to choose their own brief for the room reveal. […]
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The Block NZ: Week three blank canvas room reveal

The Block NZ: Week three blank canvas room reveal

Week three on The Block NZ was Black Canvas, a room reveal where the teams could choose their own brief . We take a closer look at their very different rooms The Block NZ: Week 3 “blank canvas” room reveal It was a little different this week on The Block NZ. Week three saw the teams able to […]
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The Block NZ: Week two bathroom reveal

The Block NZ: Week two bathroom reveal

After a whirlwind week on The Block NZ, the teams completed their second room reveal challenge. We take a closer look at their bathroom style The Block NZ: Week two bathroom reveal It was bathroom week on The Block NZ and the stress and budgets were high. Last week’s winners Andy and Nate didn’t do […]
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Andy and Nate’s kid’s room: How to steal their style with Shelley

Andy and Nate’s kid’s room: How to steal their style with Shelley

Winners of the kid’s room challenge, Andy and Nate wowed the judges with their feature pink ceiling. Shelley Ferguson shows us how to use this trend at home Andy and Nate’s kid’s room: How to steal their style with Shelley Following a hectic first week on The Block NZ, Yellow Team Andy and Nate won the […]
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The Block NZ: Week one kids room reveal

The Block NZ: Week one kids room reveal

After a challenging week, the first rooms were revealed on the The Block NZ. We take a tour through the rooms and find out how to get the look The Block NZ: Week one kids room reveal The competition kicked off to a dramatic start this week on The Block NZ with the judges awarding some […]
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Shelley Ferguson talks interior trends from The Block NZ kids rooms

Shelley Ferguson talks interior trends from The Block NZ kids rooms

Shelley Ferguson chats to us about the interior trends and styles from The Block NZ’s first room reveal Shelley Ferguson talks interior trends from The Block NZ kids rooms Week one of The Block NZ is now done and dusted with the teams completing their first challenge – the kids room. The competition was off to […]
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Meet Team Blue from The Block NZ

Meet Team Blue from The Block NZ

Meet Julia and Ali, savvy sisters from Auckland who are this year’s Team Blue. They may be identical twins but they each bring their own unique strengths Meet Team Blue from The Block NZ   Julia and Ali Heaney are identical twin sisters from Auckland who make up The Block‘s second all-female squad, Team Blue. The […]
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Meet Team Purple from The Block NZ

Meet Team Purple from The Block NZ

Brothers, best friends and full of banter, Team Purple are here to entertain us in The Block NZ. We get to know more about Ling and Zing Meet Team Purple from The Block NZ Born and bred in Christchurch, Levi Inglis (Ling) and Zach Inglis (Zing) are the youngest team on The Block this year. Brimming with banter and bad […]
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Meet Team Orange from The Block NZ

Meet Team Orange from The Block NZ

Design consultant Stace and PHD student Yanita are two besties from Palmerston North who are this year’s Team Orange on The Block NZ Meet Team Orange from The Block Hailing from Palmerston North, besties Stace Cottrill and Yanita McLeay are this year’s Team Orange on The Block NZ. Yanita says they’re both a little bit stubborn and like […]
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Meet Team Yellow from The Block NZ

Meet Team Yellow from The Block NZ

These two dads from Hamilton may be self-described ‘nice guys’ but they’ve got a lot of skill and experience under their belt. We find out more about Team Yellow Meet Team Yellow from The Block NZ Meet Andy Murdie and Nate Ross, brother’s-in-law from Hamilton, who are this year’s Team Yellow on The Block NZ. The pair of […]
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