This is part one of the My New Build series, where we follow the journey of building one family's forever home.

A well-designed exterior should do more than stand up against the elements - it should have street appeal, too

Three independent drums – one simple solution.

Art and Matilda Green discover that IKEA’s cool children’s furniture and decor range puts the fun in functional.

Inspired by Art and Matilda’s interiors? We’ve picked a few of our favourite Little & Fox pieces scattered throughout the Greens’ home so you can shop their inviting style.

If you’ve long dismissed new carpet as an expensive luxury that’s out of your budget, think again.

Athena Bathrooms’ showroom consultant gives us her top tips for choosing the perfect bathroom vanity

Combining smart technology, sleek design and generous capacity, Haier’s latest laundry appliances are helping this busy household run more smoothly than ever

In the My New Home reveal, we visit these radio, podcast and reality TV stars in their stunning completed Warkworth renovation.

Whether you’re a big fan of the ‘big light’ or a certified lamp-lover, the right lighting can truly pull a space together.

It's the heart of the home and a busy hub, so choose Resene paints that can handle the heat

The Green's laundry is transforming into a serene oasis they're looking forward to spending time in.

The Green family can’t wait to cook up a storm using Haier’s latest product range

In part two of our three-part renovation series, these radio, podcast and reality TV stars are mid-way through renovating their Warkworth home.

Got ideas for the colours you’re planning to throw at your freshly renovated space? Before you rush in, brushes blazing, ensure you’ve laid the groundwork

With so many sizes, finishes and styles available, it’s normal to feel unsure about where to start your tile journey. We turned to the experts at Tile Warehouse for help

A Haier ducted heat pump system and hot water system have changed the game for Art and Matilda's Warkworth property.

LaBella Kitchens’ Louise Robertson shares her top tips for nailing function and style in your kitchen design

In part one of our three-part renovation series, we meet these radio, podcast and reality TV stars, who are renovating a Warkworth home for their busy family of five.

Built for small spaces, the Haier laundry appliances in Liam Messam’s Hamilton home almost make chore time a joy

The Haier appliances in Liam Messam’s Hamilton home are making his life a little easier, with the help of the clever SmartHQ app

Giving your walls a fresh lick of paint? A flawless finish comes down to the groundwork 

In the final part of a two-part series, former All Black Liam Messam finally gets his home renovation over the line

Creating an impact can be as simple as painting a front door, or go big with an entire exterior refresh

In part one of a two-part series, we meet a former All Black who’s tackling his first home renovation in stages

A new ecosystem of smart kitchen appliances saves you housework, time and money – and looks great too No longer hidden away behind closed doors, today’s kitchens are the design highlight of our homes. Of course we expect them to function well, but we also want them to look beautiful and reflect our personal style. […]

The before and after images of Olympic rower Eric Murray’s year-long DIY transformation of a grand old villa in Cambridge Over the last few months we have shared content of Eric Murray and his partner Thea Lyle’s journey as they tackled the ultimate DIY challenge of bringing a 1912 villa into the 21st century, while […]

We reveal the results of Olympic rower Eric Murray's year-long DIY transformation of a grand old villa in Cambridge

Here’s how to paint your home green – whatever colour’s in the paint can Whether you’re painting your roof white to combat climate change, trying to reduce the paint smells that trigger your kid’s asthma or wondering how best to wash your paintbrush, there are a lot of reasons to think about the environmental impact […]

Inspired washer and dryer technology delivers a laundry list of benefits for switched-on renovators Laundry appliances are the workhorses of the modern home – quietly chugging away in a back room or a hall cupboard, making busy lives easier. Now new innovations in design and technology have made them smarter, more user-friendly and better-looking than […]

Part two of our series following in the wake of an Olympic rowing legend as he transforms a grand old villa in Cambridge

Resene’s paint experts help you get the results you want every time Need help with your painting projects? Don’t pick up a paintbrush without consulting Resene’s vast vault of how-to advice, which is easy to access online, in person or on video. Where to find it 1 The Resene website is a wonderland of free resources […]

Experience Tile Space’s free Design Space simulation and you could win your tiles for free A new digital visualisation service at Tile Space takes the guesswork out of choosing your bathroom tiles. The exclusive Design Space render service is now offered in all Tile Space stores nationwide. Just pop into your local store with your […]

Resene’s colour experts take the guesswork out of choosing colours for your home With a rainbow of hues available, selecting colours can feel like the trickiest part of your renovation or room makeover. That’s why New Zealand’s most trusted paint brand, Resene, has free colour experts and a range of handy tools on hand to […]

Meet double Olympic gold medallist Eric Murray, the dynamo behind our new series tracking the transformation of a grand old villa in Cambridge

Follow the reno as Eric Murray transforms a Cambridge villa Don’t miss our new My New Home series where we’re following in the wake of Olympic rower Eric Murray as he transforms a grand old villa in Cambridge. One of the country’s most celebrated athletes, Eric has turned his focus from paddling to painting as […]

Dreams do come true in the real-life fairytale of Oliver and Ella’s journey to homeownership. See the My New Home build from start to finish Once upon a time there was a family who yearned for a home of their own. But they lived in Auckland at the height of the housing boom, and every […]

After three years of planning and a six-month build, Oliver and Ella are finally in their new home – and loving it! They reveal the number one thing they’d do differently For the first time in his adult life, Oliver Driver doesn’t have to duck his head to walk through doorways. Almost exactly six months […]

With just weeks to go, Oliver and Ella are beginning to see some of their interior design choices come to life. See how the new-build is progressing below. It’s only weeks from moving day and our My New Home homeowners Oliver and Ella are waking up at night panicking that their new build isn’t going […]

We’re midway into our real-life building project and Oliver and Ella are super excited to see their new home taking shape. We find out how their team of experts are helping to make the process run smoothly It’s three months into our My New Home build, and it’s all action at our riverside West Auckland […]

With a little trepidation and a lot of excitement, building has begun on the My New Home site. Oliver and Ella choose curtains, tapware, the kitchen design and install fibre. We get the lowdown on stage three: The build start See how the My New Home site is starting to take shape Our homeowners Oliver […]

With their site cleared and building underway, our homeowners Oliver and Ella have some big design decisions to make. We get the lowdown on stage two: Design and Planning    Not every couple gets a new house as a wedding present, but that’s kind of true for My New Home homeowners Oliver and Ella. Their […]

A new build can be a daunting task. We’ve pulled together five essential tips for a stress-free start  5 essential first steps to getting a new build off the ground 1. Set your budget. There’s no point buying an expensive piece of land if you can’t afford to build on it. Talk to your bank […]

Oliver and Ella are about to embark on a new build. Follow us as we document their building journey through our helpful series My New Home  Meet the family behind the My New Home project Oliver’s face will be familiar to many New Zealanders from his acting roles on Shortland Street and many other local […]

Join us as we follow Oliver and Ella’s home build over a six-month journey – from dream to reality It’s the great Kiwi dream – build a home of your own, designed especially for you, to suit your taste and your lifestyle. In this ambitious first-of-its-kind feature, we follow the story of a real-life home build […]