Beach

Tossing up between living in Auckland or Vancouver came down to a list of requirements

Discovering a glimpse of the sea while standing on their home's roof, this family decided adding another storey was an absolute must.

These summer essentials you need for a fun day on the sand.  Kiwis love spending their summer days at the beach – these essentials will ensure you’re protected from the sun, are well fed and hydrated, and have a little fun in the sun! Bestway tropical lime float, $20, from The Warehouse. Cotton child stripe […]

They were too good not to be shared, thought the owners, so they bought all four and decorated their own with a mix of vintage and modern pieces Meet + Greet Andy Kay, 63 (project manager Kay Family Trust), Jane Kay, 54 (school guidance counsellor), and Ruby Kay, 25, schoolteacher. Every day for months, Andy […]

  Come summer, the winners of The Block NZ, Amy and Stu will be heading out to an idyllic camping spot to stay in their cute yellow caravan, Roberta After a relaxing meal with their family in Gisborne, The Block New Zealand winners Amy and Stu head off for their favourite part of Christmas – […]

This Northland beach holiday home is given a new lease of life, with its owners making use of junk-shop finds, salvaged timber and upcycled objects Meet and greet Vanessa Owen, designer and boutique bach developer, Richard Owen, renovator and boutique bach developer, Reef, 9, Milli, 17 (horse riding instructor), Poppy, 21 (superyacht crew), and Dione, […]

 Interior designer Jackie Jones has worked wonders with paint at her two bedroom bach in Matarangi  In a nutshell Who lives here? Jackie Jones (interior designer), husband Jeremy Patston (lawyer), Emily, 15, Matt, 13, Caitlin, 12, Sophie, 11, and Lucy, 7. Jackie, when did you get interested in interior design? I’ve loved it since I was a […]