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12 essentials for a day at the beach

12 essentials for a day at the beach

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 […]
Why this couple decided to buy and renovate four flats instead of one

Why this couple decided to buy and renovate four flats instead of one

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 […]
The Block NZ winners Amy and Stu have the cutest yellow caravan

The Block NZ winners Amy and Stu have the cutest yellow caravan

  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 – […]
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Classic Kiwi bach do-up helps to reveal a hidden coastal gem

Classic Kiwi bach do-up helps to reveal a hidden coastal gem

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, […]
A two bedroom bach in Matarangi with beachy charm

A two bedroom bach in Matarangi with beachy charm

 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 […]