Kim Dungey

Newspaper photographers are in a privileged position, says Stephen Jaquiery, whose career is the focus of a new book. Kim Dungey talks to the award-winning photographer and people in his most memorable assignments.

Science behind better houses

Peter Wolfkamp wants New Zealanders to be more critical about housing and better informed when it...

Science behind better houses

Applying science to building will give us better performing houses, says Peter Wolfkamp. He talks to Kim Dungey.

Best of 2019: Flat-out efforts restore glory

The restoration of this Dunedin home took more than a year. Owners Gillian Alexander and Eunan...

Flat-out efforts restore the glory

Converted into flats in the 1940s, this brick beauty on the cliffs above St Clair is now a family home again. Kim Dungey reports.

Advocating for our youth

Kelsey Brown and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at a Parliament event recognising child poverty...

Advocating for our youth

Children have rights that are not being upheld and this must change, Kelsey Brown tells Kim Dungey.

Maintaining the fight against slavery

Dr Katarina Schwarz (right) takes part in a recent BBC Impact discussion on modern slavery with...

Maintaining the fight against slavery

It is 400 years since the arrival of the first African slaves in the British colony of Jamestown, Virginia, but slavery and trafficking still affect millions of people. A former Otago woman working...

Uncertainty the only certainty

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Uncertainty the only certainty

Kim Dungey revisits the 2009 recipients of the Otago Daily Times Class Act awards, now in their late 20s.

Courthouse acquits itself well

Maria Barta and Jim Hinkley have transformed the former Palmerston courthouse into a comfortable...

Courthouse acquits itself well

A Palmerston couple have transformed the town's former courthouse into a comfortable home.

'Mind-blowing' Dunedin villa attracts Aucklander's awe

This historic Dunedin hoe was saved from demolition in the 1950s and moved, virtually board by...

'Mind-blowing' Dunedin villa attracts Aucklander's awe

This house, which is more than 150 years old, was once earmarked for demolition. Kim Dungey reports.

Homely as it gets

Rather than "bolt a solar power station'' on their existing house, an Otago couple decided to start from scratch and build a passive house, Kim Dungey reports.

Modest requirements generously met

Oamaru stone on the front of the house was extended past the side walls to provide privacy. Dr...

Modest requirements generously met

Author Lynley Hood opens the doors of her modern, light-filled home to Kim Dungey.

From ammunition to cosy transition

Alexandra man Mike Olsen says transforming this once-dark and spartan World War 2 ammunition...

From ammunition to cosy transition

This building was never designed to be lived in. Its conversion to a home is the result of one man’s vision and drive, as well as months of back-breaking work. Kim Dungey reports.

A warm welcome

After designing passive houses for his clients, architect Rafe Maclean wanted to experience the...

A warm welcome

A certified passive house, this Dunedin home stays at a comfortable temperature year-round while needing very little energy to operate. Kim Dungey reports.

Rescuing a 'sad' rental

A year-long renovation has transformed this Dunedin property from how it looked originally (next...

Rescuing a 'sad' rental

A rundown rental gets a new lease on life. Kim Dungey reports.

Best of 2019: Queen of the castle

Dot and Neil Smith's castle boasts towers, a moat and even a dungeon.

On a grand scale

The picturesque Tudor-style mansion in the heart of St Clair would look right at home in the...

On a grand scale

One of Dunedin's most attractive stately homes has new owners. Kim Dungey reports.

Eclectic elegance

Built in the 1890s, this elevated Dunedin home offers city and sea views from its front veranda....

Eclectic elegance

A Dunedin house built more than 120 years ago is a treasure trove of historic items and details. Kim Dungey reports.

The long road back

Harrison Kemp, who suffered serious head and leg injuries in 2008, required further surgery in...

The long road back

In January 2008, a freak car crash in the Dunedin suburb of St Kilda left one boy dead and another seriously injured. Survivor Harrison Kemp talks to Kim Dungey.

At home in its setting

The five pavilions making up this family holiday home are reminiscent of boat sheds. The house...

At home in its setting

Great holidays start here, Kim Dungey reports.

The best of both worlds

The renovation of this Dunedin home included partial demolition of the exterior to maximise...

The best of both worlds

An extensive renovation has made a big difference to the feel and function of this historic family home. Kim Dungey reports.

Beauty on a budget

The kitchen-dining area has glass doors at both ends, visually expanding the space into the...

Beauty on a budget

This modest new build proves that less is more. Kim Dungey reports.

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