Beach suburb fairy-tale villa
Beach suburb fairy-tale villa
It was love at first sight for the owner of this Dunedin house. Kim Dungey reports.
Kim Dungey
Life’s a beach
Life’s a beach
This Karitane house makes the most of its incredible location. Kim Dungey reports.
The next big things
The next big things
The inventive spark is burning bright at Otago Polytechnic as design students work on the next big invention, writes Kim Dungey.
Old-style but with a modern twist
Old-style but with a modern twist
A young Southland family built a sense of history into their new home. Kim Dungey reports.
Turning heads
Turning heads
A barn-red home framed in black is sparking interest in East Taieri. Kim Dungey reports.
Keeping it in the family
Keeping it in the family
This building project was all about keeping it in the family, writes Kim Dungey.
Maximising the view
Maximising the view
‘‘Don’t let the house get in the way of the view.’’ That plea from the owners drove the design of this luxurious holiday home. Kim Dungey reports.
Grey Walls springs surprises
Grey Walls springs surprises
A leading architect designed this house for his family in the 1920s. Now a new generation is discovering its appeal. Kim Dungey reports.
Steam powered passion
Steam powered passion
Steampunk maker James Bryan combines ‘‘do-it-yourself’’ creativity with Victorian views of the future. Kim Dungey reports.
House of worship
House of worship
A Dunedin family tells Kim Dungey about life in a converted Victorian church.
Wild at heart
Wild at heart
Max Quinn has spent half a century telling stories, many of them gathered at the ends of the earth, Kim Dungey reports.
Pushing boundaries
Pushing boundaries
This Dunedin home pushes boundaries, as Kim Dungey reports.
Inner space
Inner space
A compact house near Queenstown is full of interesting angles. Kim Dungey reports.
Sustainable hammock a winner
Sustainable hammock a winner
Otago Polytechnic design student Jeremy Metherell is doing his bit for anyone who has ever tipped out of a hammock.
Making a positive contribution
Making a positive contribution
Jerome Partington wants New Zealanders building their own homes to shift their thinking from compliance to "doing good". He talks to Kim Dungey.
The ultimate holiday house
The ultimate holiday house
This Wanaka holiday home was designed to cater for extended family and friends. Kim Dungey reports.
Back to basics
Back to basics
There’s a landline buried somewhere near Richard Naish’s holiday home but no plans to connect it. Kim Dungey reports.
Globe’s over-the-top play all about fun
Globe’s over-the-top play all about fun
A tale of young love and ludicrous deception, Charley’s Aunt is widely regarded as one of the most entertaining farces written. Kim Dungey looks at the Globe Theatre’s end-of-year production.
Living the high life
Living the high life
A young family lived in a garage and loft for two years while completing their dream home. Kim Dungey reports.
At home by the harbour
At home by the harbour
When a former Dunedin couple moved back to their home town, they looked at only one house before buying. Kim Dungey reports.