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Nicola Martin
The best outdoor sunshades and garden umbrellas, chosen by the experts
How to ensure your protection lasts.
Nicola Martin
Guest rooms fit for A-listers: Kiwi interior designers’ top tips for a stylish sleepover
How to create a guest bedroom that feels calm, comfortable and genuinely welcoming.
Nicola Martin
How to choose outdoor furniture that will survive New Zealand’s climate
Experts on the best garden sofas and loungers for downpours and UV rays.
Nicola Martin
Back to school: How to choose the right backpack for your child
Here’s what you need to get the kids back to school without back aches.
Nicola Martin
The best frying pans to buy in NZ, as tested by three top beef and lamb chefs
Nicola Martin
NZ's gallery chiefs on how to create a beautiful home with artworks
Nicola Martin
NZ's top food writers on the best slow cookers for every type of home cook
Nicola Martin
The best summer BBQs: Top NZ chefs on the models they say are worth the money
Nicola Martin
The best cordless stick vacuum cleaners - what the experts use to keep homes clean
OneRoof’s new guide for consumers trying to get the best products for their home.
Catherine Smith
What agents and home stagers hate most about open homes
Experts reveal their pet peeves and their secret weapons for turning disasters into chic listings.
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From renting to first home: Family shares joy of the journey
“It felt surreal ... I’ve never lived in a house this nice.”
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A villa from the street - but that’s only half the story
It’s one-off, dramatic architecture, but above all, it’s comfortable family living.
Nikki Preston
‘Scary, scary time’: Home renovation spend drops 13% as Kiwis tighten their wallets
Homeowners still wanted the work done, just on a smaller budget.
Nikki Preston
‘Mitre 10 rammo with tradies’ - builders’ phones ringing hot again as reno fever takes hold
Lower interest rates have spurred homeowners into action.
