Her works are huge in scale and created in the glory of the North Island's west coast.
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Advertise with NZME.Emma Hayes has made a once-in-a-lifetime move to Malta, with her whole family.
'I'd love other architects to have, and seize, the opportunity I did.'
These pint-sized Pocket Houses in Auckland's Ōtāhuhu are award-winning.
The Viva team curates the best and brightest gifts to surprise the lady in your life with.
Gina Riley is expanding Ornament’s one-of-a-kind offerings in a renovated corner shop.
The multidisciplinary artist's home is surrounded by colour, culture and identity.
‘There’s an age-old remedy right under our noses’.
The artfully cluttered shop is filled with a charming mix of unexpected things.
Tablescaping without the food waste.
Doubt his influence? Look again – the signs are there.
"We need to have higher density housing on arterial routes and ridgelines like this."
This renovated cottage on a former orchard in Oratia is a creative haven.
Window blinds, recessed lighting and other requests that designers gently reject.
The Swedish designer offers her expert advice on getting the most from your home.
What role does art play in their lives? A big one.
From plush picks to subtle stalwarts.
Renting offers access to top school zones, vibrant city life, and stress-free living.
For this interior architect’s own home, the vision was mid-century Japanese.
Local architects talk about exemplary houses they didn’t design, but maybe wish they did.
The no-stress guide to cleaning your silver and keeping it looking great.
1980s decor trends are being dusted off and brought back to the bedroom.
Because summer entertaining deserves plenty of support.
Intriguing objects and 'the ugly rule' can help transform your space.
From cashmere and silk to bread in the pantry, they love it all (and don't discriminate).
The rustic brick dwelling was turned into a relaxed family home that 'whispers' luxury.
You’ve mastered all the low-maintenance houseplants. Now try one of these fusspots.
Smart ideas for preventing the footwear pileup at the front door.
Because it's hard to find outdoor furniture that isn't fugly.
Inside an architectural family home where everyone has their own space.
Their award-winning architecture has been recognised in a new book.
Designer style that treads lightly on the planet defines these minimally designed pods.
Here’s how to make your morning shower more indulgent.
Barbara Fowler built the home with the intention of making memories.
On the bucket list of extremely niche Kiwi things to do? Hiring a Rug Doctor.
Caz Novak’s seaside studio in Ōakura inspires her vibrant, nature-themed paintings.
Wellness architecture is a growing movement that demands style with substance.
This family home's clever interior is the result of tweaks to the original plans.
Renting? You can still make your house a home. Here's how.
Aotearoa's answer to Etsy has everything from fashion to furniture, ceramics to crafts.
Gather with your loved ones around a bottle of something lovely.
The dos and don’ts of removing rust stains from your cast-iron skillet.
From choosing paint colours to savvy storage solutions, Leanne Moore has you covered.
This Christchurch couple took a big chance on an 1899 brick villa.
A beautiful mug can be an inspiring way to get through your day.
It's high on style, yet still very much a family home.