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15 architecturally designed baches that make long weekends worth the wait

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How this unique Kaipara home was designed to capture the view

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How this family transformed their backyard into the ultimate summer hub

6 cute caravan transformations that will inspire your next project

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How this clever couple made their tiny mobile home work for them

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A playful family home is the fourth Resene Colour Home Awards finalist

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Inside a waterfront home that nails calm, coastal interior styling

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How this couple completely transformed their dark and dingy Lockwood

This kitchen’s emerald green marble splashback adds a dramatic touch

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This pink bach in Papamoa is filled with unique, eclectic finds

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Simplicity and nature take the forefront in this blissful Great Barrier bach

This hard-wearing kitchen balances family function with elegant design

Inside an unconventioanl Great Barrier bach that invites the outside in

Why this Waiheke Island holiday home doesn’t draw attention to itself

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This elegantly renovated Napier villa will inspire you to mix old with new

How camping inspired these modest but elegant holiday cabins

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An old and dark Lockwood is transformed with a fresh coat of white paint

How this impressive Kawau bach was built with only boat access to the site

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This welcoming waterfront home is all about easy living and family time

How this waterfront Waiheke bach enjoys both privacy and views

Why this floating sleepout was the perfect addition to a classic Kiwi bach

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This humble Great Barrier retreat is the ultimate Kiwi bach

Herbst Architects’ ingenious bach blurs the lines between inside and out

Two elegant cabins in Tawharanui redefine back-to-basics camping

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Why this charming villa was a surprise buy for this homeowner

This impressive shed-like bach on Kawau can only be reached by boat

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This pink A-frame home is a nostalgic holiday retreat for a family of 4

How this 1930s bungalow has been renovated to make the most of the view

Inside a floating sleepout nestled among the Piha bush

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Inside a mid-century home where intriguing objects and pops of colour reign