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Japanese inspired garden in the main house

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Visit Kumiko’s Guest House

Experience the timeless beauty of Japanese design

21 August 2025| 5 min read

Art with his dog in the backyard

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How Kiwi Live: Art Green’s quiet family haven

Art, Matilda and their three tamariki are enjoying their home in Warkworth, Auckland.

3 October 2024| 4 min read

Evie reading a book at her dining room table

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How Kiwi Live: colour fanatic Evie Kemp shows us her incredible home in South Auckland

Take a peek at these before and after shots!

17 September 2024| 5 min read

Sala founder Sarah Lindsay in the kitchen of her Ponsonby home

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At home with Sala founder Sarah Lindsay

Step inside Sarah Lindsay's stunning Ponsonby villa restoration.

11 August 2025| 5 min read

Featured homes

Ken Crosson Boathouse Bay, 2024 Home of the Year

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5 Kiwi architects you should know about

And their current designs for sale.

17 February 2026 | 5 min read

Exterior of the home

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Tane Cox of Red Architecture helps a city family find a rural rhythm

27 January 2026 | 3 min read

View of the hallway

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A chic Wānaka new build by Threefold Architecture and Gezellig Interiors

19 January 2026 | 4 min read

Exterior of the home

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A tramping hut-style home by Make Architects

27 November 2025 | 3 min read

Matt (left) and Dan in their living space, on their Muse sofa by Sarah Ellison, with a trio of Florence mirrors by McMullin & Co and a Parentesi lamp by Flos from ECC suspended beside them

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Design professionals Matt and Dan built their dream home

24 November 2025 | 3 min read

22 Springlea Heights, Atawhai, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman

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Our favourite homes with pools

A luxury summer wishlist

18 November 2025 | 4 min read

The couple in their home

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Tranquillity, style and family combine in this Taranaki new build

13 November 2025 | 3 min read

The building with a view of the Sky Tower

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The full story of Jess Britten’s heritage hall upgrade

5 November 2025 | 4 min read

Interior of renovated Ponsonby villa

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A fresh, modern renovation of a heritage concrete villa in Ponsonby

23 October 2025 | 3 min read

Living room

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Renovation wisdom from Ginamarie Riley

15 October 2025 | 3 min read

Interior styling

A blue living room

Top interior trends in 2026 for your forever home

Discover the bold interior trends for 2026: rich colours, cocoon spaces, outdoor kitchens and principal suites.

3 December 2025 | 3 min read

MAIN IMAGE: Backdrop in Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen in Resene Hindsight; roof in Resene Summit Roof in Resene Ironstone; exterior in Resene Lumbersider in Resene Creme De La Creme, Resene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with Resene Lumbersider in Resene Tua Tua and Resene FX Paint Effects Medium mixed with Resene Lumbersider in Resene Awaroa Bay, resene.co.nz/colorshops.

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Paint and play teeny-tiny home

10 December 2025 | 3 min read

Simon in his glass studio

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Ceramic candymen, glass jet planes and now wax-cast licorice?

4 December 2025 | 2 min read

Armchair

How to choose the right Resene white paint

6 October 2025 | 2 min read

Productive home workspace tips: Design, motivation, health, & choosing the right desk & chair for any budget. Create your ideal work environment.

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Creative workspace ideas for at home

22 March 2025 | 3 min read

The interior of this home uses natural materials and neutral tones to emulate its coastal surroundings. Photo: Samuel Hartnett

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Embracing Coastal Vibes in Your Home

Breezy Summer Interiors

19 March 2025 | 3 min read

Amazing architectural home with two peaks

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The Most Unique Homes of 2024 as presented by HOME magazine

21 March 2025 | 5 min read

Modern sustainable home sitting adjacent to a tidal estuary

Future-Proof Your Home: Smart Tech and Sustainable Design Ideas

21 March 2025 | 2 min read

House to home framed prints

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From House to Home

24 March 2025 | 5 min read

Image shows a cosy living area with green walls, mustard coloured couches and greenery.

Home Trends of 2025: Bold, Retro, and Wonderfully Maximalist

20 January 2025 | 2 min read

Outdoor living & gardening

Landscaping ideas: Garden inspiration for New Zealand homes

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Landscaping ideas: Garden inspiration for New Zealand homes

Practical ideas for the Kiwi gardener

30 January 2026 | 5 min read

View of the glasshouse

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The Atkinson’s garden in Auckland’s North Shore

14 January 2026 | 3 min read

A close-up of a person wearing gumboots, using a spade to dig into garden soil. The scene is bright and sunny, featuring green shoots, dry leaves, and yellow spring flowers, emphasising seasonal yard work and planting.

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Garden design and landscaping in NZ: A simple guide

30 January 2026 | 5 min read

outdoor spaces that wow: summer-ready spaces

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Outdoor Spaces That Wow: Summer-Ready Gardens and Decks

25 March 2025 | 2 min read

Well maintained lawn with borders filled with colourful flowers. The garden overlooks the ocean and the mountains

Create your outdoor oasis with these garden ideas

22 January 2025 | 2 min read

Local Rotorua flora, including ferns and large-grade Nikau, was utilised throughout this site due to its ability to withstand a variety of climatic conditions. Photo: Simon Devitt

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Designing the Perfect Summer Patio

Outdoor Entertaining

1 December 2024 | 3 min read

Three people sit on outdoor sofas chatting in a rooftop deck.

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Rooftop Garden Design Ideas for an Urban Retreat

29 July 2024 | 4 min read

A backyard oasis with a blue swimming pool is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and trees. The area features poolside furniture and stone-tiled flooring.

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Design Your Own Tropical Garden Paradise

26 June 2024 | 4 min read

This image shows a modern outdoor living area with a sunken seating pit surrounded by a wooden deck. The seating area has wooden benches with dark grey cushions. The house has large glass doors that open to the deck, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces. The garden features lush greenery, including palm trees and various shrubs, creating a natural, tranquil environment. The combination of modern architecture and vibrant garden plants makes the space inviting and harmonious.

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Not a green thumb? Here are 5 ways to create a thriving low maintenance garden

20 May 2024 | 4 min read

A serene backyard scene featuring a long, narrow in-ground swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery. Alongside the pool, there are several white lounge chairs and a covered wooden cabana equipped with dining furniture. The setting is tranquil with overcast skies and dense forested hills in the background.

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Stunning Backyard Swimming Pool Design Ideas

31 May 2024 | 8 min read

How Kiwi Live

Lucy Coote sitting in her kitchen in Berhampore.

WATCH: Lucy Coote’s Berhampore Rebuild Is A Canvas For Creativity

Lovingly crafted by an interior designer and architect, Lucy Coote’s home is a masterclass of history and modern design.

27 March 2026 | 5 min read

The Westons in their Christchurch home.

WATCH: Inside Tim & Isabelle Weston's Merivale Oasis

3 March 2026 | 4 min read

Tuscany Hamel in her Redcliffs home.

WATCH: Inside Tuscany Hamel’s Technicolour Townhouse

28 January 2026 | 5 min read

Sophie Pascoe sitting below Fijian sculptures in a corner of her Christchurch home.

How Kiwi Live: Dame Sophie Pascoe’s Christchurch Home Blends Family, Accessibility & Design

19 December 2025 | 5 min read

Otama home on the Coromandel peninsula

How Kiwi Live: A peek inside interior designer Kristina Pickford’s Otama sanctuary

24 November 2025 | 3 min read

Art with his dog in the backyard

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How Kiwi Live: Art Green’s quiet family haven

Art, Matilda and their three tamariki are enjoying their home in Warkworth, Auckland.

3 October 2024 | 4 min read

Evie reading a book at her dining room table

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How Kiwi Live: colour fanatic Evie Kemp shows us her incredible home in South Auckland

17 September 2024 | 5 min read

Ahi with her cats Kowhiri and Tamatea

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How Kiwi Live: Ahi has weaved a light and art-filled home base with her two cats

30 August 2024 | 5 min read

Elissa stands in her living room

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How Kiwi Live: professional skateboarder Elissa's board and plant-riddled Christchurch cottage

4 September 2024 | 6 min read

Duda and Bruna waving from inside their front door

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How Kiwi Live: Sisters Duda and Bruna, international students from Brazil, are creating their second home in Aotearoa

10 October 2024 | 5 min read

Chart toppers

12 & 12A Springcombe Road, Saint Heliers, Auckland

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Most viewed properties of February 2026

Each month, we round up the most-viewed homes on Trade Me Property. Here's what Kiwi are loving right now.

2 March 2026 | 3 min read

152 Kopanga Road, Havelock North, Hastings, Hawke's Bay

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Most viewed properties of January 2026

2 February 2026 | 3 min read

Queenstown at night from up high.

The most expensive houses in NZ (ever)

2 September 2024 | 3 min read

Luxury Mediterranean-style mansion on Waiheke Island, Te Whau Estate, among the most expensive houses in NZ, with terracotta roofs, landscaped gardens, and sweeping views over the Hauraki Gulf.

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The 10 most expensive houses in New Zealand (2025)

4 September 2025 | 4 min read

99 Pinehaven Road, Pinehaven, Upper Hutt, Wellington

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Most viewed properties of September 2025

1 October 2025 | 3 min read

16 Murdoch Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland City, Auckland

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Most viewed properties of August 2025

Each month, we round up the most-viewed homes on Trade Me Property. Here's what Kiwi are loving right now.

1 September 2025 | 3 min read

4 Ngaroma Road, Epsom, Auckland City, Auckland

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Most viewed properties of July 2025

1 August 2025 | 2 min read

80 Ingram Road, Drury, Papakura, Auckland

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Most viewed properties of May 2025

1 June 2025 | 2 min read

33 Arney Crescent, Remuera, Auckland City, Auckland

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The most viewed properties of April 2025

1 May 2025 | 2 min read

Modern wooden and black house sits below a pink and purple sky.

The 10 most viewed properties of March 2025

7 April 2025 | 2 min read

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