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Exterior of cottage

‘It was very derelict’: journey to restore former convent cottage into best-in-class home

The award-winning cottage is a former convent and magistrate’s house.

17 December 2025

Exterior of Queenstown house

‘Yes, there’s a lump in the throat’: Former Auckland mayor on selling beloved Queenstown home

The Queenstown Lakes home was built by Dick and Diana Hubbard a decade ago.

3 December 2025

The Speargrass Inn was built 155 years ago.

‘People arrived expecting to order coffee’ - historic former cafe turned family home on market

The Speargrass Inn in Central Otago was built 155 years ago.

24 November 2025

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