Friday, February 27, 2026

Home & Decor

Villa restoration a labour of love

Helena O'Neill -
Perched in the hills around Karioitahi* sits a heritage villa now restored to its former glory. In 1883, the Auckland Education Board (AEB) erected a...

Back and better than ever: Franklin Home & Lifestyle Show

Helena O'Neill -
After more than two years, the Franklin Home and Lifestyle Show is back and better than ever. With 130 exhibitors, there is something for everyone....

Natural outlook – can’t see the walls for the trees?

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The wallpaper craze deepens with a myriad of colours, textures and images bringing new encounters to indoor spaces including the outdoors! And, some designs are so...

The beautiful house of Payne…

Jes Magill -
With green living concepts attracting increasing interest, so, too, is the Living Building Challenge, a certification process established by the International Living Future Institute. A...

Bless this House

Angela Kemp -
When the Broomhall family moved to a former rectory in the Franklin countryside they had no idea what life changing events were around the...

Interiors.etc – for ‘in’ things

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Located just 5km from the Drury off-ramp, the historic Old Karaka Church is home to Interiors.etc, an extraordinary fashion, gift and homeware store. Owner, Rachael...

Should I sell in Winter?

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THE standard response when you’re thinking about selling your home but are not sure when, is “sell in spring”. And there’s plenty of truth...

Milan expo – Setting trends

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The Salone del Mobile Milan at the Rho Fiera Milano exhibition centre, is the trade fair every design enthusiast should visit. The scale of the...

Trust – so important

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Have you heard the saying, “If people like you, they will listen to you. But if they trust you, they’ll do business with you,”? We whole-heartedly...

Transformed in every way

Helen Perry -
With two degrees in hand – law and business management – Melanie O’Halloran’s interest in interior design was tugging her in a new direction....
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