Heart of the City says public money helping prop up Auckland's port could equate to the cost of an iconic building on Queen's Wharf.

As Mike Thorburn commemorates a century of his family's company, he tells us what else he deems worth celebrating.

A hunting lodge-themed room takes pride of place in a Ponsonby villa.

I often do a week's worth of cooking on a Sunday. I just pack it up into neat little containers and forget about cooking again until the next Sunday.

Flashes of Sydney, London and volcanic Auckland are among the creative ideas to redevelop Queens Wharf for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

What two Auckland newlyweds lacked in experience they made up for in enthusiasm for their DIY do-up.

Renovating to add value is a a main theme at this year's Auckland Home Show.

Two events to fire up your sartorial embers.

As Mike Thorburn commemorates a century of his family's company, he tells us what else he deems worth celebrating

Carolyn Quartermaine's home in Nice nurtures her creativity.

Returning from the tropics, a Wellington couple knew a light-filled home near the sea was a requisite for their artworks and ceramics.

Collecting is about giving your home personality.

Interior decorators Richard Brasell and Darryl Ojala take on a villa to do up from scratch .. again.

Go crockery crazy with plates almost too pretty to eat from.

Artist Judy Millar aims to destroy cliches in her work. Her favourite things are offbeat but functional.

Emma Haughton's architecturally designed home in Matakana.

Designer Rebecca Snelling talks about her many influences.