Cottage has been transformed with an old-meets-new makeover and extension, writes Donna Fleming

Exposed beams and trusses are only part of this character apartment's charm, writes Graham Hepburn

Loads of space gives this lovingly renovated villa the edge, writes Donna Fleming

Restoration and modern additions to character home have been a labour of love, writes Graham Hepburn

To be built from the ground up, this apartment building has everything you need -- including harbour views, writes Sandra Goodwin

Stunning ocean views from premium elevated site make this family home worth visiting for a barbecue, writes Donna Fleming

Home in sleepy waterfront community north of Auckland has a grandstand view, writes Bronwyn Sell

Children love to come and play when they have their own hideaway and a garden that looks like it might house fairies, writes Louise Richardson

Sit and watch the rowers glide by and the dolphins frolic from waterfront property, a short dinghy journey from the pub, writes Leigh Bramwell

Gone are the garish colours and dark shades of the 70s; in are the clean, light lines of the modern era, writes Donna Fleming

A 100-year-old villa moved from Mt Eden has become the quintessential country lodge. By Donna McIntyre

This central, ground-level apartment is convenient, modern and sun-drenched, finds Donna McIntyre

Deceptive spaces, movable walls and jagged angles were the order of the day in this habitable piece of art, writes Graham Hepburn

Louise Richardson discovers a slice of luxury with its own private lake, jetty and island