Giant picture windows bring the verdant, tree-filled outdoors indoors in this modernised and surprising home, writes Louise Richardson

The double-height entrance foyer with its elegant staircase and imported chandelier sets the scene in this manor house, writes Sandra Goodwin

Plenty of private and shared living spaces in a well-designed and generously proportioned house ensure that every generation is kept happy, writes Leigh Bramwell

Careful landscaping has left development with natural light but plenty of greenery, writes Sandra Goodwin

The big band era witnessed some handsome residential architecture. Modernisation polishes this property's 40s allure, writes Kate Williams

Popular inner-city suburb has grown up and gentrified around lovingly renovated home, writes Louise Richardson

Delightful touches from the past combine with modern luxury and convenience, here. And there's the bonus of fields for play beyond the back gate, writes Sandra Goodwin

Smart technology throughout, a heated pool and plenty of space for guests ensures the whole family is kept happy, writes Bronwyn Sell

Striking period features enhance light, modern living spaces in this 1930s property, aptly named 'Dreamlands'. Graham Hepburn finds out more

Solid and roomy house with views to Great Barrier has all the modern comforts a big family needs, finds Leigh Bramwell

This quirky character will delight those with a penchant for nostalgia and Auckland history, writes Ruth Claude

Extensive shared leisure areas ensure this Grey Lynn apartment complex stands out, writes Sandra Goodwin

Fifties property nestled in native greenery has been updated in a well-considered, meticulous fashion, writes Louise Richardson

Children love the heated pool and pizza oven, and friends and family appreciate the entertainment-friendly flow to a warm courtyard, writes Sandra Goodwin