NZ House & Garden magazine

Planting by the Māori lunar calendar has changed this Rotorua gardener's life

Flowers, food and animals – this bountiful Rotorua farm garden has them all and life got a whole lot easier when the owner started using the Māori lunar calendar as a planting guide.

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Porridge makes the heart grow fonder at Napier's new luxury accommodation spot

See inside the tiny Wellington villa with walls awash with art

Spectacular hillside garden was huge team effort

This Christchurch garden grew from the hearts, hands and minds of many.

Bomb shelter or home? This designer creation is turning heads

Stepping outside the architectural square paid off for these Feilding homeowners.

We're not telling porkies: this Cotswolds cottage was once a pigsty

Northland holiday home renovated with an eye for style and a bargain

A place to stay: King & Queen Hotel Suites, New Plymouth

Designer home answers some tricky health needs

Extreme DIY home reno helps Taranaki homeowner to heal

This expat Californian coped with life’s trials by throwing herself into the makeover of her Ōakura home.

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Queenstown's Matakauri Lodge Instagram worthy at every angle

If you’re after action and adventure or simply relaxing in a romantic bolthole then Queenstown’s luxurious Matakauri Lodge is for you.

Gorgeous new riverside build eases the pain of saying goodbye

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The coastal garden that blossomed from 'a yard of dead grass'

Passion for antiques brings heritage Lyttelton property to life

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Six cosy blankets and throws to snuggle up with this winter

As well as providing comforting warmth, throws and blankets can make your interiors look layered and lovely.

Add an extra dimension to your interiors with these ribbed homewares

Want to refresh your furnishings? Four key fabric trends for 2022

Using earth pigment to tell whānau stories

Nine homewares to warm up your interiors

8 cool candleholders to brighten your day

Food

Cauliflower, Kūmara & Chickpea Curry

You can substitute the cauliflower and kūmara in this simple curry for broccoli, green beans or kale according to the seasons.

Hearty Kale, White Bean & Ham Soup

Highly nutritious, this kale, white bean and ham soup is an ideal way to boost the family’s health in winter.

Rhubarb & Chocolate Brioche Pudding Cake

Tart rhubarb, bitter chocolate and sweet brioche bound together in vanilla custard makes this a delicious treat.

Baked Stuffed Cauliflower & Red Chimichurri Sauce

Baking a whole vegetable like cauliflower makes a fantastic centrepiece for a meal.

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Planting by the Māori lunar calendar has changed this Rotorua gardener's life

Porridge makes the heart grow fonder at Napier's new luxury accommodation spot

See inside the tiny Wellington villa with walls awash with art

Spectacular hillside garden was huge team effort

Bomb shelter or home? This designer creation is turning heads

We're not telling porkies: this Cotswolds cottage was once a pigsty

Northland holiday home renovated with an eye for style and a bargain

A place to stay: King & Queen Hotel Suites, New Plymouth

Designer home answers some tricky health needs

Extreme DIY home reno helps Taranaki homeowner to heal

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Queenstown's Matakauri Lodge Instagram worthy at every angle

Gorgeous new riverside build eases the pain of saying goodbye

When work and home life collide – in a good way

The coastal garden that blossomed from 'a yard of dead grass'

Passion for antiques brings heritage Lyttelton property to life

It's been full speed ahead for these Northland gardeners

Six cosy blankets and throws to snuggle up with this winter

Add an extra dimension to your interiors with these ribbed homewares

Want to refresh your furnishings? Four key fabric trends for 2022

Using earth pigment to tell whānau stories

Nine homewares to warm up your interiors

8 cool candleholders to brighten your day

Cauliflower, Kūmara & Chickpea Curry

Hearty Kale, White Bean & Ham Soup

Rhubarb & Chocolate Brioche Pudding Cake

Baked Stuffed Cauliflower & Red Chimichurri Sauce

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