Plans for an elegant “empty nest” home on Waiheke Island are swamped by a sea of mud and a tsunami of rising construction costs.

Waiheke Wonder

Tom Webster

Lake Ōhau

Season 8

A cherished family holiday home at Lake Ōhau is rebuilt after destruction and near-death experience.

A concrete, steel and glass citadel above a popular Auckland beach combines austere functionality with luxury living.

Concrete Californian

The dream of a sustainable rammed earth house at Waikanae risks crumbling in the face of building delays and steadily rising costs.

Waikanae Rammed Earth

Two psychologists undergo their own stress tests building a Mountain Modern home overlooking Otago Harbour.

Lake Tahoe

An old tennis court in Paraparaumu is set to become a couple's new family home but the project lobs up a series of backhanders.

Tennis Court

A couple with peaceful retirement in mind, plan a rustic retreat in North Canterbury inspired by a Stealth Bomber fighter.

Loburn Lifestyle

A rambunctious retired bricklayer builds one final house, for himself and his ever-patient wife on their farm near Whanganui.

Whanganui Mid-Century

The stories of creative and enterprising Kiwis who are taking on the challenge of building their own unique and inspirational homes. No design is too ambitious, and no obstacle too large in their quest for the perfect house.

Waiheke Wonder

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Season 9 Episodes8

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