
About this season
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.
Episodes (8)
1. Helensville: Imitation Villa
Aired 19 September 2017
Kelly wants to recreate an ornate historic homestead in Helensville - just like one she fell in love with as a child. And she's not letting her six kids hold her back.
2. Mount Ruapehu: Log Home
Aired 26 September 2017
Ski enthusiast Ash dreams of building a traditional European Log Cabin at the base of Mount Ruapehu. But will his daughter's input compromise his dream?
3. Slipper Island: Island Hideaway
Aired 3 October 2017
Sky wants to build a remote, off-grid island sanctuary, where he and his family can escape the demands of mainland life.
4. Queenstown: Moving Mansion
Aired 10 October 2017
Jamie and Melissa went to buy a staircase from a Christchurch villa and ended up buying the whole house. Now they must transport their massive manion overland to Queenstown.
5. Nelson: Black House
Aired 17 October 2017
George and Yvonne are leaving Auckland to retire in Nelson. They've chosen a difficult site over a tidal estuary and George wants to paint the entire house black - inside and out.
6. Auckland: Vinegar Lane Apartment
Aired 24 October 2017
A young Auckland couple borrow a fortune to build their first home - and along the way face delays, budget blow-outs, and becoming new parents.
7. Waiheke: Canopy House
Aired 31 October 2017
Wedding dress designer Robyn and husband David have a dream to build a home that looks across a native canopy. But will getting materials to their Waiheke site make the build impossible?
8. Point Chevalier: Music Box House
Aired 7 November 2017
Mahuia and Mindy are preparing to be first-time parents and want to build a family home that will double as a recording studio and a rooftop performance space.