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. Waiheke Wonder
Aired 27 April 2025 • 45 min
Plans for an elegant “empty nest” home on Waiheke Island are swamped by a sea of mud and a tsunami of rising construction costs.
2. Lake Ōhau
Aired 4 May 2025 • 45 min
A cherished family holiday home at Lake Ōhau is rebuilt after destruction and near-death experience.
3. Concrete Californian
Aired 11 May 2025 • 44 min
A concrete, steel and glass citadel above a popular Auckland beach combines austere functionality with luxury living.
4. Waikanae Rammed Earth
Aired 18 May 2025 • 45 min
The dream of a sustainable rammed earth house at Waikanae risks crumbling in the face of building delays and steadily rising costs.
5. Lake Tahoe
Aired 25 May 2025 • 45 min
Two psychologists undergo their own stress tests building a Mountain Modern home overlooking Otago Harbour.
6. Tennis Court
Aired 1 June 2025 • 45 min
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.
7. Loburn Lifestyle
Aired 8 June 2025 • 45 min
A couple with peaceful retirement in mind, plan a rustic retreat in North Canterbury inspired by a Stealth Bomber fighter.
8. Whanganui Mid-Century
Aired 15 June 2025
A rambunctious retired bricklayer builds one final house, for himself and his ever-patient wife on their farm near Whanganui.