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The inner beauty of the Greenhouse

Ockham Residential’s Lead Architect Tania Wong has spent thousands of hours poring over every detail of The Greenhouse, ensuring the building will look just as glorious on the inside.

The art of downsizing with Ockham's Joss Lewis

In 2030, around a fifth of us will be aged 65+ compared to a tick over 15% now. And with a Victoria University report finding that 23% of New Zealanders live in houses far larger than they need, more of us are considering ‘downsizing’ to an apartment that fits just right.

Feeling Feynman

Ockham’s 21st development sees the Auckland ‘urban re-imaginers’ return to Grey Lynn. The Feynman’s architectural designer, Hannah Chiaroni-Clarke, explains what inspired her.

Retro City ...feels familiar

Please tell us the back story about Retro City. Where did it all start?.

Let your dreams take flight

The chance to fly is a fantasy many children dream about, but for some, it lasts a lifetime.

Goff plays judge, jury and executioner

It was most enlightening to hear Mayor Phil Goff’s public explanation at the “Adoption of the Tupuna Maunga Authority Operation Plan”, for spending $2,000,000 and destroying 15,000 native trees and bushes at Western Springs.

Open borders and the impact on residential real estate…

A case of crystal ball gazing says leading estate salesperson. Blair Haddow.

Uptown art scene

With so many art events scrapped due to the latest - Covid-19 response, a group of us took great pleasure in visiting our local dealer galleries as they presented their first shows of the year.

Streaming Guide March 2022

Long hot days, cooler nights, and for many, the need to isolate at home means everyone might have a bit more time to stream the latest shows and need a bit of a laug.

Natural textures and colours from Lahood® bring the outdoors into your home

Lahood® Window Furnishings features some of the fabric collections that reflect the diversity of choice if you are looking to follow the design trends that focus on bringing natural textures and colours into your home.

Local personal trainer Keri Ropati has joined the Ray White Point Chevalier office

Westmere’s beloved local personal trainer Keri Ropati is now exercising her passion and skills in local real estate with the Ray White Point Chevalier office.

Baby on board

Preparing your car for first time parenthood.