Episodes 8

1 Helensville: Imitation Villa

September 19, 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

September 26, 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

October 3, 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

October 10, 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

October 17, 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

October 24, 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

October 31, 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

November 7, 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.

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