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How do you select the best swimming pool for your home? A new special report tells you everything you need to know

A wealth of experience ensures a preformed fibreglass swimming pool from Laguna Pools will be installed quickly and with a minimum of fuss

Residential access to one of the country's significant thermal destinations is providing families with a singular take on the New Zealand experience

A clear, upfront approach has ensured a steady flow of work around New Zealand and the South Pacific for Auckland Inground Pools

Large banks of hardy plants evoke the informality of this colonial homestead's original garden

For durability and a high standard of finish, Elephant Plasterboard wall linings were specified for this beach house

This garden design makes the most of its shady location and subtropical microclimate to create an outdoor conservatory

Despite near neighbours, this contemporary beach house achieves a tranquil, light-filled ambience

Peace of mind is crucial when it comes to your choice of building materials. This new home features the Celcrete 50mm panel system, which is a well-insulated, economical and lightweight alternative to concrete

Gleaming custom-coloured cabinetry and high-end storage options define this entertainer's kitchen

Glossy black cabinets and a see-through refrigerator create a dramatic backdrop for serious cooking in this new kitchen in a restored villa

Creating this modern kitchen within a Victorian-era house meant pushing past the boundaries of the original