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From softly glowing embers to a wall of fire, Living Flame fireplaces offer a range of settings

To create a smooth, sandstone appearance, this resort-style outdoor living area features concrete coloured with the Peter Fell system

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Created as part of a bigger landscaping project, this pool makes the most of its rural setting

This contemporary pool appears to start from a frothing spa and then run directly out to sea design and installation is by Elite Pools

Want to turn an outdoor living area into gold? A member of the Landscape Industries Association of New Zealand can help

The right wine storage makes all the difference

Bring character to your home with hardwood beams from Kauri Warehouse

All the better to see through

These apartments enjoy majestic views of Lake Taupo and the mountains beyond

Organising the construction of your holiday home from a distance isn't easy, so it helps to have a builder you can trust to manage it for you

Forget camping under canvas. For the owners of this beach house, a holiday at The Mount is more akin to staying at a luxury resort