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Grand Designs New Zealand

Season 4 · 8 episodes · Oct 3, 2018

  1. Episode 1

    Christchurch: Britten Stables

    Oct 3, 2018

    The daughter of world famous motorbike inventor, John Britten, takes on the multi-million dollar task of restoring the eclectic earthquake damaged family home.

  2. Episode 2

    Mangawhai: Jetty House

    Oct 10, 2018

    Antiques lover Patty scours the country for historic materials to build a contemporary home. Her journey throws up weighty challenges like what to do with a hundred year old wharf?

  3. Episode 3

    Hamner Springs: Tree House

    Oct 17, 2018

    Ric and Boio turn a tree house childhood dream into reality. But building in a pine forest where trees frequently blow over in winter storms complicates things.

  4. Episode 4

    Te Arai: Tuscan Lodge

    Oct 24, 2018

    Cathy and Vince strive to create a massive Italian style villa with petanque court and heated pool. But their budget takes on a life of its own.

  5. Episode 5

    Wellington: Green House

    Oct 31, 2018

    Sustainability experts Karl and Amelie have a dream to build a home heated from the sun. But on a steep, windy Wellington hillside site they're challenged right from the start.

  6. Episode 6

    Cranmer Square: Red House

    Nov 7, 2018

    Photographers Johannes and Jo face double trouble - a heritage restoration with the addition of an architectural statement home on the side.

  7. Episode 7

    Brighton: Beach House

    Nov 14, 2018

    Young builder Zac wants to save money by building his own home. The problem is he's promised his mum he'll build hers at the same time - and both are on top of a sand dune.

  8. Episode 8

    Kenepuru Sound: Pod House

    Nov 21, 2018

    Kate and Ian want to live in the remote Kenepuru Sound, but it's a place tradies won't go to. Instead, the pair build off site and truck the home along a dangerous road.