the way we LIVE

Purchased online from England by a couple heading home to the Bay after 26 years abroad, a bush-clad Ōmokoroa site became a home shaped by close collaboration, thoughtful design and a shared vision.

This locally owned building company is proving that people-first values and precision quality can transform the construction game.

A centuries-old Japanese timber tradition brings sustainable beauty to Tauranga’s newest design showroom.

UNO takes a peek behind the doors of The Pavilion, the highly-anticipated community centre now open at Pacific Lakes Village in Pāpāmoa.

With its bespoke, crafted solutions and radical service, Sorrento Shutters is bringing a timeless elegance to homes across the Bay.

Landmark Homes doubles the potential with a modern duplex design.

Nichola Vague of Nichola Vague Landscape Architect, in collaboration with Shawn Williamson Building Ltd, reveals her latest masterpiece in Te Matai, Te Puke – a stunning transformation that turns an ordinary backyard into a lush entertainer's paradise.

Quality workmanship meets impeccable design for these
Registered Master Builders House of the Year Bay of Plenty
and Central Plateau Award winners

Adding another dimension to an established brand.

If you think concrete is mundane, you’ll need to think again. The Bay’s award-winning builders Gudsell Builders are redefining the artistic possibilities of this overlooked material to create their stunning, acclaimed homes.

Pāpāmoa’s renowned lakeside retirement village is about to go even further with their impressive offering.

The Landmark Homes Pāpāmoa showhome is designed to dazzle

This modern bach not only embraces its beachside surrounds, it’s designed to seamlessly blend with the beautiful vista.

Why settle for the bare minimum? André Laurent wants the best, so he builds it himself.

Pāpāmoa’s latest aged care facility is a testament to resort-style retirement living.

Testing the Showerdome with UNO’s Steph Taylor

Every corner of this home tells a story, from entertaining spaces to private upstairs sanctuaries overlooking the valley.

This home – and its garden – prove dreams can come true; and earn national kudos along the way.

This timeless home blends Victorian grace with modern luxury on five peaceful acres.

Harbour serenity meets architectural elegance in this elevated Matua masterpiece, where every window frames a postcard-worthy panorama.

Nature’s earthy hues meet textures of the Mount’s coastal elements in an extraordinary tapestry of architectural brilliance and design aesthetics.

This masterpiece of Italian-inspired luxury offers timeless craftsmanship and unforgettable grandeur in the heart of Tauranga.

Minutes from Katikati, this secluded waterfront paradise with panoramic harbour views is a rare lifestyle gem.

Elevated Oropi living with stylish design and family-focused spaces, this modern retreat blends nature, privacy and possibility.

French-inspired elegance meets New Zealand heritage at this grand estate, offering timeless craftsmanship and luxurious comfort across every detail.

Always underpinned by excellence, the Sandersons are redefining luxury retirement living with a project set to impress.

At Lemon Grove, grace and history stand tall, with elegant architecture, breathtaking harbour views, and a century-old beech tree anchoring its story.

Perched on a ridge with commanding views, this distinguished residence and premium avocado orchard unite to create one of the Bay of Plenty's most prestigious, perfectly crafted lifestyle properties.

The height of luxury in a private Minden enclave, this bespoke residence harmonises innovative design with the tranquility of its lush surroundings.

Nestled within the sheltered privacy of a gorgeous garden setting, French Provence whispers its presence. From the design of the home itself – limestone chip paths, landscaped banks and garden corners, to the exotic allure of the swimming pool – this property transports you to another world.

An infusion of 1930s charm and modern high-end luxury, this exquisite home balances historic grandeur and inviting warmth.

Perched above nature, this peaceful home showcases refined minimalism and breathtaking rural vistas.

Zen living finds its essence in this award-winning home that overlooks the lush Ōmokoroa fairways.

Within the gates of this Te Puna country estate lies a sanctuary
of warmth, elegance and luxury.

This unique piece of paradise on Tauranga Harbour presents a legacy of idyllic living that’s as quintessentially Aotearoa as it is rich in heritage and grace.

Step into a fully furnished, three-storey townhouse offering stunning beach and bay views. Recently renovated with industrial-chic design, smart technology, and a separate two-bedroom flat — this home is truly one-of-a-kind.

This exceptional home is a haven of privacy. The property's sleek design and breathtaking sky views add to what is the height of modern luxury - and to top off its impressive features is a truffle orchard of hundreds of oak trees.

Surrounded by lofty palms on one of The Mount’s most coveted streets, this transformed 60s’ Beazley home is an entertainer’s paradise, and a serene minimalist sanctuary of space and light.

Shared family living can heighten the desire to move to the country. Avocados here increase the incentive, but separate living quarters also offer other options.

At some point – given the right location, the vision, and the way that vision unfolds – nothing can improve what has been achieved with a property and its story. This property is the epitome of that.

Summerhill Estate stands above the rest in terms of rural tranquillity and privacy. Nestled within Pāpāmoa Hills, boasting breathtaking views of magical proportions, this home personifies the essence of Summerhill

Tauranga Harbour’s spellbinding beauty around a hilltop peninsula is inspiration enough for an exceptional home. But a sensitive deference to nature – blending contemporary brilliance with the landscape that preceded it – underlines this home’s distinctive air.

In the upper hills of Ohauiti, an extraordinary transformation has taken place over the past three years. With the owners on to new adventures, this rural home offers a wonderful opportunity for shared family lifestyle

Oliver Road’s recent expansion into Hawke’s Bay brings their specialist real estate services up to a whole new level.

Sentimental childhood memories played a huge role in choosing this home to raise the next generation. It took next-generation vision however, to transform a simple three-bedroom brick bungalow into a modern-day masterpiece

The art of designing a home and instilling finesse with its interior tone usually involves specialist expertise. This Pāpāmoa Beach home certainly involved expert talent. However, the vision behind its creation is the real story.

Warm, sunlit tones have a way of making any space feel instantly more inviting and homely.

Create an interior at home that has all the feels of a holiday with a beach-inspired palette and simple-but-elegant furniture pieces.

Offering a warm and inviting atmosphere, this soft, creamy yellow is making a comeback, with designers embracing its subtle yet impactful presence. Its gentle beauty acts like a neutral, providing a versatile base for interior spaces.

Expert tips with Kathrine McDonald – where function meets quiet beauty.

In the second of Guthrie Bowron Tauranga’s Design Elements series, we look at the importance of balance when considering changes or updates to your home.

In the first of Guthrie Bowron Tauranga’s Design Elements series, Margaret Gill and Anoushka Haskell demonstrate how to create a relaxed indoor space with paint and wallpaper, to conjure up all your favourite feels.

Create room to grow with a playful design that nurtures, inspires and adapts over time.

A lesson in using bold colour paired with a simple and refined style.

Margaret Gill from Guthrie Bowron Tauranga looks at the pros and cons of opting for either wallpaper or paint as your decorative wall finish.

Sarah Parry from Testament Interiors talks about the importance of biophilic design in your home.