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Grand Designs New Zealand

Season 4

2018 · 8 episodes

  1. 1. Christchurch: Britten Stables

    2018-10-03

    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. 2. Mangawhai: Jetty House

    2018-10-10

    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. 3. Hamner Springs: Tree House

    2018-10-17

    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. 4. Te Arai: Tuscan Lodge

    2018-10-24

    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. 5. Wellington: Green House

    2018-10-31

    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. 6. Cranmer Square: Red House

    2018-11-07

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

  7. 7. Brighton: Beach House

    2018-11-14

    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. 8. Kenepuru Sound: Pod House

    2018-11-21

    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.

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