Grand Designs New Zealand

Season 3

Architect Chris Moller follows the progress of interesting and ambitious house building projects, speaking with the owners and tracking the ups and downs of the design, construction and moving in. It is the NZ version of UK series Grand Designs.

Where to Watch Season 3

8 Episodes

Helensville: Imitation Villa
E1
Helensville: Imitation VillaKelly wants to recreate an ornate historic homestead in Helensville - just like one she fell in love with as a child. And she's not letting her six kids hold her back.
Mount Ruapehu: Log Home
E2
Mount Ruapehu: Log HomeSki enthusiast Ash dreams of building a traditional European Log Cabin at the base of Mount Ruapehu. But will his daughter's input compromise his dream?
Slipper Island: Island Hideaway
E3
Slipper Island: Island HideawaySky wants to build a remote, off-grid island sanctuary, where he and his family can escape the demands of mainland life.
Queenstown: Moving Mansion
E4
Queenstown: Moving MansionJamie and Melissa went to buy a staircase from a Christchurch villa and ended up buying the whole house. Now they must transport their massive manion overland to Queenstown.
Nelson: Black House
E5
Nelson: Black HouseGeorge and Yvonne are leaving Auckland to retire in Nelson. They've chosen a difficult site over a tidal estuary and George wants to paint the entire house black - inside and out.
Auckland: Vinegar Lane Apartment
E6
Auckland: Vinegar Lane ApartmentA young Auckland couple borrow a fortune to build their first home - and along the way face delays, budget blow-outs, and becoming new parents.
Waiheke: Canopy House
E7
Waiheke: Canopy HouseWedding dress designer Robyn and husband David have a dream to build a home that looks across a native canopy. But will getting materials to their Waiheke site make the build impossible?
Point Chevalier: Music Box House
E8
Point Chevalier: Music Box HouseMahuia and Mindy are preparing to be first-time parents and want to build a family home that will double as a recording studio and a rooftop performance space.