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s we approach the end of 2022, we can enjoy feeling sure of our plans for the summer ahead. I’ve just returned from a trip to France and the UK, where tourism is thriving, and the queues are as long as ever. There’s nothing like a holiday to stimulate the senses and soothe the soul. I went on a rollercoaster for the first time (no regrets!). I explored La Rochelle, finding beautiful streets along the idyllic coastline. But for me, the mark of a great holiday is the feeling I get when I arrive home to my own self-curated world, where I know how everything works, and it’s just right for my family and me. That fresh perspective on the familiar and spending untethered time with our people is what holidays are all about. But let’s not forget those relaxed summer weekends spent at home. With those in mind, you’ll find some fresh inspiration in these pages to enjoy entertaining indoors and in the garden. Our homes in this issue span from the city to the sea and beyond. We feature an award-winning Mt Pleasant home enjoying spectacular views, a luxurious residence in the Wakatipu Basin, a beachside home that breaks the mould in Sumner, a mid-century inspired property in St Albans, a beautiful development of riverside residences in Fendalton and a stunning coastal holiday home in South Africa. Whether you’re getting ready for a summer at home or planning a new adventure, we hope you find some time to relax with abode.
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A N I NTE G R ATE D FA M I LY O F H O M E S A new riverside enclave of exceptional residences
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A N A R C H ITE C TU R A L S TATE M E NT An innovative design for beachside living
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C E NTR E S TAG E H O M E Luxury living in the Wakatipu Basin
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H E A LTH Y H O M E CO O P E R ATI O N A healthy home for Christmas
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On moving day, make sure you have activities, breakfast, lunch and nibbles and water bottles full. Empty a room in the new home and make this the playroom for the younger ones. You could even put up a temporary gate, especially if there are a lot of vehicles going in and out of the property moving furniture. A S K FO R H E L P Always accept any offers of assistance and do ask for help. If you are lucky enough to have family or friends nearby, organise assistance on moving day. S AY G O O D BY E Before moving day, have a ‘Goodbye Party’! Have a party with the kids to celebrate
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