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In our Summer issue we meet the woman creating New Zealand-made butterfly chairs, we visit a lush urban oasis garden in Auckland City, visit an innovative and stylish co-housing residence in Wellington and share tips for baby-proofing and investing.

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Home profile: a co-housing residence in Wellington

Housing with a difference has redefined cooperative living in Wellington. Read the story . . . 

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Everything you need to know about investing

Spending money to make money – a beginner’s guide on how to invest. Read the story . . . 

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Meet the maker: Flutter Design butterfly chairs

Liz Kerby from Flutter Design has reimagined a classic piece of mid-century furniture for a Kiwi outdoor lifestyle. Read the story . . . 

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Top tips for baby-proofing your home

We share advice on how to make your home safe for babies and young children. Read the story . . . 

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Money matters: property expert, Nichole Lewis

Nichole Lewis shares how she went from drowning in debt to becoming a successful property investor, mentor and author. Read the story . . . 

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An urban garden oasis in Auckland

When it comes to inner city gardens, the only way is up according to Auckland’s Mark Van Kaathoven, gardener extraordinaire and climate change crusader. Read the story . . .