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Design & Style

Does architecture push your buttons? Would you travel for fashion? Take another look at Aotearoa New Zealand’s cities through the eyes of our designers. You’ll find everything from heritage buildings to hidden beaches and from slow fashion to ceramics. Go on, hunt out your Never Have I Ever...

What's your Design & Style Never Have I Ever?

  • Coralie and Ryan

    Creative Placemakers

    CHC
    Coralie and Ryan smiling to camera.

    Coralie and Ryan's Christchurch

    Design & Style

    Never been the star of your own stage? Creative placemakers Coralie and Ryan invite you to cut loose at the Dance-O-Mat - a coin operated dance floor. It’s part of their work to make cities fun and accessible.

    Discover Coralie & Ryan’s Christchurch. 

    People dancing on the Dance-o-Mat.

    Dance in public at the Dance-O-Mat

    A worker carrying boxes of vegetables.

    Meet urban farmers at Cultivate Christchurch

    A massive tree at Botanic Gardens.

    Spot the Sequoia in the Botanic Gardens

    A man on a lime scooter.

    Rip it up on Detour Snake Run

    Two people on the Crater Rim looking out towards Christchurch.

    Head to the hills at Crater Rim

    Levels of stairs inside Turanga.

    Catch the views at Tūranga

    Kids hanging out inside Utopia Ice.

    Experimental scoop at Utopia Ice

    A woman picking fruit.

    Explore the (former) Residential Red Zone

    Close up of carrots.

    Experience Lyttelton community

    A customer browsing ceramics at Ata.

    Discover local art at Ata Ceramics

  • Damien van Brandenburg

    Architect

    DUN
    Damien and Ashleigh van Brandenburg smiling to camera.

    Damien van Brandenburg's Dunedin

    Design & Style

    Never been through the 1860s smugglers tunnels under Dunedin? Architect Damien van Brandenburg loves this subterranean insight to a city that is rich in diverse, gold rush-era architecture.

    Discover Damien’s Dunedin.

    A hidden alleway in Dunedin.

    Take a tour underground

    The tops of buildings inside the Warehouse Precinct.

    Wander the Warehouse Precinct

    A chef working in the kitchen at Moiety.

    Enjoy culinary art Moiety

    A silver bull painted on to a black wall.

    Discover Dunedin street art

    Looking towards buildings from Queens Gardens.

    Soak up the history at Queens Gardens

    The crepes stand at Otago Farmers Market.

    Spend a morning at the farmers' market

    The exterior of the Orokonui Ecosanctuary building.

    Replenish at Orokonui Ecosanctuary

    People walking the track at Tunnel beach.

    Find the hidden Tunnel Beach

    The First Church Spire in Dunedin central.

    Admire the First Church Spire

    Food and coffee on a table at Catalyst.

    Eat mindfully at Catalyst Kitchen

  • Steph and Emily

    Artists & business owners

    HAM
    Steph and Emily smiling to camera.

    Steph and Emily's Hamilton

    Design & Style

    Never seen Robert Jahnke’s sculpture Te Tatau Ki Kirikiriroa in Hamilton’s new urban architecture project? Artists Emily and Steph love its striking corten steel and mind-bending infinity lighting illusions.

    Discover Emily & Steph’s Hamilton.

    Victoria Park on the River.

    Summer fun at Victoria on the River

    Parana Park in Hamilton.

    Evening stroll at Parana Park

    People walking around the Italian Renaissance Garden.

    Tadpole ponds at Hamilton Gardens

    The inside of the Organic Nation store.

    Discover eco-goods at Organic Nation

    A cocktail being made at Wonder Horse.

    Cosy up at Wonder Horse

    The exterior of Poppies Bookshop.

    Spoil loved ones at Poppies Book Store

    Vegetables on display at Waikato Farmers Market.

    Enjoy the vibe at Waikato Farmers’ Market

    A bush of red roses.

    Find enchantment at Wairere Nursery

    The exterior of Weasel Gallery.

    Join local artists at Weasel Gallery

    Art in a river on the campus at Waikato University.

    Explore University of Waikato Campus

  • Prak and Nadya

    Retailers

    WLG
    A photo of Prak and Nadya looking to camera and smiling.

    Prak & Nadya's Wellington

    Design & Style

    Never discovered the sauna hidden upstairs in the central city? For retailers Prak and Nadya, this is a weekly fix. Check out their other favourites - from fashion to food and other good-for-you stuff.

    Discover Prak and Nadya's Wellington.

    A float tank and shower inside Tory Urban Retreat.

    Take in the décor at Tory Urban Retreat

    Books on tables at Unity Books.

    Experience calm at Unity Books

    Leathers clothes on racks inside Hunters and Collectors.

    Find treasure at Hunters and Collectors

    People hanging out on Ghuznee Street.

    Boutique shopping on Ghuznee Street

    The entrance to Hana-akari.

    Channel Gwenyth at Hana-akari

    The view of Mt Victoria and the forest.

    Native bush walk in Mt Victoria Forest

    The inside of Aunty Mena's restaurant.

    Roti Chanai at Aunty Mena’s

    The entrance to Crumpet bar.

    Sip a negroni at Crumpet

    People dining at a table inside Moore Wilsons.

    Fresh OJ from Moore Wilsons

    An art exhibition inside Adam Art Gallery.

    Peruse the Adam Art Gallery

  • Christina van Bohemen

    Architect

    AKL
    Christina van Bohemen smiling to camera.

    Christina van Bohemen's Auckland

    Design & Style

    Never been to see Light Weight O, a suspended sculpture by Catherine Griffiths? Architect Christina van Bohemen loves the way it reflects the Victorian and Edwardian street back to the viewer.

    Discover Christina’s Auckland.

    Contemporary Art on O’Connell Street

    A cyclist biking along a rainbow bridge.

    Harbour bike ride

    The Takapuna Beach Path next to the ocean.

    Traverse the Takapuna coast

    People sitting on steps at Freyberg Place.

    Urban design at Freyberg Place

    Two women on the beach.

    Sit under the pohutukawa at Kohimarama

    People walking along the shoreline at Cheltenham Beach.

    Swim at Cheltenham Beach

    Looking up at a glass building in the Wynyard Quarter.

    Explore contemporary urban living

    The exterior of the Bishop Selwyn Chapel.

    Contemplative space

    Aerial shot of the Auckland City from above Bastian Point.

    Architecture and views at Mission Bay

    Interior building shot of Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Art Gallery.

    Art trip to Te Uru

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