Living in a shipping container home might not sound like the best idea, but after seeing this woman’s residence in Lake Taupo, New Zealand, you might just change your mind. Brenda Kelly isn’t new to shipping container living. In fact, she’s lived in an ultra-compact home built out of a single 20 ft shipping container. … Read more
This stunning tiny home with modern features in a mountain ski town in New Zealand is nothing like you’ve ever seen before. Made of structural straw and rendered in lime, the structure appears as though it has been carved out of stone. Evan is the talented builder and owner of this home in Ohakune, which … Read more
If you’re looking for an ultra-spacious tiny house design, this modern, off-the-grid, and open concept home in New Zealand is a perfect inspiration. Angus and his partner, Kate, purchased their tiny home nine months ago and moved it onto a stunning elevated section offering panoramic views. Since then, they have been living their dream life. … Read more
In June 2020, Bryce Langston and Rasa Pescud of Living Big In A Tiny House visited this tiny home in New Zealand—a dream sanctuary packed with clever design ideas and functionality in every space. Its owner, Shaye, designed this tiny home for her and her daughter, Hazel. After building her first tiny house several years … Read more
A New Zealand couple named Lloyd and Kylee were struck with the ever-increasing rent prices, so they decided to downsize and build their own tiny home in Auckland. And the result? A house that perfectly works for this happy family of four! Lloyd and Kylee watched a ton of tiny house videos and attended a … Read more
This remarkable young woman in New Zealand is living a life that many of us can only dream of. Ruby, a professional gardener, built herself a beautiful tiny home on the farm that’s been with the family (multi-generational). The 28-year-old was born and raised here, so she has a deeply entrenched connection to the land. She … Read more
With all the stress and anxiety that the ongoing pandemic had brought to the world, who wouldn’t want to escape the hustle and bustle in the city and just relax in nature? This is exactly what Rosie is currently doing: enjoying her off-the-grid home in Coromandel, New Zealand with exhilarating views of nature. Rosie discovered … Read more
If you’ve been planning your next beach getaway for when the world reopens, these nature-inspired tiny homes in New Zealand might just be the place to cure your travel bug. Kevin, an old-school surfer, and his wife, Trish, have built two nature-inspired tiny home Airbnbs on a fantastic location that is only 100 meters away … Read more
New Zealand, a country that has been a pioneer on women’s rights issues, has passed legislation providing mothers and their partners three days of paid bereavement leave following a miscarriage or stillbirth. The groundbreaking bill, which was unanimously passed by the parliament, includes parents planning to have a child through adoption or surrogacy. Politician Ginny … Read more
If you’re looking for tiny house with a minimalist design inspirations, then you should definitely check this one out in Wellington, New Zealand. Although it has a minimalist design, this stylish and modern solar-powered home doesn’t skimp on the essentials. Its owner, Kelly, used to live in a three-bedroom home, so transitioning to a tiny … Read more
The global financial crisis brought about by the coronavirus outbreak has affected thousands of New Zealanders. To show their solidarity with Kiwis who’ve endured an economic hit amid this pandemic, the country’s top leaders have elected to take a 20% pay cut over the next six months. In a news conference Wednesday, Jacinda Ardern announced … Read more
Tūtānekai Smith-Coffey , the 6-week old son of Labour Party Member of Parliament Tāmati Coffey and his husband Tim Smith, grabbed headlines when he was momentarily cared for by a famous babysitter. Trevor Mallard, the Speaker of New Zealand’s House of Representatives, cradled and bottle-fed his colleague’s baby during a debate at Parliament. On his first … Read more