The BEST episodes of Grand Designs New Zealand season 3

Every episode of Grand Designs New Zealand season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Grand Designs New Zealand season 3!

Architect Tom Webster meets people all over Aotearoa who are challenging architecture, geography, sustainability, technology, and even standard building practices to create innovative, cutting edge homes.

Last Updated: 10/13/2024Network: TVNZ 1Status: Continuing
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Slipper Island: Island Hideaway
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7.37
35 votes

#1 - Slipper Island: Island Hideaway

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2017

Sky wants to build a remote, off-grid island sanctuary, where he and his family can escape the demands of mainland life.

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Queenstown: Moving Mansion
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7.26
35 votes

#2 - Queenstown: Moving Mansion

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2017

Jamie 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.

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Waiheke: Canopy House
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7.19
32 votes

#3 - Waiheke: Canopy House

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/2017

Wedding 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?

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Nelson: Black House
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7.03
29 votes

#4 - Nelson: Black House

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2017

George 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.

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Helensville: Imitation Villa
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7.00
36 votes

#5 - Helensville: Imitation Villa

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2017

Kelly 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.

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Mount Ruapehu: Log Home
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7.00
32 votes

#6 - Mount Ruapehu: Log Home

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2017

Ski 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?

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Auckland: Vinegar Lane Apartment
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6.82
34 votes

#7 - Auckland: Vinegar Lane Apartment

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2017

A young Auckland couple borrow a fortune to build their first home - and along the way face delays, budget blow-outs, and becoming new parents.

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Point Chevalier: Music Box House
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6.00
23 votes

#8 - Point Chevalier: Music Box House

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/2017

Mahuia 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.

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