The BEST episodes of Grand Designs New Zealand season 4

Every episode of Grand Designs New Zealand season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Grand Designs New Zealand season 4!

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: 12/14/2024Network: TVNZ 1Status: Continuing
Christchurch: Britten Stables
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7.38
40 votes

#1 - Christchurch: Britten Stables

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2018

The daughter of world famous motorbike inventor, John Britten, takes on the multi-million dollar task of restoring the eclectic earthquake damaged family home.

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Brighton: Beach House
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7.24
21 votes

#2 - Brighton: Beach House

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2018

Young builder Zac wants to save money by building his own home. The problem is he's promised his mum he'll build hers at the same time - and both are on top of a sand dune.

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Kenepuru Sound: Pod House
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7.24
21 votes

#3 - Kenepuru Sound: Pod House

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2018

Kate and Ian want to live in the remote Kenepuru Sound, but it's a place tradies won't go to. Instead, the pair build off site and truck the home along a dangerous road.

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Wellington: Green House
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7.17
24 votes

#4 - Wellington: Green House

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2018

Sustainability experts Karl and Amelie have a dream to build a home heated from the sun. But on a steep, windy Wellington hillside site they're challenged right from the start.

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Mangawhai: Jetty House
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7.15
39 votes

#5 - Mangawhai: Jetty House

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2018

Antiques lover Patty scours the country for historic materials to build a contemporary home. Her journey throws up weighty challenges like what to do with a hundred year old wharf?

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Cranmer Square: Red House
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7.12
26 votes

#6 - Cranmer Square: Red House

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2018

Photographers Johannes and Jo face double trouble - a heritage restoration with the addition of an architectural statement home on the side.

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Te Arai: Tuscan Lodge
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7.00
36 votes

#7 - Te Arai: Tuscan Lodge

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2018

Cathy and Vince strive to create a massive Italian style villa with petanque court and heated pool. But their budget takes on a life of its own.

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Hamner Springs: Tree House
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6.91
32 votes

#8 - Hamner Springs: Tree House

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2018

Ric and Boio turn a tree house childhood dream into reality. But building in a pine forest where trees frequently blow over in winter storms complicates things.

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