Leanne Moore

1 month ago | yourhomeandgarden.co.nz | Leanne Moore

Meet and greet: Ketiesha Excell Elliott (residential real estate agent) and Frank Excell (residential real estate agent) and Bruce the Jack Russell terrier. The property: Four-bedroom, three-bathroom 1920s stucco Arts and Crafts-era home with three living rooms in Mt Eden, Auckland. The renovation of Ketiesha Excell Elliott’s character home reflects not just her vision, but the vibrant life she wants to live.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Leanne Moore

Flotsam & Jetsam’s Cameron Woodcock has a new shop in Grey Lynn that doubles as his home. From German candlestick holders to a horse’s head from a fairground ride, the vintage dealer shares his love of hunting and gathering and what makes a special piece It’s a summer Sunday morning and Flotsam & Jetsam is buzzing. Customers are constantly coming and going.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Leanne Moore

Ever wondered how architects design homes for themselves? Ken Crosson’s new Ponsonby apartment is a nod to the heritage buildings of Ponsonby Rd, with an interior and attitude that’s decidedly modern, writes Leanne Moore. In the world of architecture, it’s known as compression and release – the idea that you must pass through a narrow, constricted space before entering an open, spacious area. Architect Ken Crosson’s new apartment in Ponsonby Rd, Auckland, embodies this principle.

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Leanne Moore

“Art is an intrinsic part of human nature.” Four local collectors on how art infuses and elevates their lives. Not everyone has $3.7 million to spend on a Goldie, but art enriches the lives of a wide range of passionate collectors, including these four New Zealanders, who explain why it makes their life better, what they’re drawn to and why. Tyrone Ohia.

Jan 7, 2025 | nzherald.co.nz | Leanne Moore

By Leanne Moore Tuesday Jan. 07, 2025VivaThere are myriad reasons people choose to rent rather than buy, especially in the premium property market in New Zealand, writes Leanne Moore. A new generation of New Zealanders is buying into a future that does not involve a lifetime paying off the quarter-acre dream. Renting, not owning, is increasingly being seen by some as a better way to live, especially in the premium property market.