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The latest from NZ House & Garden magazine If this email is not displayed correctly, [click here]( to view an online version. [NZ House & Garden]( Hi {NAME}, A Roger Walker-designed townhouse is a dream come true for a couple who moved from Hamilton to New Plymouth. As John Walsh says of the Kiwi architect in an article for Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects: “Few figures in the history of New Zealand architecture are as synonymous with a place and time as is Roger Walker with Wellington in the 1960s and '70s.” And for Rhys Cumpstone and Tim Allingham their 1979 house with its classic Walker features including a turret, porthole, double-pitched roof, brick chimney, dormer windows and arched doors was a magical find. The large wrap-around verandah – perfect for entertaining – and a hidden garden left no doubt that this was the one for them. But they could also see the possibilities a renovation would offer and the massive potential of the garden – the latter was recently opened for the Taranaki Garden Festival. Their ability to see just where they could take the project and shape it to meet their own needs is a skill, but one which all the homeowners – and gardeners – in our March issue share. This month’s magazine, on sale today, includes two beautiful gardens – one in Northland and the other in South Canterbury – that were created by committed gardeners who kept at it despite personal and practical obstacles. These included a house fire and the death of a friend who was also behind much of one of the garden’s design, along with more practical barriers like a lack of money and time. I urge you to read these features because, like so many of our garden stories, they outline just how much blood, sweat and tears go into the evolution of these horticultural triumphs. And, if like me, you’re on the hunt for a particular piece of furniture to complete your lounge then check out our Special Feature: Living Rooms. Hopefully among the slender chairs, chunky sofas, lamps and coffee tables you’ll find the missing piece of the puzzle. Naomi Larkin Editor In our March issue Kings of their castleA New Plymouth home by iconic New Zealand architect Roger Walker dating from the late 1970s was the find of a lifetime for this couple. After an extensive renovation that maintained the integrity of the house, they filled it with their combined art collection and collectibles. See it in our latest issue, on sale now. Heritage home a rewarding projectCaring for an important part of Taranaki's history has been pure pleasure for a couple who love character homes and the responsibility of being guardians. They spent five years restoring Syme House, the 116-year-old property on the outskirts of Eltham, which has an equally impressive garden to match. Monochrome magic in CanterburyHigh tech meets visual simplicity at this pristine property in Christchurch. Its owners were inspired by the Mediterranean, particularly the Greek island of Mykonos with its crisp, white buildings and their clean lines. Inside, everything is sleek and immaculate, with many features hidden away out of sight. It's the Home of the Month in our new issue. [( Sponsored content Sort out your drawers in styleOrganise your drawers with [AMBIA-LINE]( and experience why Blum's inner dividing system has won multiple awards for design and innovation. AMBIA-LINE turns chaos into order in minutes. The selection process is just as simple! First, measure the inside of your drawer, then decide whether you need cutlery or utensil divisions. Finally, select a steel or wood design finish. [Shop now]( Giveaway Win a double pass to CyranoFrom Bafta-winning director Joe Wright comes an electrifyingly fresh spin on the classic love story, [Cyrano](. Peter Dinklage leads a spectacular cast including Hayley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr and Ben Mendelsohn in this powerful story of a love triangle fraught with heartache and betrayal. We have 25 double passes to give away to [Cyrano]( in cinemas from 24 February. Competition closes 11.59pm on 1 March. [Enter now]( [( Sponsored content Inspired by nature Here, Dulux Cook Strait is used as a striking backdrop to this dining room. This is just one of more than 1000 nature-inspired colours from the Dulux® Colours of New Zealand® range. To explore more colours, purchase sample pots or order up to four free Large Colour Swatches visit [dulux.co.nz](. [Shop now]( The garden raised on cuttings and $1 plantsThis colourful and creative South Canterbury garden was lovingly created plant-by-plant by its passionate owners as time and money allowed. After years of scrimping and saving, it's their flower-filled garden's time to shine. Read about its long and rewarding journey in our March issue, available in stores now. Special Feature: Living RoomsWe take a look at today's trends from sumptuous sofas and space-saving chairs to mixed materials coffee tables and the latest in lamps. Warrandyte lifestyle a winner Two expat New Zealanders celebrate nature in their family home on the outskirts of Melbourne where timber and house plants are the stars. [Unsubscribe]( | [Advertise]( | [Contact](mailto:editor@nzhouseandgarden.co.nz) © Copyright 2021 NZ House & Garden, a division of Stuff Limited (Magazines). Cider Building, 4 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand