Grand Designs New Zealand takes us into the heart of life's great unfolding human stories, where ordinary Kiwi families risk all to experiment.

We start off by visiting a minimal contemporary garden. Raised planters can bring a fresh take on vegetable gardening and we show you how.

We meet Dirk and Erin, who are looking for their dream home in the beautiful Mansfield, Victoria. This area offers some of the best family activities all year round.

People seeking to get away from city life ask the experts to help them find their perfect country home.