Billionaire Peter Thiel's plans for a luxury lodge near Wānaka
American billionaire Peter Thiel wants to build a luxury lodge near Wānaka.
Plans lodged with the Queenstown Lakes District Council show a series of buildings set into the rural landscape on a 193-hectare site owned by Thiel at Damper Bay, near Wānaka.
The lodge has been designed by Tokyo Olympic Stadium architect Kengo Kuma and Associates.
It proposes to accommodate 24 guests in 10 rooms and six in an owner’s pod. Continue reading here.
Minimalist Design in Apartment Living
Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.
She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.
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The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!
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From our recent poll, it shows that over half of people are paying more than a 6% mortgage interest rate. Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out.
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Kiwis are finding best deals possible
Discover how Kiwis are ditching the 'lazy loyalty tax' and saving money with this tool! Learn more in Stuff's article about finding better deals and paying less.