Ever dreamed of living in your own castle?
Hey neighbours, if you've ever imagined what it would be like to live in your own castle, check this out.
Dot Smith has realised her childhood dream of living in a castle, by creating her own, with her husband Neil, in Oamaru. You may have seen it under under construction, well now you can see what it's like inside.
Dot and Neil are among the many Kiwis who've brought their dream homes to life, including these incredible examples from around the country. Have you created your dream home, either from scratch or by renovating? If so, we'd love to hear your story. Email us at Homed@stuff.co.nz.
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️💥❔
What has a head but no brain?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.8% Yes
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33.7% Maybe?
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25.5% No
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