Haven

Haven is a brand new home and living magazine for a brand-new world. With many of us spending more time at home than ever, our homes are our safe haven from the challenges we face beyond our front doors. Step inside the pages and stay awhile. We celebrate everything that makes a house a home — inviting spaces, inspiring people, delicious food, and homes with heart.

Editor’s note

I’m coveting

Haven

Behind the cover

EDIT Whakatika

MY HAVEN • This laidback beach town in Auckland’s north is home to Emily Pouwhare’s compact bush studio and her cool and quirky vintage shop.

NOTEWORTHY • Bright, shiny things and stylish discoveries.

Notable

BOOK OF THE MOMENT • A Cook’s Book by Nigel Slater

Recommended reads

A FRESH TAKE • As the seasons change, retreat into an indoor oasis of serene greens, natural textures, classic patterns and satisfyingly circular shapes.

Picture perfect • An escapee from Christchurch’s red zone, artist Jacqueline Spencer-Macleod found a new creative sanctuary in the north.

LIVE Te Oranga

Force of nurture • A nature-loving couple created their own private Eden out of a 1940s bungalow and bountiful garden in Hawke’s Bay.

COTTAGE CHARM • Borrow from Georgina and Al’s bungalow style.

OPEN SECRET • Take small-space inspiration from a breezy cabin that combines dramatic views with pared-back, multitasking interiors.

COSY CABIN • Capture the getaway feel with pieces that set a mood of rustic simplicity.

PERFECT FIT • An 80sqm short-term housing solution for a creative Auckland couple has turned into a treasured home for more than a decade.

URBAN RETREAT • Crank up the creativity and cosiness with these cool finds.

Hair & now • For a cool Wellington family, work is an extension of home.

RETRO CHIC • Get a touch of Teal and Sophia’s cool charm.

CALL FOR ENTRIES!

TRANSFORM Whakahuri

LITTLE TREASURE • Renovating a tiny apartment to fit a family of four required an outsized helping of ingenuity and imagination.

Dream big • Ten ways to make a small space feel bigger.

NATURAL MATERIALS • There’s no doubt we all need to make conscious decisions when it comes to what we purchase, where it’s made and what it’s made from. With more and more interiors companies focusing on sustainability and natural products, there are plenty of environmentally friendly options to choose from. And, despite the ever-changing nature of interior design trends, when we make a purchase, we should think about how long we’ll use the product and whether it will stand the test of time.

MARY-ELLEN’S PICKS • Cocoon your home in earthy fabrics, flooring and wall coverings.

EAT Kaingia

LAST OF THE SUMMER FEASTS • Roll summer on into March with gorgeous outdoor dining settings, mouth-watering barbecue food and sensational salads crammed with seasonal ingredients.

SUNDAY BEST • Whip up a delightful afternoon tea with this trio of treats by chef Fi Greig of Raumati South’s popular Sunday Cantina eatery.

EPICURATED • Tasty treats, tempting tipples and other foodie finds.

New & noted

GROW Whakatupu

Succulent morsels • Succulents are an extraordinary, resilient species. Their unique combination of form and fortitude makes them ideal for creative container planting.

Kiwi homes with heart delivered to your haven

THE ONLY WAY IS UP • Vertical gardens increase our growing space, green up urban landscapes and reduce carbon emissions. So aim high!

Tasks for March

Floral fiesta • Georgie Malyon puts on her rose-tinted glasses, gets out her darning needle and paintbrushes and...