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Catherine Smith

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Editor Weekend Life New Zealand Herald; swallower of good books, good food and good coffee. Fan of the Nga Haerenga national Cycle Trail.
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Jurassic Park in Remuera: ‘I don’t think you get much worse than this ... but it felt so beautiful’

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By Catherine Smith Verified
| OneRoof
It was once the worst house on any street. An abandoned wreck in the thick of the bush. It was so overgrown with weeds, and in such a bad state, you’d think it was infested with snakes. But builders Phil Penney and Dina Helyen, of Superior Construction, are working hard to turn it into one of Auckland’s best homes. The property on Seaview Road – a Remuera address noted for its expensive homes – hit the market as a deceased estate in December 2024. Within three weeks, it belonged to Phil and Dina.
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Fashion star sells her Mount Eden loft after two nail-biting days of talks

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By Catherine Smith Verified
| OneRoof
- Julia Ford and Matthew Paul sold their Mount Eden loft to expat Kiwis in Vietnam. - The buyers were drawn to the stylish warehouse conversion and Ford’s impressive walk-in wardrobe. - The sale was finalised after two days of negotiations. Auckland shoe and fashion designer Julia Ford and musician-husband Matthew Paul have found buyers for their stylish loft apartment after two nail-biting days of long-distance negotiations. Start your property search Find your dream home today.
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Fashion star sells her Mount Eden loft for over $1m after two nail-biting days of talks

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By Catherine Smith Verified
| OneRoof
- Julia Ford and Matthew Paul sold their Mount Eden loft to expat Kiwis in Vietnam. - The buyers were drawn to the stylish warehouse conversion and Ford's impressive walk-in wardrobe. - The sale was finalised after two days of negotiations, just below the RV of $1.3 million. Auckland shoe and fashion designer Julia Ford and musician husband Matthew Paul have found buyers for their stylish loft apartment after two nail-biting days of long-distance negotiations.
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