Explore
‘Yes, there’s a lump in the throat’: Former Auckland mayor on selling beloved Queenstown home
The Queenstown Lakes home was built by Dick and Diana Hubbard a decade ago.
AI summary
Former Auckland mayor Dick Hubbard is selling his award-winning Queenstown home, Te Komata. Designed by architect Christine Hall, the private cedar-and-schist house on Queenstown Hill features distinctive curves and panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu.
Key features include a high-end foodie's kitchen with Gaggenau appliances and a low-maintenance "lock and leave" section, ideal for travellers. The 385m² home offers exceptional privacy just minutes from town. The Hubbards are selling as they enter a new life stage.
The Hubbard’s named the house Te Komata, which means ‘small hill’.
The views from the home are magnificent.
Te Komata has received a number of building industry awards.
The open-plan design is anchored by a top-tier kitchen.
The home has panoramic views - even from the bedroom.
The couple avoided unnecessary scale in the design of the house.
Author
Discover More
Built for the nation – The classic Kiwi state house (1930s–1950s)
Built with native timbers, classic Kiwi state houses combine mid-century durability with the ultimate renovation canvas.
The 8 Best Landscaping Companies in Wellington (According to Online Reviews)
Can’t beat a Wellington garden on a good day
Search
Other articles you might like
