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How Kiwi Live: professional skateboarder Elissa's board and plant-riddled Christchurch cottage
When not competitively skating around the world she’s sunbathing in her plant jungle with partner Miles and cat Mango.
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Downhill Skateboarding World Champion Elissa Mah welcomes us into her Christchurch cottage, a self-described "cottagecore skate jungle". Purchased in 2021, the Spreydon home is filled with plants and skateboards, reflecting her unique style.
Her favourite spaces are the "unruly" garden oasis and the sun-drenched dining area. While the home is cosy, Elissa loves hosting in the garden. Future plans include renovating to improve the indoor-outdoor flow and potentially adding a second story for more space.
Her home style in three words
The meaning of home
On financing the house
On choosing the house
On flatting as an adult
Original photo from the property listing
Favourite memory in this home
Favourite part of the home
What she’d save in a fire
On ending the day
On entertaining
On long term renovations
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