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A '50s stucco house in Paekākāriki transforms into a modern family home

We take a look at a 1950s stucco house in Paekākāriki, that's been transformed into a modern weatherboard family home.

Clare Chapman
By Clare Chapman (Editor in Chief, HOME)
Last updated: 1 February 2024 | 6 min read

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