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Building a new home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make - and one of the smartest things you can do is plan for the way you’ll be living five, ten, even twenty years from now. For most Kiwi families, that future includes an electric vehicle. Here’s why your new build is the ideal time to get EV-ready.

The fourth edition of Our Place magazine is here, and it’s safe to say it may be our favourite edition yet. Each time we release a new edition of Our Place, it’s hard to not be proud of what we’ve achieved once it’s published. The concept behind the magazine is to tell the stories behind the homes we build across New Zealand; the clients, the design decisions, the landscapes that shaped each build, and the franchise teams who brought them to life.

A new chapter is unfolding at 58 West Street, where a thoughtfully designed development is taking shape within the well-established heart of Greytown. With just ten generously sized sections, and only nine now available, this boutique development sits alongside Soldiers Memorial Park, framed by mature trees and birdsong.

Homeowners looking to build across Canterbury now benefit from even greater local knowledge and personalised support, with David Reid Homes operating two dedicated franchises across the region. David Reid Homes now operates Christchurch North, Waimakariri and Hurunui, and Christchurch South, Selwyn and Ashburton, providing clients with local leadership, hands-on involvement, and region-specific building expertise. For homeowners, this means working with teams who understand local neighbourhoods, council requirements, site conditions, and the lifestyle each home is designed to support.

After years of pared-back palettes and safe neutrals, colour is making a confident return. Not in a loud or fleeting way, but with intention, emotion, and depth. The 2026 Dulux Colour Forecast reflects this shift, highlighting a renewed appreciation for colour as a way to shape how our homes feel, not just how they look.

Each year brings a collection of homes that speak to the heart of what we do at David Reid Homes. Spaces that feel balanced, intentional and deeply connected to the way people live. In 2025, four builds stood out for the way they combined architectural design with the practicality of day-to-day living. Distinct in their settings and personalities, they each demonstrate how thoughtful design, enduring materials and considered craftsmanship can transform a house into a place that feels grounded, welcoming and effortlessly refined.

As the year draws to a close, Christmas styling is once again evolving, and 2025 is all about personality. Whether you are drawn to playful, handcrafted charm or something rich and refined, this year’s trends bring new ways to express the festive season through colour, texture, and detail.

When Jacquie and Ian found their section, they didn’t just see a patch of land; they saw potential. The site was unit-capable, meaning it could accommodate two connected homes. Rather than build one large property, they took a more strategic approach: create a duplex — two independent homes within one thoughtfully designed structure.

Choosing the right place to live starts with choosing the right section. Across New Zealand, a number of highly desirable developments are offering titled land, and David Reid Homes is proud to be a trusted build partner within them.

The 2025 Registered Master Builders House of the Year regional results are out, and David Reid Homes is celebrating four award-winning projects across Wellington, Kāpiti, Hawkes Bay, and Auckland.