I studied radio at the New Zealand Broadcasting School way back in 2005 and I've been jabbering away ever since. I love it and feel very lucky to have had such a long and varied career in a crazy, fun industry.

We bought our forever home in the Waitākere ranges just after Covid. It's big with, as the saying goes, “great bones". It's a 1970s kooky, architectural pole house which we feel has so much potential. We love the overall feel of the house but want to modernise it while restoring and retaining her era-specific vibe. It's now our sanctuary, and the more we renovate and personalise it, the more it feels like our home.

Did you have a specific vision or style in mind for your home?

Mid-century is the overarching theme.

How have you incorporated Resene paints into your renovation?

Each space we do we speak with the experts at our local Resene. For us that's the superstars at the New Lynn Resene ColorShop. We largely come up with the colour inspo ourselves, then defer to them to find the best colours from the Resene range. They are also a huge help picking the paint type and application process. We are learning as we go!

Do you have a favourite Resene colour?

Call me a basic millennial but I can't go past Resene Forest Green.

What advice would you give to others planning a renovation?

Take your time! Live with your space to learn how you use it, and what you really need. Then get a few opinions on what can be done. It's amazing how much concepts will vary.