The New Zealand Home

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Our First Home's Goran Paladin and award-winning architect Ken Crosson are from two different worlds, yet they're united on a quest to discover the quintessential New Zealand home.

Released: Jul 8, 2016

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Season 1

9 episodes

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Goran Paladin

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Ken Crosson

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