Episode
House Hunters International: Against the Grain in New Zealand
Overview
A British carpenter realizes his childhood dream and moves with his girlfriend to New Zealand. They're looking for a place that's centrally located with three bedrooms, and he wants a home with lots of character, but she prefers something more modern.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 164
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2021-05-06
Episode context
Against the Grain in New Zealand is Episode 4 in Season 164 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2021-05-06.
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