Haven Magazine

Newtown MY HAVEN

Where do you call home? A colourful rented cottage in Newtown, Wellington. We’ve lived here 14 months since moving from Queenstown for our jobs.

Who do you live with? My fiancé Mike McCann and our black cat Ringo.

What is your home like? It’s a two-bedroom circa-1910 cottage painted in some pretty eclectic colours. Once inside, it’s a calming space. We’re surrounded by native planting, so it’s private and feels like an urban oasis overlooking Newtown. Ringo loves the roof for sunbathing.

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