The Resene colours bringing TVNZ's Love It or List It NZ to life

11 Nov 2026

The much-loved property series Love It or List It NZ is back for another season, with more Kiwi homeowners torn between falling back in love with their renovated homes or starting fresh somewhere new.

Interior designer and The Block NZ winner Alex Walls is on a mission to transform tired homes and convince their owners to stay, while real estate agent Paul Glover tempts them with new properties that might just tick all the boxes.

Budgets, wish lists and plenty of emotions, it's never quite as simple as it seems. Let’s take a look at the first two episodes to see how Resene colour helped to transform these homes, giving their owners the all-important decision: love it, or list it?

Episode One

In the beachside suburb of Ōrewa, Ben and Michelle Gibson live with their two children, Lola, 11, and Otis, 9, in a 1970s brick home that was ready for a refresh. Alex took on the challenge of transforming this 114-square-metre space.

Ben and Michelle’s room painted in Resene Half Rice Cake.

Colour helped bring new life to the family's bedrooms. The master bedroom is now painted in a soft neutral, Resene Half Rice Cake. While Alex used a playful palette including the neutral-pink of Just Right and the cool blue of Breeze for the children’s rooms.

Lola’s room painted in Resene Just Right, Otis’ room in Breeze.

These versatile and comforting shades offer plenty of flexibility as the children grow, creating spaces that can evolve with the family.

And while Alex was busy transforming this family home to convince the Gibson’s to stay, Paul had his sights set on properties offering spectacular views and beachside living. Will his tempting alternatives win them over?

Episode Two

In Auckland's Avondale, Kayla and Blake Driver live in a charming 1930s bungalow with their young son, Harvey. While the home has plenty of character, its awkward layout and ongoing maintenance had become a source of frustration.

Living room in Resene Black White.

Alex set out to give the ageing home a much-needed makeover, using Black White for a fresh, clean feel. This versatile off-white helps create a sense of cohesion throughout the home while complementing its original character.

Hallway and bathroom in Resene Black White.

With limited funds and some big decisions ahead, will the Drivers choose to love their home, or list it and move to somewhere Paul is rather confident they will choose?

Find out on Love It or List It NZ, Sundays 7:30pm on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+.

Published: 11 Nov 2026