A home in the countryside is so much more than bricks and mortar. For many it's a way of life. Matt Gibb takes Simon and Carolyn through three unique homes in stunning Akaroa.

Empty nesters Greg and Angela are looking for a country getaway that doubles as a source of income. Matt travels to breathtaking Lake Tekapo in the South Island to show them three stunning homes.

We meet love-birds Larissa and Rusty in the beautiful Wairarapa region in the North Island. Will they find a country home in Greytown that ticks all the boxes?

We're on the Southeast Coast in charming Oamaru, to meet couple Wendy and Martin, looking for a new home by the sea. Will one of them be Wendy and Martin's dream home?

Father and son duo Paul and Morgan are searching for a country home to suit the next chapter in their lives. Matt will take them through 3 stunning properties in Cambridge, each with their own appeal.

We are heading inland to the stunning town of Hanmer Springs, joined by quirky couple Wayne and Rachel. Their kids have grown up and left the family home, so they're looking for new property.

We travel to historic seaside town Oamaru, to meet couple Anna and Sean. They are looking for a family home to raise their young daughter, with plenty of room for guests.

We visit the stunning coastal town of Timaru with couple Troy and Ange. They are looking for a country home with a few spare rooms for visitors, and a generous garage space.

Animal lovers Jenny and Dougal are on the hunt for a country escape with plenty of space for their horses. They travel to the picture-perfect Waipukarau in the North Island to meet up with Matt.

We meet Annette and Fergus, a laidback couple looking for a dream country retreat on the picturesque Waiheke Island. Join us as Matt tours three very different homes in this island paradise.

Janice and Kim are looking for a country home with stunning coastal views. Matt shows them through three homes in the gorgeous seaside town of Kaikoura, each with its own unique view.

Living in Wellington, Sandra and Holly are looking for a farm in the Whanganui countryside. They need a property big enough for Holly to keep her horse and for Sandra to establish a garden.

We travel to Masterton in the North Island to meet Gabor and Adrian, a couple looking for a lifestyle change

We are in Hastings with soon to be parents Étienne and Hannah, looking for their first family home, away from the hustle and bustle of the city in the beautiful Hawkes Bay region on the North Island.

Meet the lovely Courtney and Grant, a couple with two young kids currently living in Auckland. They're a family looking for a change of pace in the South Island's picturesque Arrowtown.

Tom and Mariam are looking for their dream home in the beautiful town of Dunedin. We take them through three stunning properties, each with its own unique charm. Will Matt be able to win them over?

Alma and Charlie are relocating from the UK to countryside New Zealand to be closer to family. They are in Ohaupo, looking for extra space for entertaining and their animals.

We're on the hunt for a family home in the amazing town of Rotorua. We meet Michelle and family friend James, looking for a home large enough for Michelle's family, and their mountain bikes.

Phil and Sarah are looking for their dream country home in Whakatane, in the stunning Bay of Plenty region. Looking for a family home suitable to raise their two year old, will Matt find them a home?

Meet newlyweds Nicole and Nick, first home buyers looking for their country home. Living in Melbourne Australia, Nicola and Nick want to settle down in their hometown of Palmerston North.