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‘Yes, there’s a lump in the throat’: Former Auckland mayor on selling beloved Queenstown home
The Queenstown Lakes home was built by Dick and Diana Hubbard a decade ago.

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Former Auckland mayor Dick Hubbard and his wife Diana are selling their beloved Queenstown home, Te Komata. Designed by architect Christine Hall, this award-winning cedar-and-schist house on Queenstown Hill features a distinctive curved roof and panoramic lake views.
The 385m² home is designed for privacy and low maintenance, making it an ideal "lock and leave" property. It includes a high-spec Gaggenau kitchen and is perfect for hosting, with two self-contained guest suites.
The Hubbard’s named the house Te Komata, which means ‘small hill’.
The views from the home are magnificent.
Te Komata has received a number of building industry awards.
The open-plan design is anchored by a top-tier kitchen.
The home has panoramic views - even from the bedroom.
The couple avoided unnecessary scale in the design of the house.
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