Co-host Paul Glover revealed his aversion to internal gutters ahead of the premiere of Love It or List It NZ, airing tonight, November 1 at 7:30 pm on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+.
Unpacking the 1News Grill Revelations
The disclosure came during a 1News Grill session as Glover prepares to launch the latest series of the property renovation show. The conversation touched on his personal real estate preferences, regional New Zealand property markets, and the skills that bridge his careers in acting and real estate.
Blueprint for a Dream Property
Glover outlined five distinct features for his own dream home. His ideal setup includes a large open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space opening onto a covered deck, ample lawn space, an infinity pool, and a dedicated personal chef.
Regional Markets and Kiwiana Charm
When asked about underrated real estate markets in New Zealand, Glover pointed directly to the regions. He described them as places offering a nostalgic slice of Kiwiana without the steep price tags found in major metropolitan centers. Glover also highlighted the Ohakune carrot—originally built as a bank commercial prop—as a notable drawcard for the Ruapehu tourist economy.
Bridging Acting and Property Sales
Drawing parallels between his two professional fields, Glover noted that honesty, authenticity, seeing the bigger picture, active listening, humor, creative problem-solving, and empathy are crucial for both acting and real estate. Looking back at his teenage years, he described himself using three words: gregarious, adventurous, and entertaining.
Open Home Appeal and Weekend Routines
For current reading material, Glover pointed to James Clear’s Atomic Habits. When discussing what draws crowds to open homes, he cited light-filled open-plan spaces, fresh renovations, strong staging and photography, and gorgeous kitchens.
| Category | Paul Glover’s Preference / Selection |
|---|---|
| Dream Home Feature | Open-plan kitchen/living to covered deck, large lawn, infinity pool, personal chef |
| Underrated Real Estate | The regions (nostalgic Kiwiana without big city prices) |
| Unwanted Design Feature | Internal gutters (based on personal experience) |
| Shared Skills | Honesty, authenticity, listening, empathy, creative problem-solving |
| Recent Reading | Atomic Habits by James Clear |
Addressing his own habits, Glover admitted that his love of patisserie is a personal trait he continually works to keep in check. His ideal weekend, away from hosting open homes, centers on quality time with whānau, nature, friends, conversations with his mother, and walking their Pug-Zu.
Love It or List It NZ premieres tonight at 7:30 pm on TVNZ 1, with streaming available on TVNZ+.
