Home in his artist flat

If my partner would let me, I would get rid of...

OMG this is a shady question. He knows exactly the answer to this. I’m too scared to say this publicly... but his old computer that’s gathering dust.

Title of a book, film or television show that best describes the mood in your home?

Gaycation.

Best money you have ever spent on the house?

The bed I bought off my friend Sophie Dowson. It’s got a lamp in the headboard which I think is low-key expensive but we bought it for nothing.

Worst thing that’s ever gone wrong while entertaining?

I’m the perfect host. But my best friend once had a dinner party and dropped an entire pot of pasta and I got to witness that. It was heaven.

One item I wish I had kept or not got rid of is?

Honestly no regrets! I love getting rid of stuff and as soon as I have got rid of something I instantly forget I ever owned it.

Favourite piece of furniture?

I love these benches my boyfriend Micheal created as part of an exhibition for The Dowse Gallery in Wellington. I love that they are his work. They are one of a kind.

If I had $50k, what I would change about my house is...

Not a thing... I do not own this place. But I would save that money for the tiniest part of a deposit for my own house.

Which home habit annoys you the most?

A dirty kitchen is my biggest nightmare. I hate feeling toast crumbs under my feet in the morning. But it always happens.

What’s one domestic/ housework/gardening trick you’ve learned over the years?

Learning to accept that you are never done with housework! You just have to learn to deal with it. Or maybe hire a cleaner. But I’m not at that stage in my life yet.

Shortland Street – The Musical is at Auckland’s ASB Waterfront Theatre November 17 to December 8. The show will tour New Zealand in March and April 2019.