Round 16 Summary

Finally it's over!

Births: 4 (Janelle Patterson, Rhea Newman, Drake Domingo, Beck Robinson)

Deaths: 1 (Kurt Robinson)

Engagements: 1 (Amabelle Harper and Patrick Marlowe)

Marriages: 1 (Amabelle Harper and Patrick Marlowe)

Break-ups: 1 (Frieda Robinson and Christian Price)

Graduations: 5 (Dawn Whitfield, Zach Whitfield, Josh Cooper, Lilly Fielding, Finn Harris)

New residents: 2 (Kaitlyn Brennan, Gabriel Domingo)


Total population: 91 (47 females, 44 males)
Babies: 2
Toddlers: 7
Children: 17
Teens: 13
Adults: 40
Elders: 12

Christmas lights, 2026

Round 16: December 2026

Toby Parker is 34, Erin is 31, Naomi is 3 and Iona Fielding is 14.

Narrated by Erin.

We found out I was pregnant just a few days ago and so far this pregnancy has been terrible! I feel sick and tired almost all day long.

The Harper-Marlowe wedding

Patrick Marlowe is 79 and Amabelle Harper is 71.

Wellington Gazette, December 2026

by Brooke Greene

Restauranteur Kurt Robinson died at 70 after dealing with health problems for a few months.

Happy Birthday, December 2026

Dixie and Tom had talked about a third child but they weren't actively trying so baby #3 comes as a bit of a surprise. It doesn't really matter though because they are extremely happy and can't wait to see whether their daughters Liana and Janelle will get a baby sister or brother. The baby is due in June 2027.

Dixie doesn't remember having any specific cravings during her previous pregnancies but now all she wants to eat is anything spicy and hot. Tom tries not to complain but it gets a bit boring to have chili con carne for every meal.

Love can save it all

Round 16: November 2026

Janie Greene is 32, Danny Cooper is 30, Bridget Greene-Cooper is 8, Lucas is 7 and Molly is 5.

Narrated by Danny.

We'd been struggling financially ever since we moved into the house in Exmoor. No matter what we did, we just couldn't seem to pay off much of our huge mortgage and the situation started to take its toll on everything - our relationship, our kids, our work, everything.

It felt like we were heading towards a break-up because we were both so stressed out. I ended up sleeping on the sofa more nights that I care to think about because I just didn't want to go upstairs in case Janie was still awake and we'd end up fighting. We finally sat down and had a talk and came to the conclusion that we have to find a cheaper place to live.

That'll be the day

Round 16: November 2026

Jackie and Ryland Whitfield are 75.

(Max is 70, Regan is 62 and Dawn is 22.)

Can't stop the feeling

Round 16: October 2026

Ben Cooper is 48, Denise is 40, Riley is 16, Liam is 14, Brady is 7 and Tate is 5.

Narrated by Liam.

I've been kind of slacking my way through school for the past two years since I started high school but I try much harder now that I kind of know what I want to do when I grow up. I think I want to become an architect but I need good grades to get into uni. Dad's really happy that I want to follow in his footsteps and mom just happy that I'm interested in my homework for a change.

Sunny road

Round 16: September 2026

Dawn Whitfield is 22, Josh Cooper and Finn Harris are 21, Shea Harris is 6.

Narrated by Finn.

Josh living with us has gone much better than I expected. He's surprisingly tidy and he's willing to babysit whenever we ask if he doesn't have classes.

Till sunrise

Round 16: September 2026

Lilly Fielding is 21.

(Max is 70 and Regan is 62.)

Narrated by Lilly.

I've lived in my teeny tiny apartment for a few months now. I didn't even bother bringing my own stuff here so it's stored at mom and dad's house for now.

Wellington Gazette, September 2026

Patrick Marlowe is 79 and Amabelle Harper is 71.

Kisses of fire

Round 16: September 2026

Aaron Hayes, Emily Midlock and Frieda Robinson are 18.

(Alexandra is 52.)

Narrated by Aaron.

I've been trying very hard to concentrate on my studies but I'm very easily distracted with thoughts of Emily. It feels weird to feel this way about her because we've been friends for so long and she used to be my brother's girlfriend.

Happy Birthday, September 2026

It's a month before Paige Robinson's due date but she and her husband have come to the hospital due to Paige having contractions. Nurse Holt tries to assure Jack that there's nothing to worry about.

Born to run

Round 16: August 2026

Zach Whitfield is 22.

Narrated by Zach.

After four years of dorm life I really enjoy my own apartment and the privacy of it. Even if I'm not the greatest cook it's still great sitting down for breakfast or lunch and not having to listen to a bunch of insane dorm mates either getting into fights or flirting with each other or me.

GOSSIP! Issue 15/2026

Movie icon Stella Harris met author Elissa Cooper for a cozy lunch at Exmoor's new restaurant. The two seemed to have a lot to talk about - perhaps more movies of a certain lady detective will see the light of day soon?

Running out

Round 16: July 2026

Cal and Elissa Cooper are 64.

(Stella is 62, Brady is 7 and Tate is 5.)

Narrated by Elissa.

Cal and I are finally in the clear after years and years of financial struggles. To me the biggest luxury is to be able to pay the rent without worries and help our children if they need something. Dining at the finest restaurants is a nice bonus but being stress-free is the best thing.

Happy Birthday, July 2026

Paige Robinson's pregnancy was difficult at first but by the third trimester she's started feeling really well. She was put on maternity leave quite early on due to cramping and at first she was a bit lost with what to do with all the free time. Now she's learned to appreciate it because she gets to spend so much time with her kids Emma and Todd while husband Jack works in the garden.

How long will I love you

Round 16: June 2026

Tom Patterson is 33, Dixie is 32, Liana is 3 and Janelle is 1.

(Janie is 32.)

Narrated by Dixie.

Tom and I decided it's about time to take a little vacation - just the two of us. On our honeymoon we just drove up to my parents' cabin for a couple of days but this time we decided we needed a change of scenery so we booked flights and a room in a fancy hotel at Shirakawa Village.

Happy Birthday, June 2026

Eve and her boyfriend Gabriel are ready to welcome their baby into the world. Eve is feeling surprisingly well considering that she's been in labour for a few hours now. Maybe the torture she puts her body through as a ballet dancer helps with the labour pains. Gabriel just tries to support his girlfriend the best he can.

Heaven knows

Round 16: May 2026

Sam Cooper is 48, Grace is 43, Madelyn and Ross are 15 and James is 10.

(Greg is 33 and Jeremy is 15.)

Narrated by Sam.

Ross came out as gay last year and I'd be lying if I said I was happy about it. I didn't say anything to him about it but I guess he noticed because at some point it felt like he spent more time at his boyfriend's house than at home. I'm okay with it now that I've gotten used to the idea of my son having a boyfriend. Seeing him happy is what matters the most.