ArchitectureNow Editorial Desk

Tickets on sale for the Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival

News | Tickets are now on sale for the 15th edition of the Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival, travelling to venues across Aotearoa New Zealand until Sunday 21 June.

CTRL Space expands into Queenstown

News | Interior architecture studio CTRL Space has announced it will open a Queenstown studio in mid-2026, expanding its trans-Tasman footprint into one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing tourism and development regions.

AUT expert co-leads Lean Construction

People | AUT’s leading role in Lean Construction has seen associate professor Mani Poshdar from the School of Future Environments become the co-lead of a prestigious international group.

Kiwi blooms at Shenzhen flower show

News | Aucklander Jules Moore’s ocean-themed display has attracted 2.1 million visitors at Shenzhen Greater Bay Area Flower Show, earning a gold medal and Best Feature Garden recognition among other global masters.

Closure of AGM’s publishing operations in New Zealand

News | AGM’s publishing operations in New Zealand, including Architecture NZ magazine, ArchitectureNow and the Interior Awards, will be closing on 31 May, 2026 as part of a broader strategic shift by its owner, Hubexo.

Te Waharoa cruise terminal proposal released for Auckland waterfront

News | A proposal for a new international cruise terminal, Te Waharoa, has been released for Auckland, outlining plans to adapt existing port infrastructure and develop a new arrival facility for large-scale cruise vessels.

Colour Collab: Mike Hartley

People | In this instalment of the Colour Collab series brought to you by Resene, Lloyd Hartley co-founder and director Mike Hartley discusses his architecture, interiors and project management practice.

Auckland Architecture Awards 2026: Shortlist announced

Awards | 64 projects have been shortlisted in the 2026 Acukland Architecture Awards. The shortlist was compiled by a jury led by Rachael Rush of Klein Architects.

Te Pūtahi releases programme for the festival of architectural excellence, Open Christchurch 2026

News | This year’s festival, presented by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City-Making, takes place 1-3 May. Fifty-two buildings, two cycle tours, four guided walks and over forty activities make up its largest programme to date.

Wellington Architecture Awards 2026: Shortlist announced

Awards | 30 projects have been shortlisted in the 2026 Wellington Architecture Awards. The shortlist was compiled by a jury led by Amanda Bulman of Three Line Studio.