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Unitec students’ design explorations at BuildNZ

News | Unitec has partnered with XPO Events since 2016 to showcase student-led design explorations through the practice of making.

The Bone Marrow Cancer Trust and Plus Architecture open new Christchurch accommodation facility

Projects | The Bone Marrow Cancer Trust in collaboration with Plus Architecture has officially opened Rānui Apartments, offering 43 self-contained apartments as a sanctuary for patients and their families.

Future of Housing Summit: Industry Leader Roadmap

News | The Future of Housing Summit, in collaboration with Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects (NZIA), is set to take place at the nation’s largest build, design and architectural trade show, BuildNZ.

Experimenting with building (Under the Volcano)

News | A team of University of Auckland architecture students is constructing a series of architectonic sculptures to explore suburban built environments and home ownership attitudes.

2025 World Architecture Festival shortlist announced

Awards | The World Architecture Festival awards programme has released its shortlist, with 11 projects from nine Aotearoa practices making the cut.

Aventuur shares vision for Auckland Surf Park masterplan

Projects | Studio Pacific’s design transforms Dairy Flat site into a connected, surf-centred neighbourhood.

NZILA announces new President

News | Former CEO of Isthmus Group, Ralph Johns, has been announced as the new President/Chair of NZILA. He will serve a two-year term until June 2027.

Winners revealed: Southern Architecture Awards 2025

Awards | Nineteen projects received Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Local Awards for the Southern region this year.

Meet ECC - Sponsor of the Interior Awards 2025

Awards | ECC has partnered with the programme since 2015 and this year celebrates its 10th year as a sponsor.

Strategic partnership between Architectus and ŌRUA aims to advance Māori design excellence

News | Architectus and Māori architectural practice ŌRUA have announced they are joining forces to further advance culturally responsive, place-based architecture that reflects the unique identity of Aotearoa.