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Open Christchurch 2025: Jane Rooney’s picks

Previews | Architectus principal Jane Rooney shares some of her top picks for Open Christchurch 2025, from the 51 buildings, 2 designed landscapes, 5 guided walks and 40+ events on offer between 2 and 4 May.

Nohonga design competition 2022 entries open

Previews | The biennial Nohonga (seat) design challenge for 2022 is open for entries.

Five years, five lessons: The Pacifica

Previews | Five years after completion of The Pacifica, the team at Plus Studio reflect on what this project has taught them about density design and living in Aotearoa.

New architectural Master’s degree at AUT

Previews | In 2026, AUT will offer the Master of Architectural Design Management, the first degree of its kind in New Zealand to focus on pre-contract, design integration in construction.

Green Property Summit 2025: The time for action is now.

Previews | The summit focused on challenges and positive outcomes in both sides of the Tasman highlighting the opportunity for shared learning and collaboration.

A major flaw in the Fast-track Approvals Bill

Previews | Richard Reid provides his observations and insights on the Fast-track Approvals Bill, drawing from 25 years of assessing and designing nationally-important infrastructure and urban renewal projects.

Save the Begonia House: Our built heritage deserves better

Previews | Opinion: Architect Roger Walker is calling for the Wellington Botanic Garden’s Begonia House to be spared from demolition.

SKETS Studio: Your AEC partner in New Zealand

Previews | Partner content: SKETS Studio, with 19+ years of experience, 800+ architects, designers, and engineers, is the AEC industry’s one-stop solution.

Redefining simple luxuries

Previews | The simplicity of the classic Kiwi bach has been brought into the 2020s by a cross-disciplinary design team that has curated an understated and modern take on tradition.

Unveiling the effects of the RMA changes

Previews | Plan Co, a planning consultancy who specialise in the preparation, lodgement and management of resource consent applications discuss the developing effects of the recent RMA changes.

A private sanctuary

Previews | Partner content: Warmup’s new Waterproofed Shower System aims to meet the customer’s needs for luxury and comfort by combining waterproofing with undertile heating.

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