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Nelson and Marlborough Architecture Awards 2026: Shortlist announced

Awards | Noneteen projects have been shortlisted in the 2026 Nelson and Marlborough Architecture Awards. The shortlist was compiled by a jury led by by Patrick Avery of Untitled Works.

Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay Architecture Awards 2026: Shortlist announced

Awards | Sixteen projects have been shortlisted in the 2026 Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay Architecture Awards. The shortlist was compiled by a jury led by Matt Edmonds of Designgroup Stapleton Elliott

Women reshaping Aotearoa’s spaces and design culture

People | This International Women’s Day, Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects invited two leading female architects to share their experiences in the profession.

Future Thinker of the Year announced

News | The New Zealand Green Building Council has named the winner of its inaugural green leadership award.

NZGBC announce Future Thinker of the Year

Awards | Master of Architecture student Eloise Blewden crowned Future Thinker of the Year for 2022

Introducing 2026 Interior Awards juror Amanda Harkness

People | Interior Awards 2026 convenor Amanda Harkness tells us what she’s looking forward to with this year’s judging process.

Conservation in extremes

News | Heritage architect Lucy Hayes-Stevenson has recently returned from an Antarctic Heritage Trust (AHT) expedition to the Ross Sea.

Podcast: Who, or what, defines Indigenous architecture?

People | Carroll Go-Sam and Deidre Brown explore the progress of Indigenous recognition and representation in architecture across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Weaving together history and innovation

People | When looking to explore and unlock the infinite possibilities of its Designer Jet technology further, GH Commercial teamed up with Tāmaki Makaurau-based interior design studio Outline Design.

Engineering and architecture firms close the gender pay equity gap

News | A recent report by The Diversity Agenda shows engineering and architecture firms in New Zealand have closed the gender pay equity gap from 5.6% down to 0.4% in 2024.