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Winners revealed: Nelson and Marlborough Architecture Awards 2026

Awards | Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects has announced the winners of this year’s Nelson and Marlborough Architecture Awards.

Brick Bay Folly 2027 Call for entries

News | The well-known architecture competition, is now taking entries, offering emerging architects the opportunity to realise an installation of their design with a $30,000 grant.

Colour Collab: Céili Murphy

People | In this instalment of the Colour Collab series brought to you by Resene, Céili Murphy, interiors lead at one of the country’s largest practices, Architectus, discuss how she shapes cohesive and considered spaces for the firm’s diverse range of clients.

Coronet Ridge Resort wins Hotel of the Year – Refurbishment

News | Coronet Ridge Resort has been named Hotel of the Year – Refurbishment at the 2026 Australasia Pacific HM Hotel Design Awards, cementing its status as one of the region’s most exceptional luxury properties.

Petition to save Ted McCoy Archway Theatres

News | A petition has been made to save Otago university’s Archway Lecture Theatres designed in the 70s by the late Ted McCoy of McCoy and Wixon Architects.

Winners revealed: Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay Architecture Awards 2026

Awards | Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects has announced the winners of this year’s Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay Architecture Awards.

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.