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The New Zealand Convention Centre opens

News | The New Zealand International Convention Centre by Warren and Mahoney, Moller Architects and Woods Bagot opened its doors to the public on 13 February 2026.

Farewell Pip

News | One of New Zealand’s most distinguished architects, Pip Cheshire FNZIA, CNZM and 2013 New Zealand Institute of Architects Gold Medal recipient, has died following a brief illness.

Sarosh Mulla joins the 2026 Interior Awards jury

People | Introducing Interior Awards juror Sarosh Mulla of Pac Studio, an innovative, ideas-driven design practice specialising in architecture, interior design and special projects.

Colour Collab: Daniel Kempka

People | In this instalment of the Colour Collab series brought to you by Resene, Warren and Mahoney Senior Associate Daniel Kempka discusses designing deeply empathic spaces.

Introducing 2026 Interior Awards juror Annabel Smart

People | Joining this year’s Interior Awards jury is Annabel Smart of Studio 11:11, an award-winning design studio operating in multiple disciplines across New Zealand, Australia and The Netherlands.

Outside In wins eight honours at International Plantscape Awards

Awards | The New Zealand interior plantscape design studio, Outside In, has received eight awards across multiple categories at the 2026 International Plantscape Awards (IPA) in Florida, positioning the studio among the world’s leading practitioners in biophilic design.

Protecting Canterbury’s taonga

Projects | A cornerstone of the Ōtautahi Christchurch cultural precinct and wider Canterbury region, Canterbury Museum houses 25 per cent of Aotearoa’s taonga.

Commonwealth Association of Architects celebrate 60th year in New Zealand.

News | The Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) is marking its 60th anniversary in 2026 with a programme of events and digital initiatives.

Meet your 2026 Interior Awards jury

Awards | Providing extensive experience across a wide range of markets and disciplines, including residential, hospitality, commercial, civic and education, meet this year’s Interior Awards jury.

Cohousing + passive housing at Peachgrove East

News | A new development in the Waikato, designed by Smith Architects in collaboration with Greenbridge, promises to make home ownership possible with low deposits and sustainable payments.