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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.

Better City hui calls for quality intensification.

Previews | How can the NZIA and Auckland Council collaborate across design, planning and policy to deliver density without compromising liveability, equity or sustainability?

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.

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.