Closure of AGM’s publishing operations in New Zealand
AGM’s publishing operations in New Zealand, including Architecture NZ magazine, ArchitectureNow and the Interior Awards, will be closing on 31 May, 2026 as part of a broader strategic shift by its owner, Hubexo.
Te Waharoa cruise terminal proposal released for Auckland waterfront
A proposal for a new international cruise terminal, Te Waharoa, has been released for Auckland, outlining plans to adapt existing port infrastructure and develop a new arrival facility for large-scale cruise vessels.
Te Pūtahi releases programme for the festival of architectural excellence, Open Christchurch 2026
This year’s festival, presented by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City-Making, takes place 1-3 May. Fifty-two buildings, two cycle tours, four guided walks and over forty activities make up its largest programme to date.
Breathing new life into an architectural treasure
Futuna Chapel restoration project architect and trustee Dr Peter Parkes describes almost two decades of heritage conservation on the John Scott-designed Futuna Chapel.
Bosch opens new Experience Centre
Originally established as a training facility for retail partners, the new Auckland space has evolved into a public-facing Experience Centre showcasing the best of Bosch innovation across cooking, dishwashing, laundry and refrigeration.
Future Thinker of the Year announced
The New Zealand Green Building Council has named the winner of its inaugural green leadership award.
Conservation in extremes: a heritage architect’s Antarctic experience
Heritage architect Lucy Hayes-Stevenson has recently returned from an Antarctic Heritage Trust (AHT) expedition to the Ross Sea.
Engineering and architecture firms close the gender pay equity gap
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.
Making Menopause Work
Making Menopause Work by the Ministry for Women is a free, flexible and practical guide for workplaces to support their people through peri/menopause.
Turning pain into purpose
Christchurch-based Sheppard & Rout Architects and Meadow Landscape Architecture have collaborated to design a calm, carefully crafted ‘pod’ to be placed in schools and community settings throughout the country.
In the Making: Design from Aotearoa
In the Making is an exhibition of contemporary material and process-led design from Aotearoa, open to the public on 7-8 March at Silo6 on Auckland’s waterfront.
The New Zealand Convention Centre opens
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
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.
Commonwealth Association of Architects celebrate 60th year in New Zealand.
The Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) is marking its 60th anniversary in 2026 with a programme of events and digital initiatives.
Cohousing + passive housing at Peachgrove East
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.
Closure of AGM’s publishing operations in New Zealand
AGM’s publishing operations in New Zealand, including Architecture NZ magazine, ArchitectureNow and the Interior Awards, will be closing on 31 May, 2026 as part of a broader strategic shift by its owner, Hubexo.Te Waharoa cruise terminal proposal released for Auckland waterfront
A proposal for a new international cruise terminal, Te Waharoa, has been released for Auckland, outlining plans to adapt existing port infrastructure and develop a new arrival facility for large-scale cruise vessels.Te Pūtahi releases programme for the festival of architectural excellence, Open Christchurch 2026
This year’s festival, presented by Te Pūtahi Centre for Architecture and City-Making, takes place 1-3 May. Fifty-two buildings, two cycle tours, four guided walks and over forty activities make up its largest programme to date.Breathing new life into an architectural treasure
Futuna Chapel restoration project architect and trustee Dr Peter Parkes describes almost two decades of heritage conservation on the John Scott-designed Futuna Chapel.Bosch opens new Experience Centre
Originally established as a training facility for retail partners, the new Auckland space has evolved into a public-facing Experience Centre showcasing the best of Bosch innovation across cooking, dishwashing, laundry and refrigeration.Future Thinker of the Year announced
The New Zealand Green Building Council has named the winner of its inaugural green leadership award.Conservation in extremes: a heritage architect’s Antarctic experience
Heritage architect Lucy Hayes-Stevenson has recently returned from an Antarctic Heritage Trust (AHT) expedition to the Ross Sea.Engineering and architecture firms close the gender pay equity gap
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.Making Menopause Work
Making Menopause Work by the Ministry for Women is a free, flexible and practical guide for workplaces to support their people through peri/menopause.Turning pain into purpose
Christchurch-based Sheppard & Rout Architects and Meadow Landscape Architecture have collaborated to design a calm, carefully crafted ‘pod’ to be placed in schools and community settings throughout the country.In the Making: Design from Aotearoa
In the Making is an exhibition of contemporary material and process-led design from Aotearoa, open to the public on 7-8 March at Silo6 on Auckland’s waterfront.The New Zealand Convention Centre opens
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
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.Commonwealth Association of Architects celebrate 60th year in New Zealand.
The Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) is marking its 60th anniversary in 2026 with a programme of events and digital initiatives.Cohousing + passive housing at Peachgrove East
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.Newsletter
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