'As if Disney were entering Notre Dame!' Cathedral redesign slammed
It was as if "Disney were entering Notre Dame."
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Designs for the new regional museum will be presented to council.
Architectural awards: NZ's 26 best building projects named
Winners range from changes to Auckland War Memorial Museum to a transportable house.
Notre-Dame interior faces woke 'Disney' revamp
Critics aghast at plans seen for "Christianity for dummies" trail inside Notre-Dame.
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This whimsical town has caught the attention of lego-lovers around the world.
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Desperate businesses send staff overseas without MIQ spot
Businesses are sending staff overseas knowing they may not get a place in MIQ for months.
Bach of the Year awards: New Zealand's 10 best family holiday homes
The definition of the once-humble Kiwi holiday home has been stretched to the limits.
Hundertwasser Memorial Park celebrated at design awards
Northland building wins multiple awards at regional Architectural Design Awards.
New Plymouth Airport terminal, Te Hono, finalist in international architecture award
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Investing in art better than money in the bank
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Golden dawn: Hundertwasser art centre's crowning glory
The golden dome for Whangārei's Hundertwasser art centre is hoisted atop today.
Cupola day! What we all got wrong about Whangārei's new landmark
Spectators expected to flock as Hundertwasser building crowned.
North's best new buildings: 62 winners named
Sixty-two awards span commercial, housing, hospitality and much more.
Musterer's hut, micro-brewery amongst winners at architecture awards
The awards ceremony was held at the Christchurch Town Hall on Wednesday.
Crippled: Behind the scenes of Christchurch's cathedral rebuild
Work on track for cathedral to be reinstated - by middle of 2027.
Covid construction chaos: Why NZ's building industry is struggling to cope
Skyrocketing costs, shortages and delays: here's how to beat the building blues.
'Blindsided': Historic Auckland church put up for sale outrages community groups
A tender has been put up for the sale of St David's in Grafton after Anzac Day.
Frank - Changing South Ep 4 - NG Building
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Landmark Wellington church to close after fundraising efforts fail
The Category One-listed complex was deemed earthquake-prone after the Christchurch quakes.
Architects, property bosses react to $452m Aotea Central plans
"Pā on headlands, ridges and maunga recalled in rooftop" - architects.
Norway gets stunning, new Whale museum and it's 'beached az'
There's plenty of exhibition space in the belly of this beast.
Local Focus: St Paul's Pūtiki looking for helpers
Popular tours need more guides. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Report recommends selling or redeveloping Wellington's Opera House
Wellington's key venues are being used at half their capacity and are not fit for purpose.
Revealed: Where the new jobs are in a Covid world
What kind of training will lead to secure jobs as we recover from the Covid recession?
Architectural draughtsman dodges prison for building plan fraud
He misrepresented building plans, inspections and consent forms for Auckland properties.
Inside look: Auckland War Memorial Museum's $38m stunning atrium revamp
A big problem, in a big space, in the grandest hilltop building in Auckland is now fixed.
$500k Mt Roskill state house reno wins top architecture award
Auckland home '2 @ 4 in 1' was designed for the architect's family and in-laws to live in.
Fire-ravaged convention centre: Will it get a redesigned roof?
"Roof design and specifications were compliant" - Ross Taylor, Fletcher Building CEO.
Who gets into med school? Row over Māori, Pacific preferences explained
Doors close on non-preferred applicants at our medical schools.
NZ's 27 best new and refurbished buildings: architecture awards
Buildings honoured from the Tutukaka Coast in Northland to Lake Hayes.
Power Play in Waitaki: Trail through 75 million years of history
From Victorian charm to geological wonders, a road trip through Waitaki has it all.
Local Focus: Whanganui's rich heritage comes at a price
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