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Apartment developer declares insolvency owing $3.76m
Unexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.

Three top new residences which won 2024 architecture awards
Outstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.

Matakohe Architecture shares how it uses kaupapa Māori
Jade Kake talks to Tom Raynel about how kaupapa Māori influences Matakohe's designs.

Designer Chris Tate explains why he formulated radical new Piha house
Unorthodox house perched on a V-shaped concrete plinth.

Council starts 'process' to remove beach shelter
Council says the shelter has to come down as it breaches bylaws.

'My toes curl in embarrassment': Hastings' new signs slammed
Hastings' new sign has been criticised as projecting a 'boring, bog-awful image'.

Opinion: Here's a beef about some bottles
OPINION: 'Let's gather all the container designers together for a meal of sardines.'

Bedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartments
Free-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.

'Surprise, intrigue' at three-home building which appears as one
Could this be a new prototype for terraced housing on medium-density Auckland sites?

New house at Gibbs Farm sculpture park on NZ's Best Homes with Phil Spencer
'Leveraging our innovative reputation in the pursuit of creating remarkable homes'.

How a mum of triplets made it on to the walls of big brands such as Louis Vuitton & Nobu
The company aims to create beautiful wallpapers for beautiful spaces.

Prof Deidre Brown wins Institute of Architects' gold medal
'She continues to make an astounding contribution to architecture in Aotearoa." - NZIA

Waimahara is about remembering our responsibilities to water
Waimahara, an immersive, interactive artwork, will open this weekend

History of chair design on show
This curious exhibition on now at Objectspace reveals the history of the simple, yet not so simple chair in Aotearoa. Video / Dean Purcell

Whalebones, bikinis and a throne: New Zealand design history in 110 chairs
New exhibition reveals curious tales of 110 chairs from NZ's history.

'Like wraparound westie sunglasses': Tower scoops national architecture award
It's robust and low-maintenance, built to withstand the very severe coastal environment.

The pricey new kitchen trend that's sold as a 'life hack'
Telegraph: Why ruin your kitchen's ambience with signs of human habitation?

Warriors unveil new jersey for 2024 NRL season
Local company Dynasty Sport confirmed as apparel partner for next season and beyond.

Top Kiwi architect Marshall Cook dies
'There’s not enough time to say all that needs to be said about Marsh.'

Māori art exhibition book wins supreme design award
Books grounded in te ao Māori were the big winners at the awards ceremony.