A History of New Zealand Apartment Buildings

This talk by Julia Gatley, an Associate Professor of Architecuture in the School of Architecture and Planning, draws from a research project that documents and analyses New Zealand’s history of apartment building. It identifies exemplars from across the decades and teases out key changes over time, in apartment design, in...

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2023 Walking Summit

Registrations are now open for the 2023 Aotearoa New Zealand Walking Summit. The theme is “Walking into the Future.” After a keynote speech from Hon. Michael Wood, MP, Minister of Transport, setting out his vision for the future of walking, there are two days full of presentations, panels, and walkshops. Find...

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Show your heart for the Hauraki

For more than a century, the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana been pummeled by overfishing, sedimentation, and destructive bottom fishing methods like trawling. Join Greenpeace and Forest & Bird at a special event to show your heart for the Hauraki. Boaties, paddleboarders, kayakers and ocean lovers will gather on the water...

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New Zealand Archaeology Week

A series of events will take place throughout the country showcasing the importance of protecting our archaeological heritage, including: new episodes of the Aotearoa Unearthed podcast a two-day training course on maritime archaeology at Highwic. Newmarke a short documentary on dry-stone walls in the Auckland central isthmus With a goal...

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Save Our Trains / The Future Is Rail get-together

Save Our Trains / The Future Is Rail is hosting a casual get-together and everyone is welcome to attend. Registration Link This is an opportunity to discuss inter-regional and long-distance passenger rail and the role it can play in connecting people, revitalising communities, and reducing carbon emissions. This event is...

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Pivot Point: Deep Environmental Change

Aotearoa New Zealand is currently undergoing major policy reforms that will change the way we live, play and do business. The resource management system is being overhauled and management of our unique environment is being strengthened across multiple domains. The recovery from cyclones Hale and Gabrielle will occur in this...

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The Traveller’s Tales – Lessons from European cities

Senior writer for NZ Herald, Simon Wilson, will be in conversation with city lovers Alec Tang, George Weeks, and Nicolas Reid. As we return to overseas travel, our city lovers have been exploring Europe. What has changed and what is now happening in Europe? What can we learn from our...

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