Registration & Programme
New Zealand Architectural Design Conference 2025
Impact, Innovation, and Identity
Venue: Dunedin Town Hall
Conference Overview
With inspiring speakers and memorable social functions, grab your tickets today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of architecture in New Zealand.
Conference Registration Options
Registrations for the New Zealand Architectural Design Conference are now open. For any queries please contact our events team on 03 358 0277.
Additional Ticket Options
All social functions are included in the ADNZ member registration (with the exception of ADNZ Student members). Additional tickets are priced as below. The public may also purchase tickets to these events:
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Themed Welcome Function (Thursday 30 October)
Member/family rate: $145 inc GST.
Public rate: $170 inc GST + booking fee. -
ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards Gala Dinner (Friday 31 October) Member/family rate: $190 inc GST.
Public rate: $250 inc GST + booking fee. -
ADNZ GIB® Architectural Walking Tour (Saturday 1 November)
Member/family rate: $95 inc GST.
Public rate: $135 inc GST + booking fee.
Reception
Wednesday 29 October
5.30 pm - 6.30pm
WEDNESDAY MIX AND MINGLE
Craft Bar & Kitchen
Brought to you by Altus and New Zealand Steel
Day One
Thursday 30 October
Recharge your mobile devices anytime at our recharging station brought to you by Polyflor
Stay hydrated at the juice station brought to you by Resene Construction
8.00am
REGISTRATIONS AND EXHIBITION OPEN
TEA AND COFFEE AVAILABLE
Coffee cart brought to you by Mammoth
9.00am
MIHI WHAKATAU
9.15am
WELCOME FROM ADNZ PRINCIPAL PARTNER GIB®
9.20am
DESIGN AS ECOSYSTEM: WHERE INNOVATION GROWS, IDENTITY EVOLVES, AND IMPACT TAKES ROOT
Damien van Brandenburg, Architecture van Brandenburg
10.10am
MINISTER ADDRESS VIA VIDEO
Hon Chris Penk, Minister for Building and Construction
INDUSTRY UPDATE FROM MBIE
Suzannah Toulmin, Manager, Building Consenting and Practitioners Policy at MBIE
10.25am
MORNING TEA AMONGST THE EXHIBITION
Brought to you by COLORSTEEL®
11.10am
GEORGE STREET: WHAKAPAPA OF PLACE
Dr Megan Pōtiki, Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou / Aukaha
11.40am
3 x 10
Darryl Church, Managing Director, DCA Architects of Transformation
Brought to you by Masterspec
12.20pm
LUNCH AMONGST THE EXHIBITION
1.35pm
OUTLOOK FOR THE NZ ECONOMY
Tony Alexander, Independent Economist
Brought to you by Altus
2.35pm
CELEBRATIONS OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMMUNITY
Susie Elms, ADNZ Board Chair
2.40pm
NETWORKING AFTERNOON TEA
3.30pm
THE HUNT FOR A GOOD IDEA
Pete Bossley, Director/Registered Architect, and Miriam van Wezel, Artist, Bossley Architects
Brought to you by Resene
4.45pm
CONFERENCE CLOSING DAY ONE
6.30pm - 10.30pm
THEMED WELCOME PARTY - HIGHLAND FLING
Errick's
Brought to you by APL
Day Two
Friday 31 October
8.00am
TEA AND COFFEE AMONGST THE EXHIBITION
Coffee cart brought to you by Mammoth
9.00am
WHAT'S COMING NEXT - AND WHAT WILL STILL MATTER WHEN IT DOES
Ben Taylor, Executive VP, Commercial and Production, Animation Research Ltd
Brought to you by GIB®
9.55am
MORNING TEA AMONGST THE EXHIBITION
Brought to you by Altus
10.40am
AI IN PRACTICE: SUPPORTING ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS
Siobhan Lilley, Engineering Practice Project Engineer, Engineering New Zealand
10.45am
ROBOTIC RENAISSANCE: ADVANCING CONSTRUCTION WITH AUTOMATION
Jonathon Dutton, Senior BIM Manager, Southbase
11.20am
DESIGN AND COLLABORATION WITH IWI MĀORI
Keni-Duke Hetet, Designer, Waka Group Architecture
11.40am
ACKNOWLEDGING 'VA': NAVIGATING CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT IN PASIFIKA ARCHITECTURE
Esekia Faiga, Registered Architect, Co-Founder/Director Pou Architecture
12.05pm
BUILDING CAPABILITY FOR A STRONGER FUTURE: THE ROLE OF THE CONSTRUCTION GROWTH FOUNDATION
Brian Dillon, CEO, Construction Growth Foundation (CGF)
12.15pm
LUNCH AMONGST THE EXHIBITION
1.30pm
BUILT OFF-SITE, JUDGED ON-SITE
Paul Brown, Architect/Director PB&A, and Andrew Smith, Principal Architect PB&A
2.30pm
NETWORKING AFTERNOON TEA
3.00pm
PAYING IT FORWARD
Charlotte Muschamp, Registered Architect (USA), Alki Design
Brought to you by COLORSTEEL®
3.15pm
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Keiron O’Connell, Architectural Designer, Keiron O’Connell Architecture
3.40pm
THE DUNEDIN STUDY
Professor Moana Theodore, Director of the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study
4.30pm
CONFERENCE CLOSE
6.30pm - 11pm
ADNZ RESENE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AWARDS GALA DINNER
Dunedin Town Hall
Day Three
Saturday 01 November
9.30am - 1.30pm
ADNZ GIB® ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR
Leaving from Distinction Hotel
Conference Programme
ADNZ Accompanying Person Programme
Accompanying Person Programme is only available for ADNZ members' "significant other" i.e. husband/wife/partner only. This is not to be used for ADNZ members' additional staff. This programme includes all social functions, access to conference plenary sessions, an activity, and free time to enjoy all that Dunedin has to offer.
$750 inc GST + booking fees
Social Functions & Activities
Wednesday Mix and Mingle - Wednesday 29 October, 5.30pm
If you are in Dunedin on Wednesday, 29 October, come along to Craft Bar & Kitchen for a drink and a nibbles. 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Great opportunity to meet all the exhibitors. (Limited complimentary drinks and snacks).
Location: Craft Bar & Kitchen, 17 Bath Street, Central Dunedin
Date & time: Wednesday 29 October from 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Themed Welcome Function - Thursday 30 October, 6.30pm
Brought to you by APL
Widely regarded amongst the ADNZ community as one of the most memorable events of the year, our Thursday night function is a fantastic opportunity to catch up and meet the many people who make up ADNZ. Step into the spirit of Dunedin’s past with an evening that celebrates Gaelic tradition. Highland Fling invites guests to don their finest tartan, kilts, sashes, or Celtic-inspired attire for a dress-up party filled with creativity, laughter, music, and fun. Whether you're channelling a rugged clansman, a fierce highland lass, shortbread or haggis - or simply enjoying the vibe - this will be a night of flair and fun in true Dunedin style. Join us for a night of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories! For ADNZ Members, one ticket to this event is included in your conference registration (excluding ADNZ student members).
Location: Erricks, 218 Crawford Street, Dunedin
Date & time: Thursday 30 October from 6.30pm - Make your own way to and from venue.
ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards Gala Dinner - Friday 31 October, 6.30pm
An evening like no other, our gala dinner celebration is your opportunity to dress in your formal finery as we raise a glass to the excellence of the 2025 ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards and celebrate and recognise leadership in environmentally responsible design. Of course, the night will also include the long-awaited announcement of the 2025 winners of the coveted National, Kaitiakitanga and Supreme Awards.
Location: Dunedin Town Hall, 1 Harrop Steet, Dunedin City Centre
Date & time: Friday 31 October from 6.30pm
ADNZ GIB® Architectural Walking Tour - Saturday 1 November, 9.30am - 1.30pm
Join our tour of some of the buildings that make up Dunedin's historic and iconic architecture. A picnic lunch is included, and the tour will take place wet or fine, no matter the weather conditions.
Location: Meet at Distinction Hotel, 6 Liverpool Street, Central Dunedin
Date & time: Saturday, 1 November | 9.00am - 1.30pm
Accommodation
Special rates have been arranged with the following providers. Based on availability.
