Registration & Programme
Conference overview - Breaking New Ground
With inspiring speakers and memorable social functions, secure your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of architecture in New Zealand.

Conference registration options
In order to register, you'll be required to log in (if you have an ADNZ account) or simply sign up and create an account to proceed to the registration page.
ADNZ will be monitoring the COVID situation very closely in the lead up to National Conference.
If our National Conference is unable to go ahead on the scheduled dates, decisions will be made and communicated as soon as possible. Should we need to cancel, full refunds will be provided.
*Early bird pricing valid until 16 October 2020

ADNZ MEMBER
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Plenary sessions
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Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea
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Themed networking function
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ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards Gala Dinner
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Saturday Architectural Tour
$990
INCL GST
LOGIN/SIGN UP REQUIRED
*Early bird pricing valid until 16 October 2020

ADNZ STUDENT MEMBER
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Plenary sessions
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Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea
$230
INCL GST
LOGIN/SIGN UP REQUIRED
*Early bird pricing valid until 16 October 2020

NON-ADNZ MEMBER
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Plenary sessions
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Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea
$1,375
INCL GST
LOGIN/SIGN UP REQUIRED
*Early bird pricing valid until 16 October 2020

ADNZ INTERN MEMBER
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Plenary sessions
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Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea
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Themed networking function
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ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards Gala Dinner
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Saturday Architectural Tour
$570
INCL GST
LOGIN/SIGN UP REQUIRED
Additional Ticket Options
All Social Functions are included in ADNZ member registration, additional tickets are priced as below. Non ADNZ members may also purchase tickets to these events:
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Thursday Night Function - $140 INCL GST
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ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards Gala Dinner - $185 INCL GST
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Saturday Architectural Tour - $86 INCL GST
ADNZ Accompanying Person Programme
Available for ADNZ members only, the accompanying person programme includes all social functions, access to conference plenary sessions, a half day activity with an ADNZ representative, and free time to enjoy all that Dunedin has to offer.
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ADNZ Accompanying Person Programme - $455 INCL GST
LOGIN/SIGN UP REQUIRED

The venue
Town Hall, Dunedin
Conference programme
Day 1
8.00am
REGISTRATIONS AND EXHIBITION OPEN
TEA/COFFEE AVAILABLE
Coffee carts proudly provided by Roofing Industries and Resene Construction
9.00am
GREETINGS BY CONFERENCE MC
Will Johnston
9.05am
Julie-Ann Ross
Architectural Designers New Zealand Board Chair
9.10am
ADNZ UPDATE AND FUTURE
Gregory Watts
Architectural Designers New Zealand CEO
9.40am
WELCOME FROM ADNZ PRINCIPLE PARTNER GIB
9.45am
NEVER STOP STEPPING OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE
William Pike
10.30am
MORNING TEA AMONGST THE EXHIBITION
11.00am
DESIGN INSPIRATION
Gabriella Carrillo
Proudly partnered by Teulo
11.45am
THE HOUSING CRISIS' ROLE IN REIGNITING THE REGIONS
Benje Patterson
Proudly partnered by Benje Patterson People & Places
12.20pm
LUNCH AMONGST THE EXHIBITION
1.30pm
BUGGER THE BOXING...POUR THE CONCRETE ANYWAY!
Sir Ian Taylor
Proudly partnered by Altus
2.15pm
ARE YOU SERIOUS?
Nathan Taylor
2.40pm
AFTERNOON TEA AMONGST THE EXHIBITION
3.10pm
MAORI ARCHITECTURE - CULTURE + PLACE
Keni-Duke Hetet
3.50pm
CLIMATE CHANGE AND WHAT WE CAN DO NOW
Elrond Burrell
Proudly partnered by Teulo
4.30pm
CONFERENCE CONCLUDES FOR THE DAY
6.30pm
THEMED PARTY NIGHT
LARNACH CASTLE | A night at the Scottish Castle
Day 2
8.00am
REGISTRATIONS AND EXHIBITION OPEN
TEA /COFFEE AVAILABLE
Coffee carts proudly provided by Roofing Industries and Resene Construction
9.00am
WELCOME BACK
Will Johnston
9.05am
IMPOSTER...
Matt Chisholm
9.55am
ARCHITECTURE VAN BRANDENBURG
Damien Van Brandenburg
10.35am
MORNING TEA AMONGST THE EXHIBITION
11.00am
BUILDING A BETTER BRAIN: IMPLEMENTING NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTIONS TO OPTIMIZE MENTAL HEALTH
Professor Julia Rucklidge
12.00pm
PLANNING AND BUILDING 'CRISIS'; THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE IN INVERCARGILL
Jonathan Shaw
12.30pm
LUNCH AMONGST THE EXHIBITION
1.30pm
LOST IN TRANSLATION? HOW TO TRANSLATE THE TECHNICAL FOR YOUR CO-WORKERS AND CLIENTS
Eithne Sweeney
2.30pm
SUMMARY AND REFLECTION OF CONFERENCE
Will Johnston, Greg Watts, and GIB
2.35pm
AFTERNOON TEA AMONGST THE EXHIBITION
3.00pm
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNERS NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL AGM
ADNZ members only
6.30pm
ADNZ RESENE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AWARDS GALA DINNER
Day 3
9.00am - 1.00pm
ARCHITECTURAL TOUR SHOWCASING ICONIC HISTORIC DUNEDIN ARCHITECTURE
Proudly partnered by Escea

Social functions & activities
Thursday night welcome function
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 that make up ADNZ. This year's theme, playing off our iconic venue, Larnach Castle, is 'a night at the Scottish castle'. Think traditional tartan, Brave Heart, and kilts. Make sure to attend and network with your colleagues, industry peers and ADNZ partners. For ADNZ members one ticket to this event is included in your conference registration. Return bus transport provided.
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Location: Larnach Castle, 145 Camp Road, Dunedin
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Date & time: 28 October | From 6.30pm
Friday night ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards Gala Dinner
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 2021 ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, and to see who comes away with a coveted national trophy.
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Location: Dunedin Town Hall
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Date & time: 29 October | From 6.30pm
Saturday Walking Architectural Tour
Take a tour of some of the buildings which make up Dunedin's rich tapestry of architecture, led by the designers behind them. Explore No-Name Alley, the South-Eastern Quarter of Moray Place, The Standard Building, and the Escea Factory.
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Location: Meet at the Dunedin Town Hall
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Date & time: 30 October | 9.00am - 1.00pm
Proudly brought to you by Escea
Accommodation
Air New Zealand are offering increased flexibility around changing flights and the ability to convert flights into credit if needed, so you can plan your conference travel with the assurance that you have the freedom to change your flights if required.
Find out more about Air New Zealand's flexibility policy here.

EBB
HOTEL
82 FILLEUL STREET, DUNEDIN
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Classic Room | $220 per night
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Superior Room | $240 per night
Use promo code ADNZ2021

SCENIC HOTEL SOUTHERN CROSS
118 HIGH STREET, DUNEDIN
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Standard Room | $189 per night
Use promo code ADNZ21

DISTINCTION
HOTEL
6 LIVERPOOL STREET DUNEDIN
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Studio Room | $190 per night
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One Bedroom Suite | $219 per night
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Executive Studio | $259 per night

FABLE
HOTEL
310 PRINCES STREET, DUNEDIN
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Queen Room | $275 per night
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King Room | $295 per night
Use promo code CRADNZ