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Aotearoa Festival of Architecture 2025

Aotearoa New Zealand's annual celebration of architecture is back and bigger than ever! Now taking place during the month of September, the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture is your chance to connect with architecture in your community. ⁠

Expect talks, exhibitions, open studios, walking tours, interactive workshops and more as @nziarchitects branches across the motu open the door to the dynamic world of architecture. Whether you’re passionate about sustainable design, adore heritage buildings, or are curious about the future of our cities, there’s something for everyone. ⁠

Select a region below to see what events are on near you! 

What's on

Our members form a network of eight branches throughout the country. Select a region to see what's on near you.

Auckland Branch

Auckland Branch

Waikato & Bay of Plenty Branch

Waikato & Bay of Plenty Branch

Gisborne & Hawke's Bay Branch

Gisborne & Hawke's Bay Branch

Western Branch

Western Branch

Wellington Branch

Wellington Branch

Nelson & Marlborough Branch

Nelson & Marlborough Branch

Canterbury Branch

Canterbury Branch

Southern Branch

Southern Branch

Sponsors

The 2025 Aotearoa Festival of Architecture is proudly supported by the following partners.

Colorsteel

Colorsteel

ECC

ECC

Equus Soprema

Equus Soprema

GIB

GIB

Firth

Firth

Resene

Resene

Ryanfire

Ryanfire

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