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• Emerging Voices Shape the Future of Architecture at Commonwealth Forum23 September 2026

  Aotearoa New Zealand recently hosted the CAA Pacific Emerging Architects Forum as part of the 60th Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) General Assembly and the NZIA in:situ Conference in Auckland (7-11 September 2026). The forum brought together emerging architects, graduates and students from New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea to discuss the future of the profession across the Pacific and wider Commonwealth.

  Participants explored challenges and opportunities facing the next generation of architects, including climate change, artificial intelligence, sustainability, professional pathways, registration and leadership development. Their collective message, presented to conference delegates, was both clear and aspirational: “We Are the Future.”

  The forum highlighted the importance of stronger connections between architectural education, professional registration and practice, while reinforcing the value of mentorship, mobility and regional collaboration. A key outcome was the commitment to establish a CAA-coordinated global network for emerging architects, creating ongoing opportunities for leadership, knowledge sharing and collaboration across Commonwealth nations.

  Representing New Zealand were emerging professionals and student leaders associated with the New Zealand Institute of Architects and Students of Architecture Network New Zealand (SANNZ), contributing to discussions on the future of architectural practice in the Pacific.

  The outcomes of the forum align closely with the profession’s focus on supporting future architects, strengthening regional relationships, and promoting climate-responsive and culturally grounded practice.

• Futuna Lecture Series 202628 August 2026

  The New Zealand Registered Architects Board wishes to make registered architects aware of the 2026 Futuna Lecture Series, organised by the Futuna Chapel Trust.
  
  Presentations by Catherine Hunter and Nick Sissons, together with associated documentary screenings, will be held in Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington during September.
  
  Attendance is eligible for CPD points (20 points per presentation and 5 points per screening).
  
  The Futuna Chapel will be open to the public every Sunday in September from 11.00am to 3.00pm.
  
  Earlier this year, the Chapel was included in TimeOut magazine's list of the world's most beautiful buildings.
  
  Further information is available from the Futuna Chapel Trust.

• 2026 APEC Architect Project Coffee Table Book27 July 2026

  The APEC Architect Project Coffee Table Book showcases success stories, best practices, and iconic projects from APEC Architect member economies.

  The publication highlights the framework’s role in supporting professional mobility and independent practice across the Asia-Pacific region. It features the achievements of participating economies, including Aotearoa New Zealand, and promotes the value of the APEC Architect Register.

  View the digital edition of the book here.