PEOPLE OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: YAN CHEN

Posted on Thursday 25 June, 2026

Yan Chen has been around the construction industry since she was a child. She started her career with a teaching qualification after completing a Master of Arts at the University of Auckland and was on her way to becoming a…

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PEOPLE OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT: GINA JONES

Posted on Wednesday 24 June, 2026

“I hope the industry continues to become more inclusive and diverse, not simply because it is fairer, but because broader perspectives lead to better thinking, better leadership, and ultimately better outcomes for the built environment.  I would also like to see a stronger emphasis on sustainability, heritage, wellbeing, and long-term thinking. Building not just for performance and efficiency, but for people and place.”

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New Zealand can’t build faster until we build smarter

Posted on Tuesday 23 June, 2026

Opinion Piece by Manuel Diaz, Director and Registered Architect, Peddlethorp

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