NZ seeds included in Norwegian gene vault deposit

A New Zealand gene bank was one of ten from around the world to deposit samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault last week (Monday 14 February), the first deposit of 2022.

Gene Banks, VideoJessica Watson23 February 2022Svalbard Global Seed Vault

A space to indulge your senses

While the sensory space in Rolleston town centre is enjoyed by the whole community it’s particularly special for the students of Waitaha School.

Children, NeurodiversityGuest User22 February 2022

In memory of former IFLA president Richard Tan

Former IFLA president, Mr Richard Tan, passed away peacefully on 15 Feb 2022.

People, ObituaryGuest User21 February 2022IFLA

Awards for Xichong Coast Recovery Plan

Hassell’s Xichong Coast Recovery Plan for Shenzhen, restoring the wetlands and mangrove forests, and building tourism and education in the area, won both a Australian Institute of Landscape Architects National award and a IFLA APR Outstanding Award for Unbuilt Projects.

Awards, VideoJessica Watson17 February 2022Xichong Coast Recovery

Adelaide gets National Park City status

Adelaide has been named the world’s second National Park City by the UK-based National Park City Foundation.

Environment, WellbeingGuest User16 February 2022National Park City

Embedding stories of mana whenua in post-quake Christchurch

Landscape architect Debbie Tikao is the General Manager of Matapopore Charitable Trust, which was established after the Christchurch earthquakes.

Maori Culture, PeopleGuest User15 February 2022Indigenous Identity

Wynyard Park - a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity

Auckland’s Wynyard Precinct is about take another key step in its multi decade transformation in what Eke Panuku’s General Manager of Design and Place describes as “an opportunity of a lifetime.”

Eke Panuku, WaterfrontGuest User14 February 2022Wynyard Point

Melbourne's Greenline project plans released

The City of Melbourne has released plans for its Greenline project, a four-kilometre promenade along the north bank of the Yarra River, Birrarung, that will create a continuous riverside to Docklands.

City Shaping, WaterfrontJessica Watson11 February 2022Melbourne Greenline

Wellington walkability set to improve

Work in the capital to upgrade the Swan Lane and Garrett Street link to Cuba Street has begun, with the aim of increasing the area’s attractiveness, walkability, and safety.

Public Space, WalkabilityGuest User10 February 2022Wellington

International award for LandLAB

LandLAB has won the international competition to develop an urban master plan and public realm concept for the 7.5km long Sirius Waterfront in Sochi, Russia.

Sirius Award, VideoGuest User9 February 2022LandLAB

Abu Dhabi's first biodiversity park

Danish nature-design firm SLA Architects have created Abu Dhabi’s first biodiversity park, constructed on barren sand in the megacity’s downtown area.

Biodiversity, MegacityJessica Watson8 February 2022Abu Dhabi

Auckland infrastructure plan offers "significant opportunities"

Landscape architects have significant leadership roles to play as Auckland starts implementing the Government’s just-announced 30-year transport infrastructure plan.

Transport, Light Rail, VideoGuest User3 February 2022Auckland Infrastructure

Personal mission to restore wetlands

For Terry Wearmouth being part of restoring Kaipara Moana is much more than business, it’s personal. We tell his story on World Wetlands Day.

Sanya Mangrove Park expands

Tomorrow is World Wetlands Day so an appropriate time to showcase Turenscape’s Sanya Mangrove Park which has added 10 hectares of restored natural environment to the bank of the Sanya River in China’s Hainan Province.

Wetlands, MangrovesJessica Watson1 February 2022Sanya Mangrove Park

School garden honours a mate

Boffa Miskell designers often contribute their expertise to smaller-scale projects close to their hearts. Christchurch-based landscape architect Katie Chilton has recently contributed to a particularly poignant project at her children’s primary school.

Memorial Garden, Boffa MiskellBoffa Miskell27 January 2022School Garden

Wellington a winner in innovation challenge

Wellington’s climate adaptation planning project Digital Twin has won global recognition and a big funding boost after being named a winner in the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge.

Climate Change, InnovationGuest User26 January 2022Bloomberg Mayors Challenge

Honouring Dutch war victims

Loenen Memorial Cemetery, the final resting place of nearly 4,000 Dutch soldiers and civilians, is set to receive an extension designed by Karres en Brands.

Memorial, MasterplanJessica Watson25 January 2022Karres en Brands

Tamaki Makaurau's Queen Street revamp underway

Construction work has begun on the final three stages of the Wai Horotiu Queen Street Project – from Shortland Street to Mayoral Drive in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Auckland Council, VideoAuckland Council24 January 2022Queen Street