This year ADNZ celebrates 50 years in operation. Defign takes a look back at one of ADNZ's biggest strengths - its people.

The Christchurch Press recently sparked debate by asking ‘How Māori will rebuilt Christchurch look?’ This year Architectural Designer Amiria Kiddle will encourage discussion of how Māori identity can be expressed in the urban realm – as part of the Festival of Transitional Architecture (FESTA) 21-24 October in Christchurch.

The radically sustainable practice of Superuse will be introduced to mainstream architecture and Christchurch audiences as part of October's FESTA - in the hopes it will catch on.