Join Design Matters National in New Zealand for the Auckland NZ Study Tour, a 6-night design experience from 10–16 November 2025, where architecture, culture, and connection converge. Set in Auckland  (Tāmaki Makaurau), New Zealand’s largest city (Aotearoa) known as the “City of Sails," this tour offers a rare opportunity to explore a place where cutting-edge design meets rich Māori heritage and breathtaking natural landscapes of harbours, beaches, and volcanic hills. Alongside architectural highlights, the journey extends to the surrounding areas of Long Bay, Piha, Waiheke Island, and Titirangi Beach, just to name a few. Each destination offers its own distinctive beauty and inspiration. Participants will also experience the iconic Haka up close during a Māori cultural experience at one of Auckland's most stunning Maraes a sacred meeting ground.

This NZ Study Tour will be DMN's 10th international Study Tour and offers exclusive access to tour award-winning private homes and commercial buildings, alongside unforgettable cultural experiences, for 6 nights for just $3,790 per person (DMN member rate, ex flights). 

Please note: there are only 20 spots available for this study tour, so reserve your spot today by clicking register now. For the Study Tour Full Itinerary, please click here.

Danielle Johnston, CEO