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28/10/2026

More glass means more heat. Unless you specify Solux Ultra®. Architecturally designed homes embrace glazing for expansive views and bright natural light. But solar heat gain shouldn't be an afterthought. Solux Ultra® delivers superior solar control: 23%* better overheating protection, 10%* more fade reduction, and 9%* improved heat retention in winter. All while maintaining clarity.

*Visit our website for technical details.

27/10/2026

Set alongside the Orokonui Bird Sanctuary near Dunedin, this compact, pavilion-style dwelling is immersed in native bush and birdlife, drawing inspiration from the layered, branching form of the surrounding trees. The building is arranged into branching wings, creating sheltered living zones that respond directly to the landscape and natural environment.

The glazing brings together APL Metro Series ThermalHeart+® windows and doors with AGP Solux Ultra® IGUs to create dramatic transparency and expansive views while working together as a high-performance window system.

The featured ThermalHeart+® technology helps minimise heat flow through the aluminium frames, while Solux Ultra® helps maximise the natural daylight in the home while managing solar heat gain and heat loss.

Supplied by Altherm manufacturer Design Windows Dunedin, the project took top place in the lower South Island residential design category at the 2026 WGANZ awards.

Architect: Gary Todd
Builder: Mike Kapua

AGP Architectural Glass Products

23/10/2026

Celebrating 25 years of conservation at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari! 🎉

Marking this significant milestone with the arrival of new kākāpō and Mahoenui giant wētā, the sanctuary continues to play an important role in the recovery of some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most threatened wildlife.

Today, Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari protects 3,363 hectares of native forest behind a 47-kilometre pest- and predator-proof fence, safeguarding more than 730 native species. An achievement made possible through 25 years of community dedication and a shared commitment to protecting and restoring Maungatautari.

We’re proud to support Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari’s ongoing conservation and restoration efforts and celebrate this special milestone alongside them♥️ 🌿

📸 Lucy Schultz
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari

21/10/2026

👋Meet Ryan our CNC machine operator at APL. Ryan takes you through a normal day at APL.

What does working at APL actually look like? We’re giving you a 30-second peek into the different roles across our business.

20/10/2026

We’re so excited to be the first commercial partner to support Coach For Life Foundation 🎉 We believe in the value Game Changers will bring to schools across the Waikato region. By giving coaches access to the right tools and resources, we can help empower them to make a positive difference in the lives of young people, both on and off the field.

Excited to be a part of this space 👐
www.aplnz.co.nz/community/CoachingtheNextGeneration

Welcoming APL as our first commercial partner for Game Changers!

We’re proud to announce a new partnership with APL to help strengthen school sport coaching across the Waikato.

As our first commercial partner for Coach for Life | Game Changers, APL is helping us bring practical coach development, tools and resources to more secondary schools, supporting coaches to feel more confident, capable and equipped to create positive sporting experiences for young people.

The potential impact is significant. Over the next 12 months, this partnership could reach close to 800 coaches and more than 8,000 young athletes across the Waikato region.

Because when we invest in coaches, we invest in young people — helping them build confidence, develop a sense of belonging and experience the lifelong benefits of sport.

A huge thank you to the team at APL for believing in our vision and helping us take this next step. We’re excited about what we can achieve together.

Better coaches. Better experiences. Stronger connections through sport.

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18/10/2026

An absolutely wonderful start to Black Foil's Sailing Waka programe Te Hau Wawara on Saturday. Great to see New Zealand SailGP Team, Te Toki Voyaging Trust and Live Ocean come together to create this opportunity for the next generation.

15/10/2026

Our Residium showroom has some exciting new additions, including a Minima Sliding Door and our latest entrance doors showcase Elemental Finishes, a unique liquid metal finish.

Join us at Residium Build + Design Day to explore these additions up close and find inspiration for your next project.

🗓️Saturday 17 October | 9am–3pm
165 The Strand, Parnell, Auckland

AGP Architectural Glass Products | Residium Design + Building Centre

14/10/2026

Great homes and buildings start with products designed for the place we call home. We believe New Zealand made is about using local knowledge, local experience and local manufacturing to support better building outcomes across New Zealand.

08/10/2026

Stunner of a day to be on the road to Masterton ☀️
APL team member Joseph sent this in during a quick stop at Stormy Point on the way down. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Masterton Home & Lifestyle Show this weekend!

07/10/2026

When homeowners Susan and Burke were weighing up their retirement options, neither was ready to leave the view behind from their 1880s hillside home in Whakatū Nelson. Instead, they chose to build on a steep, narrow section within their existing garden - staying connected to the outlook and neighbourhood they loved.

Director of JTB Architects, Simon Hall created them a compact, future-ready home with a strong connection to both landscape and light. A central courtyard sits at the heart of the home with the rest of the house wrapping around it in a trapezium, stretching wide across the sea-facing front before tapering into the hillside.

See the details come to life ▶️🔗www.altherm.co.nz/control-shift

As seen in Here
Manufacturer: Design Windows (Nelson)
Architect: JTB Architects
Builder: Simon Murray Builders