The New Zealand Timber Design Awards are back

Now entering their 51st year in 2026, these prestigious Awards celebrate the best in timber design and construction and provide a national platform to recognise outstanding achievement in the use of timber across the built environment.

Proudly hosted by us, Timber Unlimited, the Awards recognise the businesses, people, and teams who are at the forefront of the timber revolution, using timber to deliver beautiful, high-performance, low-carbon, exemplary projects – from large-scale commercial and public buildings through to residential, interior and innovation-focused work.

Winners will be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner on the Friday 26 June at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland.

Good luck to all the finalists!

Tickets are available for individuals or tables of 10 (at a special rate).

When: Friday 26 June 2026 from 5.30 pm - 11.30 pm
Where: Grand Ballroom, Cordis Hotel, 83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010

Tickets include:
Cocktail Hour (while you view the finalists)
3-course plated dinner with drinks

Dress code: Dress to impress

MC: Tom Webster

Make a day (and night) of it.

Timber Delivered brings real-world timber projects to the forefront. In this practical, project-led seminar, project and consulting teams share firsthand insights from recently completed builds that successfully incorporated timber.

Speakers will reflect on what worked, the design and delivery decisions that made a difference, and the key takeaways they take with them to their next projects.

Attendees will gain practical tips, honest reflections, and greater confidence to specify and deliver timber on their next project.

This seminar will take place the day of the Timber Design Awards Gala.

Where: Jade Room at Cordis Hotel, Auckland
Time: 9.15 am - 3.30 pm

Individual tcket price:
$190 +GST
$160 +GST (TDS members) 

Ticket includes morning tea & lunch.
Please provide dietary requirements when registering.