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Hello from sunny Brisbane! 🌞
This year, we took our annual APL National Conference across the Tasman to Australia. It was a fantastic few days filled with sharing industry insights, showcasing product updates, and catching up face-to-face. A huge thank you to all our manufacturers who joined us and made it another memorable conference.

More than five decades as New Zealand’s market leader in window and door solutions means product you can rely on, consistent performance you can trust, and support that stands the test of time.

What an inspiring three days at in:situ 2026 + CAA General Assembly. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand and took the time to talk through the opportunities and challenges facing architecture and the wider building industry.

There was plenty to take in across the programme, with speakers sharing perspectives on urban architecture, environmental building approaches, restoration, community-based projects across Australia and the South Pacific and the industry through an economist’s lens, alongside wider discussion around sustainable, durable material choices.

It was also a proud moment for our wider team to have APL’s Philip Negus open the event, with Lachlan Stanton from AGP closing the programme.

For our team, the event reinforced the value of engaging early and working closely with architects and specifiers - not simply to supply products, but to help identify practical window and door solutions for better-performing buildings and more considered architectural outcomes.

Thanks again to the NZIA, CAA, speakers, attendees and everyone involved in bringing the event together.

Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects | AGP Architectural Glass Products

We were pleased to be part of Constructive 2026 as a Gold Sponsor. The two-day event brought valuable perspective on the forces shaping New Zealand’s building and construction sector. For APL, it was a chance to connect with building industry professionals from around the country and hear about the challenges and opportunities builders are facing.

Thank you to everyone who spoke with the APL team over the two days. We appreciated the opportunity to share what we’re working on, hear more about the projects ahead, and be part of a forum focused on the future of New Zealand’s building industry.

If you connected with the APL team at Constructive, or would like to explore our resources further, visit our Builder Resources: www.aplnz.co.nz/builder-resources

Master Builders | AGP Architectural Glass Products

When you specify APL, you’re choosing windows and doors designed and manufactured right here in New Zealand. Built to the NZ building code and fully customisable to your project.

With local manufacturing, technical expertise, and trusted support, you can specify with confidence.

🔗www.aplnz.co.nz/architects-and-specifiers

in:situ 2026 + the CAA General Assembly is officially underway and we're excited to be here.

We’re across two stands this year, where you can explore the latest evolution of Minima, including an exclusive automation launch, and see Centrafix® recessed installation up close.

You’ll find us at:
Level 2 Foyer: S03–S04
Level 5: B38–B40

As proud event sponsors, it’s great to be connecting with the architecture and specification community, sharing ideas, and being part of the conversations shaping what’s ahead.

If you’re attending, stop by and say hello 👋

Te Kāhui Whaihanga NZ Institute of Architects | AGP Architectural Glass Products

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