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1 Feb 2024

Books Formula 44: 2024 Ockhams Longlist Unveiled

A field of 171 entrants of rare genius has been quartered. These are the 44 titles still contending for the nation's foremost literary prize.

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Home Straight: Greenhouse Construction Update, December 2023

This Christmas, the hardworking crew at The Greenhouse will reflect on a job well done.

Manaaki brings "colour, happiness and lightheartedness" to Tāmaki Makaurau

More than 1300 people came to view Manaaki, the fourth partnership beween Marutūāhu Iwi and Ockham.

From Whoa to Koa: Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson Opens Ockham’s Latest

On Friday 17 March, Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson formally opened Koa Flats, a building she lauded as “an example of intensification done incredibly well”.

"Shared Collective Penthouses for Everybody": Chlöe Opens Aalto

On Monday 17 July 2023, MP Chlöe Swarbrick cut the emerald ribbon, formally opening El Aalto in Morningside, our 17th completed development.

Aalto residents get gift fired from the dirt beneath their feet

The 39 new households at Aalto have each received a unique housewarming gift.

Ockham Retains Front Row Seat at NZ’s Literary Oscars

The national book awards are our cornerstone partnership. Today Ockham renews its commitment to the Ockhams.

Introducing Toi, a special new building coming to Pt Chev

A short video introducing Toi, the latest development from award-winning duo Marutūāhu-Ockham.

Introducing The Greenhouse

Ockham's Mark Todd and Tania Wong on why The Greenhouse is the very best Ockham can imagine...

Putting The Nix into Star Newton

We've finished Star Newton, our 14th development, a seven-storey red brick beaut just beyond K' Rd.

The inner beauty of The Greenhouse

Ockham ’s Lead Architect Tania Wong has spent thousands of hours poring over every detail of The Greenhouse, ensuring the building will look just as glorious on the inside.

The quest for the perfect brick: How The Greenhouse got its name

The road to find the perfect brick for The Greenhouse took us to all corners of the earth until we arrived at a factory 20km inland from Venice.

Modal honoured at Here Awards

In September 2021, Modal in Mt Albert received an honourable mention in the prestigious Here Awards.

Partnerships

Introducing the 2023 Residents of the Ockham Collective.

Toi o Kōkihi

Three pou have been installed at Kōkihi in Waterview, our latest partnership with Marutūāhu.

Daisy – Let’s give them something to talk about

A look back at the debut of the Daisy, still the only 10 Homestar-rated apartment building in Aotearoa.

Interview: Ockham's Mark Todd talks about The Greenhouse

It has been dubbed a “once-in-a-lifetime project”. Mark Todd on why The Greenhouse is the very best Ockham can imagine.

Kōkihi officially opens: Minister Megan Woods wields the golden shears

Kōkihi, the latest instalment in the Marutūāhu and Ockham partnership, was formally opened by Housing Minister Hon Dr Megan Woods on Friday 25 June.

Art House: Making your apartment your own

A decade ago, a Christchurch couple traded their five-bedroom home for an apartment at Ockham’s The Isaac. They’ve never looked back.

The art of downsizing with Ockham's Joss Lewis

Ockham’s Joss Lewis – the Downsizing Doyenne – shares tips she's picked up from selling apartments for a decade.

Auckland City FC Take on the World

Following a 'fourpeat' season in 2022, Auckland FC head to Morocco for the Fifa World Club champs.

Finalists Named for 2023 Photographer of the Year

From almost 8000 entries, 68 finalists have been selected for New Zealand Geographic's Photographer of the Year competition