Attempting to break down the wall of inefficient filters has won Ankita Poudyal from AUT University the chance to compete at the Falling Walls Lab final in Berlin in November.

The New Zealand organic sector has grown 30 per cent since 2015 to now be worth $600 million per year, buoyed by consumer demand here and globally.

Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Architecture and Design is hosting an exhibition and public lecture by Visiting Architect Grace Mortlock, of Sydney-based Other Architects, and her co-director David Neustein. Grace and David believe that architecture can go beyond its brick-and-mortar purpose to provide a form of commentary on the world around us. In their public lectures, they will discuss their views on how architecture can make us aware of wastefulness or excess, alert us to the presence of undervalued places, or help us question behavioural rules and restrictions. They will share how their work aims to question prevailing architectural practices and norms for the good of the community. The lectures are accompanied by an exhibition at Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Architecture and Design, which will provide insight into Other Architects’ current work and thinking. Other Architects is an architectural practice that seeks out ‘other’ approaches beyond conventional wisdom, popular opinion and architectural trends. The company has won several awards, exhibited at prestigious international events, and featured in numerous international publications. Both co-directors have spoken at significant architectural events across the world, including the Venice Architecture Biennale. What: Visiting Architect Lecture and Exhibition: At This StageWhen/Where:Exhibition: 5.30 pm 14 September to 5 pm 23 September, Faculty of Architecture and Design, 139 Vivian Street, Te Aro Campus, WellingtonLectures:· Wellington: 18 September, 6pm, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Victoria University of Wellington, 139 Vivian Street· Christchurch: 20 September, 6pm, Warren and Mahoney Studio, 254 Montreal StreetCost: FreeRSVP: No booking required For more information contact Senior Lecturer Sam Kebbell on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 04 463 6237

With the appointment of Rosemary Banks as our next ambassador in Washington, another piece of New Zealand’s diplomatic jigsaw has fallen into place. Sam Sachdeva reports for Newsroom on what Banks’ appointment says about Winston Peters’ preferences, and the implications for the top foreign affairs job.

The Department of Conservation is taking safety tips from one of the world’s biggest mining companies, while spending millions on Australian consultants with strong links to the industry. David Williams reports for Newsroom

Parliamentary Business Order Paper & Questions Order Paper For Thursday 13 September 2018

Fonterra announces FY18 Annual Results and outlook for FY19

Tilt Renewables's independent directors have repeated their advice that shareholders reject a takeover offer from major shareholders Infratil and Mercury NZ, after Tilt announced it has signed a 15-year supply deal with Victoria's state government

PharmaZen, a manufacturer of plant and animal-based health supplements, turned to a record first-half profit as it reaped the benefit of earlier investments

Chorus has today announced it has launched a new premium fibre service for businesses, including a 10 gigabit per second (Gbps) speed variant that will be widely available next year.