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What creates a healthy, high-performing workplace? Erika Clarry explores connection, work design, psychosocial risk, and how wellbeing can be built into everyday work.

An office might look great on opening day, but the real test is how it feels once people have settled into working in it. A year after redesigning our Auckland office, we surveyed the ACCO team about what they love, how they use the space, and what could still be improved.

What does the esports scene look like in New Zealand? NZ Esports Federation CEO Jonathan Jansen talks national competitions, growing school participation, Kiwi players on the international stage, and the importance of ergonomic gaming chairs.

The office chair has more history behind it than you might think. From the first swivel chairs of the 1800s to smart ergonomic seating and modular designs built for hybrid work, here is how office seating evolved, and what each era reveals about the way we work.

Choosing one office chair for everyone can overlook how differently people work throughout the day. This guide breaks down how role demands, movement, and time spent seated should shape your seating choices. See how a role-based approach can lead to better support and smarter workplace decisions.

As we look toward 2026, office design is shifting beyond aesthetics to focus on human-centred, adaptable environments. Designers are prioritising sustainability, modularity and wellbeing, creating spaces that evolve with teams and support how people actually work. Smart technologies, flexible third spaces and ergonomic furniture come together to enhance comfort, connection and long-term performance.