- Lexus NZ has become a 'Presenting Partner' of Auckland Design Week for 2026.
- Emerging Design display will return, showcasing the work of this year’s Lexus Design Award (LDA) winners.
- The distributor will also host two special events for attendees of ADW and the design conference.
Lexus is returning to the Auckland Design Week (ADW), this time as a "Presenting Partner", building on their successful collaboration in 2025.
As part of the 2026 programme, Lexus will return with its Emerging Design display, showcasing the work of this year’s Lexus Design Award (LDA) winners at the ADW Design Depot, the central hub for installations, exhibitions, and experiences during the week.
Lexus will also host two special events: the "Lexus Evening Soirée", an exclusive gathering for attendees and speakers at the ADW Design Conference, as well as the "Ladies Networking Lunch", a ticketed event featuring a panel discussion with influential women from across the design, architecture, fashion, and creative sectors.
"Deepening our relationship with Auckland Design Week by stepping into the role of Presenting Partner for 2026 is a natural evolution of our journey together,” said Andrew Davis, Vice President of Lexus New Zealand.
"Design is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to champion Aotearoa’s design talent. This year’s People + Place theme resonates strongly with our belief in creating experiences that are deeply human and connected to the world around us.”
Full details of Auckland Design Week 2026 will be revealed in the coming weeks, and organisers say it will continue its tradition of "uniting the brightest minds across design, architecture, interiors, technology, and the wider creative sector" with a programme of talks, exhibitions, installations, and immersive experiences.