Te Kāhui Whaihanga submissions
Te Kāhui Whaihanga frequently prepares submissions to relevant government bodies and local councils, giving our members a collective voice around issues relating to architectural practices and impacts on our cities, towns and natural environments.
2021
Inquiry on the Natural and Built Environments Bill: Parliamentary Paper
This inquiry is the first part of reforming the resource management system, and replacing the Resource Management Act 1991 with three pieces of legislation. The purpose of the inquiry is to provide feedback to the government on the extent to which the provisions in the exposure draft of the Natural and Built Environments Bill will support the resource management reform objectives. A copy of the Terms of Reference can be found here.
Other relevant documents:
Summary of Initial Impact Analysis of RM Reform
Provides a summary of the impacts identified at this stage of the reform process. It is not a Regulatory Impact Statement and is not designed to meet Regulatory Impact Assessment requirements.
Interim regulatory impact statement: Reforming the resource management system
This Interim Regulatory Impact Statement provides Ministry for Environments initial advice on how to implement the Resource Management Review Panel’s (the Panel) proposals in a way that best achieves the reform objectives.
Parliamentary Paper on the Exposure Draft of the Natural and Built Environments Bill
Natural and Built Environments Draft Exposure Bill
For more information about Te Kāhui Whaihanga and this submission, please contact Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive on thalepennington@nzia.co.nz or 027 527 5273.
Solving the Building Consenting Trilemma
During August to October 2020, Te Kāhui Whaihanga hosted a CPD event, Solving the Building Consenting Trilemma was hosted in 11 locations, with the support of Jacobsen. More than 500 members had the opportunity to participate and engage in this important professional conversation about how to ensure greater certainty, consistency, and affordability in the building consenting process.
The three perspectives of Client/Contractor, Architect and Building Consenting Authority provided important context and perspectives for these discussions. Many positive and thoughtful suggestions and improvements were identified and are included in the summary. These key insights are being shared with local councils, Local Government NZ and Construction Sector Accord to facilitate change.
For more information about Te Kāhui Whaihanga and this submission, please contact Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive on thalepennington@nzia.co.nz or 027 527 5273.
Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has been consulting on proposals for regulations to support the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.
Essentially, the proposals included in the Bill will create:
• New product information requirements to make sure basic information about building products and how to use them is available to users.
• A new voluntary modular component manufacturer scheme to make consenting more efficient for some manufacturers of homes and modular building components that are built off-site.
• A strengthened CodeMark scheme to build confidence in the scheme and to provide confidence that innovative building products and methods do comply with the Building Code.
Please refer to the MBIE discussion document for more detailed information.
For more information about Te Kāhui Whaihanga and this submission, please contact Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive on thalepennington@nzia.co.nz or 027 527 5273.
Building Code Update 2021 - consultation
Every year the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) consults on the Building Code and selected acceptable solution and verification method documents, providing an opportunity for the public and the building and construction sector to have their say on the proposed changes. This year, MBIE sought views on proposals for acceptable solutions and verification methods relating to Building Code clauses B1 Structure, E2 External Moisture, G7 Natural Light and H1 Energy Efficiency.
The most significant proposed changes to the Building Code aim to:
• increase the number of climate zones to six, to better reflect the weather in different parts of New Zealand
• change the amount of insulation needed in homes and buildings across the country, depending on where the building is located
• introduce a new verification method to ensure heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems in commercial buildings are designed and installed to reduce the load on the national grid
• ensure complex buildings over three storeys, such as high-rise buildings and apartments, have enough natural light.
Further information on the proposed changes are included in MBIE’s consultation document (PDF).
For more information about Te Kāhui Whaihanga and this submission, please contact Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive on thalepennington@nzia.co.nz or 027 527 5273.
Incorporated Societies Bill
A draft Bill to replace the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 was introduced to Parliament on 17 March 2021. The Bill had its first reading on 6 April 2021. The purpose of this Bill is to put in place a modern framework of basic legal, governance, and accountability obligations for incorporated societies and those who run them.
Te Kāhui Whaihanga was invited to make a submission on the bill.
For more information about Te Kāhui Whaihanga and this submission, please contact Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive on thalepennington@nzia.co.nz or 027 527 5273.
Read the draft Bill on the Parliament website.
He Pou a Rangi Climate Change Commission - 2021 Draft Advice for Consultation
The Climate Change Commission's first package of draft advice to government on Climate Action for Aotearoa was released for public submissions. Consultation opened on 1 February 2021 and closed 28 March 2021.
Te Kāhui Whaihanga supports the objectives of the Climate Change Commission and the Commission’s willingness to engage with the construction industry on multiple occasions. While we take a different view to the Commission on some issues, we greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss these differences in an open and constructive manner.
Supplementary documents
• Draft Advice Report
This report contains the draft advice of He Pou a Rangi – the Climate Change Commission. It includes advice on the first three emissions budgets and on policy direction for the Government’s first emissions reduction plan.
• Evidence Report
This report accompanies the Commission’s draft advice report. This report sets out the detailed evidence that we have drawn upon to support the development of our recommendations and advice.
• Consultation Questions
The Commission released a set of key questions it was asking all New Zealanders to provide feedback on.
For more information about Te Kāhui Whaihanga and this submission, please contact Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive on thalepennington@nzia.co.nz or 027 527 5273.
2020
Building for Climate Change: Transforming operational efficiency and reducing whole-of-life embodied carbon
Te Kāhui Whaihanga was invited to make a submission on the first public consultation under the new Building for Climate Change programme – the building and construction sector’s contribution to New Zealand’s goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has set out three main objectives to increasing a building’s operational efficiency:
1. Reduce operational carbon emissions
2. Reduce water use
3. Improve the health and wellbeing of occupants by improving buildings' indoor environmental qualities (IEQ).
MBIE proposal documents:
• Transforming Operational Efficiency
• Whole-of-Life Embodied Carbon Emissions Reduction Framework.
The Construction Industry Council also made a submission on the proposals. Read a PDF copy of its submission.
All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
Te Kāhui Whaihanga | The New Zealand Institute of Architects was recently invited to make a submission on the Amendment bill. This bill follows on from the MBIE Discussion Paper – Building System Reform in April-June 2019.
Key changes in the Bill will:
• introduce minimum information requirements about building products to support better and more efficient decision-making;
• introduce a specialist framework for modern methods of construction such as offsite manufacturing and prefabrication and speed up the consenting process;
• strengthen the product certification framework (CodeMark) to improve trust and confidence in the scheme; and
• introduce new offences and penalties to support product information requirements and modern methods of construction.
Read a PDF copy of our submission and the Amendment Bill.
Additional resources and fact sheets are available:
• Product certification (CodeMark)
• Product information
• Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)
• Offences and penalties, building levy and time to lay charges
All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
Urban Development Bill
Te Kāhui Whaihanga | The New Zealand Institute of Architects was recently invited to make a submission on the Urban Development bill. This bill follows on from the Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities bill, which disestablished Housing New Zealand and set up a Crown entity in the same name.
The bill would enable Kāinga Ora to facilitate these projects, which are called specified development projects (SDPs). SDPs are intended to improve urban development outcomes through a mix of housing types, transport connections, employment and business opportunities, infrastructure, community facilities, and green spaces.
The bill would give Kāinga Ora:
• access to a tool-kit of development powers when undertaking SDPs
• access to land acquisition powers when undertaking SDPs.
Attached is a copy of the Institute submission and the Urban Development bill.
All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
2019
Copyright Act (1994) review
The Government is reviewing the Copyright Act 1994. Copyright refers to the exclusive rights given to owners of original works such as literature, artistic works, communication works (eg, broadcasts) films and sound recordings.
In our submission, we argue the current review of the Copyright Act is an important opportunity for the creative work of an architect to be recognised.
Further information on the proposed changes are included in MBIE's Issues Paper (PDF).
For more information about Te Kāhui Whaihanga and this submission, please contact Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive on thalepennington@nzia.co.nz or 027 527 5273.
Government Model Contract – ‘refresh’
The New Zealand Institute of Architects was recently invited to make a submission on the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Government Model Contract – ‘refresh’ – public consultation.
The Government Model Contract templates are being refreshed to ensure they are up to date with current procurement Rules, and new elements such as Broader Outcomes. The new templates are proposed to be finalised and issued in November 2019.
In response to the issues raised by the GMC templates, the NZIA and ACENZ partnered on a submission. The joint submission noted that the GMC contract was inappropriate for the procurement of professional services (i.e. architects and engineers) and requested MBIE make appropriate references in the templates and the information provided to Government agencies.
Attached is a copy of the NZIA/ACENZ submission and the MBIE public consultation document.
All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill
The New Zealand Institute of Architects was recently invited to make a submission on the Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill and to present to the Environment Select Committee on 17 July 2019.
The NZIA was represented at the Select Committee by Chief Executive Teena Hale Pennington and NZIA Distinguished Fellow and Past President, Richard Harris.
Set against the backdrop of New Zealand's urban area pressures – population growth, an ageing population, a housing shortage and changing housing preferences – the long-awaited urban development authority bill was introduced to the House on 29 May 2019.
The Bill had its first reading on 30 May 2019 and is intended to come into force on 1 October 2019.
The Bill establishes Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities as a Crown Entity. Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities will subsume existing central government capabilities, including HLC, Housing New Zealand, and some of the functions and assets of KiwiBuild, noting that the Land for Housing Programme will not be immediately transferred to Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities.
The Bill also provides that the Minister must introduce a Government Policy Statement on housing and urban development to promote housing and urban development system that contributes to the current or future well-being of New Zealanders. The following documents are available to download:
- The NZIA submission
- New Zealand Institute of Architects at the Environment Select Committee
- Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill for public consultation
- The Regulatory Impact Statement
- Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Bill, First Reading
All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
Building System Legislative Reform Programme
The New Zealand Institute of Architects was recently invited to make a submission on the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Building System Legislative Reform Programme – public consultation. This consultation seeks feedback on changes in five areas: building products and methods, risk and liability, occupational regulation, the building levy, and offences, penalties and public notification.
NZIA Members across the country have actively contributed to the development of the submission. Attached is a copy of the NZIA submission and a copy of the MBIE public consultation document. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
- Regulatory Reform Submission Summary
- Building System Legislative Reform Programme - NZIA submission
- Building System Legislative Reform Programme - MBIE public consultation document
2015
Building Act Emergency Management Proposals
The New Zealand Institute of Architects was recently invited to make a submission on the Building Act Emergency Management Proposals – Consultation Document. Members of the NZIA Resilience Working Party have actively contributed to the development of the submission. Attached is a copy of the NZIA submission and a copy of the Consultation Document. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
- Building Act Emergency Management Proposals
- Building Act Emergency Management Proposals – consultation document
Buildings (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill
The New Zealand Institute of Architects was recently invited to make a supplementary submission on the Buildings (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, given the previous NZIA submission on the Bill. Attached is a copy of the NZIA submission and the interim report of the Local Government and Environment Committee, which includes a copy of the revision tracked version of the bill and a report summarising the proposed changes. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
- NZIA submission on the Buildings (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill
- Interim report of the Local Government and Environment Committee
Australian Productivity Commission – Review of Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement
The New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) was recently invited to submit on the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement. The Commission was particularly interested in improvements in the movement of skilled workers, reduction in red tape and opportunities for single occupational registration. The final report will be presented to the Australian Heads of Government and the New Zealand Prime Minister in September 2015. If you have any further questions on the NZRAB submission, please contact Paul Jackman, Chief Executive, New Zealand Registered Architects Board.
- NZRAB Submission AU Productivity Commission MRA Review 2015
- AU Productivity Committee MRA paper 2015
Submission on Standards and Accreditation Bill to Commerce Committee
Attached is a joint submission made by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ), the Association of Consulting Engineers New Zealand (ACENZ), the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia New Zealand Division (IPWEA NZ) and the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) on the Standards and Accreditation Bill. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, NZIA Chief Executive, Kieran Shaw ACENZ Chief Executive and Kieran Devine IPENZ Interim Chief Executive.
2014
Submission on Proposal to change the occupational regulation of engineers in New Zealand
Attached are the Institute and the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) submissions on the proposals document, Proposals to change the occupational regulation of engineers in New Zealand. The Institute submission has been developed and discussed with the NZRAB and Institution of Professional Engineers in New Zealand (IPENZ). The Institute advocates that like Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng), Registered Architects should be the other professional deemed appropriate for commercial and multi-storey/multi-unit residential development. To support this position, the Institute seeks a unified registration system for Registered Architects and Design, Licensed Building Practitioners under the NZRAB registration authority. All correspondence on the Institute submission should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive. Correspondence on the NZRAB submission should be addressed to Paul Jackman, Chief Executive.
Canterbury District Council Replacement District Plan
Attached is the Canterbury Branch of the Institute submission on the Christchurch City Council Replacement District Plan - Stage 1, Priority Chapters. Further information on the notified draft plan can be found here. All correspondence should be addressed to the Canterbury Branch Chair, Colin Corsbie.
Modernising Parental Leave
Attached is the Institute submission on the Modernising Parental Leave - discussion document. The submission has been developed in collaboration with members and Architecture + Women. Flexibility in the workplace and recognising the importance of parental care to new born development is supported by the Institute. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
PAUP Further Submission
Attached is the Auckland Unitary Plan, further submissions. For further information, please contact David Gibbs.
Canterbury Branch Submission – Christchurch Central Recovery Plan
Attached is the NZIA Canterbury Branch Submission on Christchurch Central Recovery Plan: A Liveable City - Draft Residential Chapter. For further information, please contact Colin Corsbie, NZIA Canterbury Branch Chair.
IPENZ/NZIA Submission: Developing regulations to support the new Health and Safety Work Act
Attached is the joint submission from IPENZ and the NZIA on Regulations to support the new Health and Safety at Work Act. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
New Zealand BIM Handbook and BIM Schedule
Attached is the Submission to the Building and Construction Partnership on the NZ BIM Handbook and Schedule. All correspondance should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief executive.
Building (Earthquake-Prone Buildings) Amendment Bill
Attached is the NZIA submission on the proposed Amendment Bill. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
Palmerston North District Plan Change No.13
Submission by the NZIA Western Branch.
Auckland Branch Submission on PAUP
Attached is the NZIA Auckland Branch submission on the proposed Auckland Plan. The submission is accompanied by a set of of ward maps.
2013
Auckland Council Procurement of Architectural Services
Attached is the Discussion Document on the Auckland Council Procurement of Architectural Services. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
Residential Construction Sector Market Study
Attached is the NZIA Submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the Residential Construction Sector Market Study. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
NZRAB Rule Change Consultation
Attached is the NZIA submission to the NZRAB on the current rule change. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive
All of Government Materials Discussion Document Submission
Attached is the NZIA Submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the Government Materials (AoG) Discussion Document. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
NZIA submission on changes to Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods
Attached is the NZIA submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The proposed changes update, replace, or withdraw the references to the Standards cited in the Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods used to establish compliance with the Building Code. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
- Cover letter to Bruce Klein, MBIE
- NZIA Submission - Updating standards summary of questions
- Standard Consultation Document
Explaining the changes to the Resource Management Act
The Resource Management Amendment Act has now passed into law and can be viewed online. The Ministry has also produced a series of seven factsheets to explain the changes. See the ministry website for further details.
Submission to the Commerce Select Committee on the Contracts Amendment Bill
The NZIA submission to the Commerce Select Committee on the Construction Contracts Amendment Bill. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
AACA Review of National Competency Standards in Architecture
This submission is prepared jointly by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board and by the New Zealand Institute of Architects. The NZIA and the NZRAB thank the AACA for the opportunity to provide initial feedback on the current NCSA. For further information please contact Chief Executive, NZIA, Teena Hale Pennington or NZRAB, Chief Executive, Paul Jackman.
Request for information, All-of-Government provision of consultancy services to government agencies
Attached is the NZIA submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, who are looking to establish an All-of-Government solution for the provision of consultancy services. The Request for Information applies to 'Architect' consultancy services. Please note that the response due date was extended to 5 July 2013. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill
Attached is the NZIA submission to the Hon. Nick Smith, Minister for Housing on the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
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All of Government Materials (AoG) Discussion Document Submission
Attached is the NZIA Submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the Government Materials (AoG) Discussion Document. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
/media/1016/mbie-aog-material-procurement-submission.pdf
DownloadNZRAB Rule Change Consultation
Attached is the NZIA submission to the NZRAB on the current rule change. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
/media/1017/2013_10-dec_ltr-submission_nzrab-registration_discipline_final.pdf
DownloadResidential Construction Sector Market Study
Attached is the NZIA Submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the Residential Construction Sector Market Study. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
/media/1018/residential-construction-sector-submission.pdf
DownloadMaterial for review ahead of the Post-disaster Building Management Workshop on 6 March
Auckland Council Procurement of Architectural Services
Attached is the Discussion Document on the Auckland Council Procurement of Architectural Services. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
/media/1022/auckland-council-procurement-of-architectural-services.pdf
DownloadAuckland Branch submission on the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan
Attached is the NZIA Auckland Branch submission on the proposed Auckland Plan. The submission is accompanied by a set of of ward maps.
Palmerston North District Plan Change No.13
Submission by the NZIA Western Branch.
/media/1025/pncc-pc13-nzia-submission140411.pdf
DownloadBuilding (Earthquake-Prone Buildings) Amendment Bill
Attached is the NZIA submission on the proposed Amendment Bill. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
New Zealand BIM Handbook and BIM Schedule
Attached is the Submission to the Building and Construction Partnership on the NZ BIM Handbook and Schedule. All correspondance should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief executive.
/media/1028/nzia-submission-on-bim-handbook-2014.pdf
DownloadIPENZ/NZIA Submission - Developing regulations to support the new Health and Safety at Work Act
Attached is the joint submission from IPENZ and the NZIA on Regulations to support the new Health and Safety at Work Act. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
/media/1029/hse-regulation-ipenz-nzia-submission-1-aug-14.pdf
DownloadNZIA Canterbury Branch Submission - Christchurch Central Recovery Plan
Attached is the NZIA Canterbury Branch Submission on Christchurch Central Recovery Plan: A Liveable City - Draft Residential Chapter. For further information, please contact Colin Corsbie, NZIA Cantebury Branch Chair.
/media/1030/nzia-canterbury-branch-submission.pdf
DownloadNZIA Further Submission
Attached is the Auckland Unitary Plan, further submissions. For further information, please contact David Gibbs.
/media/1031/nzia-further-submissions-140722.pdf
DownloadModernising parental leave
Attached is the Institute submission on the Modernising Parental Leave - discussion document. The submission has been developed in collaboration with members and Architecture + Women. Flexibility in the workplace and recognising the importance of parental care to new born development is supported by the Institute. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
Christchurch City Council Replacement District Plan
Attached is the Canterbury Branch of the Institute submission on
the Christchurch City Council Replacement District Plan - Stage
1, Priority Chapters. Further information on the notified
draft plan can be found at
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/policiesreportsstrategies/districtplanning/districtplanreview/index.aspx
All correspondence should be addressed to the Canterbury Branch
Chair, Colin
Corsbie.
/media/1035/nzia-submission-christchurch-replacement-district-plan-2.pdf
DownloadSubmission on Proposals to change the occupational regulation of engineers in New Zealand (October 2014)
Attached are the Institute and the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) submissions on the proposals document, Proposals to change the occupational regulation of engineers in New Zealand. The Institute submission has been developed and discussed with the NZRAB and Institution of Professional Engineers in New Zealand (IPENZ). The Institute advocates that like Chartered Professional Engineers (CPEng), Registered Architects should be the other professional deemed appropriate for commercial and multi-storey/multi-unit residential development. To support this position, the Institute seeks a unified registration system for Registered Architects and Design, Licensed Building Practitioners under the NZRAB registration authority. All correspondence on the Institute submission should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive. Correspondence on the NZRAB submission should be addressed to Paul Jackman, Chief Executive.
Submission on Standards and Accreditation Bill to the Commerce Committee
Attached is a joint submission made by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ), the Association of Consulting Engineers New Zealand (ACENZ), the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia New Zealand Division (IPWEA NZ) and the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) on the Standards and Accreditation Bill. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, NZIA Chief Executive, Kieran Shaw ACENZ Chief Executive and Kieran Devine IPENZ Interim Chief Executive.
Creative Director, New Zealand Exhibition, Venice Architecture Biennale 2016
The Institute of Architects invites applications for the position of Creative Director of the New Zealand exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2016.
/media/1041/nzia-venice-2016-eoi.pdf
DownloadDiscussion and Briefing Paper to the Minister of Building and Construction
Attached is the Discussion and Briefing Paper presented to the Hon Maurice Williamson, Minister of Construction and Housing on the Reform of Building Controls including a proposal for a new Building Act 2011. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1042/discussion-and-briefing-paper-to-the-minister-of-building-and-construction.pdf
DownloadSubmission to the Department of Building and Housing on the Review of the Building Act 2004
Attached is the submission to the Department of Building and Housing on the Review of the Building Act 2004. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1043/submission-to-the-department-of-building-and-housing-on-the-review-of-the-building-act-2004.pdf
DownloadSubmission to Standards New Zealand on DZ 3604, Timber Framed Buildings
Attached is the Submission to Standards NZ on the review of DZ 3604, Timber Framed Buildings. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive
/media/1044/submission-to-standards-new-zealand-on-dz-3604-timber-framed-buildings.pdf
DownloadSubmission to Select Committee on Auckland Governance
Attached is the letter to the Select Committee on Auckland Governance from NZIA Auckland Urban Issues Group.
/media/1045/submission-to-select-committee-on-auckland-governance.pdf
DownloadSubmission on the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill
Attached is the NZIA submission on the Resource Management Amendment Bill. This submission has been through an NZIA review process and all correspondence should be sent to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive of NZIA Inc.
/media/1046/submission-on-the-resource-management-simplifying-and-streamlining-amendment-bill.pdf
DownloadBuilding sustainable urban communities - Tell us what you think!
Attached is the NZIA submission on the Building Sustainable Communities Discussion document. While Graeme McIndoe's name is noted within the ‘contact details’ section, this submission has been through an NZIA review process and all correspondence should be sent to both Graeme McIndoe and to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive of NZIA Inc.
/media/1047/building-sustainable-urban-communities-tell-us-what-you-think.pdf
DownloadNational Policy Statement on Urban Design - Submission to Ministry for the Environment
Attached is the National Policy Statement on Urban Design - Submission to Ministry for the Environment
/media/1048/national-policy-statement-on-urban-design-submission-to-ministry-for-the-environment.pdf
DownloadCopyright Considerations for Architects
Attached is A submission to : Competition, Trade and Investment Branch Ministry of Economic Development in regards to Copyright Considerations for Architects.
/media/1049/copyright-considerations-for-architects.pdf
DownloadDBH Review of the Building Code 2007
This submission by Roger Hay (Wellington) was referenced by NZIA in its own submission.
/media/1050/dbh-review-of-the-building-code-2007.pdf
DownloadDBH Review of Building Code 2007 Attachment Roger Hay Part 2
This submission by Roger Hay (Wellington) was referenced by NZIA in its own submission.
/media/1051/dbh-review-of-building-code-2007-attachment-roger-hay-part-2.pdf
DownloadSubmission to the Department of Building and Housing on B2 Timber Treatment
Attached is the submission to the Department of Building and Housing on B2 Timber Treatment. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1053/submission-to-dbh-b2-timber-treatment.pdf
DownloadUIA Copenhagen Declaration
Sustainable by Design
/media/1054/uia-copenhagen-declaration.pdf
DownloadSubmission to the Department of Building and Housing on Protection from Noise G6
Attached is the Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on Protection from Noise G6. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1055/submission-g6-protection-from-noise-submission.pdf
DownloadSubmission to the Department of Building and Housing on Medium Density Housing
Attached is the Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on Medium Density Housing. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1056/submission-on-medium-density-housing.pdf
DownloadSubmission to the Department of Building and Housing on Signs F8
Attached is the Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on Signs F8. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1057/submission-on-f8-signs.pdf
DownloadHeritage and Conservation Guidelines
Attached is the Heritage and Conservation Guidelines.
/media/1058/heritage-and-conservation-guidelines-december-2010.pdf
DownloadSubmission RMA Phase 11 Discussion Document
Attached is the Submission RMA Phase 11 Discussion Document. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1059/submission-rma-phase-11-discussion-document-1210.pdf
DownloadConstruction Contracts Act Review Submission
Attached is the Construction Contracts Act Review Submission. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1062/submission-cca-1210.pdf
DownloadSubmission Notes on External Moisture E2
Attached is the Submission Notes on External Moisture E2. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
Submission on B1 (Structure)
Attached is the Submission on B1 (Structure). All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1065/submission-on-structure-b1.pdf
DownloadBuilding Amendment Bill (No 3)
Attached is the submission to the Local Government and Environment Select Committee on the Building Amendment Bill (No 3) 2010. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1066/building-amendment-bill-no-3-march-2011.pdf
DownloadSubmission to Auckland Council on the Auckland Plan Discussion
Attached is the Submission to Auckland Council on the Auckland Plan Discussion Document. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1067/nzia-submission_auckland-plan-20110527.pdf
DownloadNZIA CANTERBURY Recommendations for a Design Led Reconstruction of the Christchurch City
Attached is the submission to the Christchurch City Council by NZIA Canterbury Branch for the Design led reconstruction of the Christchurch City Centre. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae Chief Executive.
/media/1068/nzia-canterbury-recommendations-for-a-design-led-reconstruction-of-the-christchurch-city-centre.pdf
DownloadJoint and Several Liability
Attached is the submission on Joint and Several Liability to the Law Commission. All correspondence should be addressed to John Albert, Acting Chief Executive.
/media/1069/nzia-joint-and-several-submission-12th-february-2013-3.pdf
DownloadNZIA Canterbury Branch submission to Christchurch City Council in response to the Draft Central City Plan
Attached is the submission presented to Christchurch City Council by the Canterbury Branch of the NZIA in response to the Council’s Draft Central City Plan. In addition to the main document, there are eight appendices wherein the Branch responds to aspects of the proposed regulatory regime accompanying the Draft Plan.
/media/1070/nzia-draft-central-city-plan-submission.zip
DownloadFuture of our cities
Attached is our Briefing to Incoming Ministers. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1071/bim-november-2011.pdf
DownloadNZIA Submission to Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission
Attached is the submission to the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission. All correspondence should be directed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1072/nzia-submission-to-the-canterbury-earthquakes-royal-commission.pdf
DownloadBuilding Amendment Bill (No 4) 2011
Attached is the submission to the Local Government and Environmental Select Committee on the Building Amendment Bill (No 4) 2011. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1073/submission-building-amendment-bill-no-4-final-0612.pdf
DownloadSubmission on the 2012 Standards and Conformance Infrastructure Review
Attached is the Submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the 2012 Standards and Conformance Infrastructure Review. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1074/submission-re-standards-0712.pdf
DownloadSubmission on the 2012 LBP Consultation
Attached is the submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Housing Group on the 2012 LBP Consultation. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1075/lbp-consultation.pdf
DownloadReview of NZS 3910
Attached is the submission to Standards New Zealand on the review of NZS 3910. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.
/media/1076/nzs-3910-submission.pdf
DownloadNational Online Consenting System
Attached is the submission to the Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment on the National Online Consenting System. All correspondence should be addressed to John Albert, Acting Chief Executive.
Building Seismic Performance Consultation Submission
Attached is the submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the Building Seismic Performance Consultation. All correspondence should be addressed to John Albert, Acting Chief Executive.
/media/1079/submission-on-building-seismic-performance-consultation.pdf
DownloadSubmission on Improving our resource management system
Attached is the submission to Minister for the Environment on Improving our resource management system. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
Standards and Conformance Infrastructure Review
Attached is the submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the Standards and Conformance Infrastructure Review. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
The NZIA and New Zealand's Housing Issues
Attached is a brief paper setting out the NZIA's appreciation of New Zealand's housing issues and outlining the role of Architects in meeting current housing challenges.
/media/1084/nzia-housing-issues-fact.pdf
DownloadNZIA Feedback on the Draft Unitary Plan
On behalf of the Institute the Auckland Issues Group of the Auckland Branch has submitted a paper responding to Auckland Council's Draft Unitary Plan. Correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
/media/1085/nzia-submission_final_4june.pdf
DownloadHousing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill
Attached is the NZIA submission to the Hon. Nick Smith, Minister for Housing on the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
Request for Information, All-of-Government provision of consultancy services to government agencies
Attached is the NZIA submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, who are looking to establish an All-of-Government solution for the provision of consultancy services. The Request for Information applies to 'Architect' consultancy services. Please note that the response due date was extended to 5 July 2013. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
AACA Review of National Competency Standards in Architecture (NCSA) 2013
This submission is prepared jointly by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board and by the New Zealand Institute of Architects. The NZIA and the NZRAB thank the AACA for the opportunity to provide initial feedback on the current NCSA. For further information please contact Chief Executive, NZIA, Teena Hale Pennington or NZRAB, Chief Executive, Paul Jackman.
Submission to the Commerce Select Committee on the Construction Contracts Amendment Bill
Attached is the NZIA submission to the Commerce Select Committee on the Construction Contracts Amendment Bill. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
NZIA Privacy Policy
Attached is the NZIA Privacy Policy.
/media/1095/2013_nzia_external_privacy_policy_final.pdf
DownloadSubmission to the Commerce Select Committee on the Construction Contracts Amendment Bill
Attached is the NZIA submission to the Commerce Select Committee on the Construction Contracts Amendment Bill. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
United Nations Earth Charter
In 2008, the NZIA endorsed the United Nations Earth Charter. The Earth Charter project began as a United Nations initiative, but it was carried forward and completed by a global civil society initiative. The Earth Charter was finalised and then launched as a people's charter in 2000 by the Earth Charter Commission, an independent international entity. On June 29, 2000, the Earth Charter Commission with the support of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands formally launched the Earth Charter at the Peace Palace in The Hague. The goal is now to circulate the document widely and to promote it as an educational tool and guide to responsible action in civil society, business, and government. Further information on the Charter can be found at, http://www.earthcharterinaction.org
/media/1099/united-nations-earth-charter_english.pdf
DownloadSubmission on the proposed changes to update referenced standards and make minor amendments in the Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Attached is the NZIA submission to the Ministry of Business,
Innovation and Employment. The proposed changes update,
replace, or withdraw the references to the Standards cited in the
Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods used to establish
compliance with the Building Code.
All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington,
Chief Executive.
Post Disaster Building Management
Please find attached a copy of NZIA's submission to the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment's consultation on a range of Post Disaster Building Management documents. This submission was developed by the NZIA, Resilience Working Group (RWG). For any further information on this submission, please contact the NZIA Chief Executive, Teena Hale Pennington.
/media/1104/2013_31-october_ltr_mbie_rapid-building-assessment-consultation.pdf
DownloadSubmission to the MBIE's consultation on a range of Post Disaster Building Management documents
Please find attached a copy of NZIA's submission to the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment's consultation on a range of Post Disaster Building Management documents. This submission was developed by the NZIA, Resilience Working Group (RWG). For any further information on this submission, please contact the NZIA Chief Executive, Teena Hale Pennington.
/media/1105/2013_31-october_ltr_mbie_rapid-building-assessment-consultation.pdf
DownloadSubmission on BRANZ Industry Research Strategy
Australian Productivity Commission - review of Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement
The New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) was recently
invited to submit on the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition
Arrangement. The Commission was particularly interested in
improvements in the movement of skilled workers, reduction in red
tape and opportunities for single occupational registration.
The final report will be presented to the Australian Heads of
Government and the New Zealand Prime Minister in September
2015.
If you have any further questions on the NZRAB submission, please
contact Paul Jackman, Chief Executive, New Zealand Registered
Architects Board on Paul@nzrab.org.nz.
Buildings (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill
The New Zealand Institute of Architects was recently invited to make a supplementary submission on the Buildings (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, given the previous NZIA submission on the Bill. Attached is a copy of the NZIA submission and the interim report of the Local Government and Environment Committee, which includes a copy of the revision tracked version of the bill and a report summarising the proposed changes. All correspondence should be addressed to Teena Hale Pennington, Chief Executive.
Warren Trust Awards for Architectural Writing
The New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) has launched an
essay competition to encourage people to write about architecture,
and therefore - we hope - raise the level of understanding of and
appreciation for the subject. The Warren Architects' Education
Charitable Trust (the Warren Trust) generously agreed to support
the initiative, and the title of the competition recognizes this
support.
An award will be made in each of two categories: Open
(architecture practitioners, tertiary students, and members of the
public); and Secondary School Students.
Essay topic
The topic for the 2015 essay, for both categories (Open and
Secondary School), is:
"Select a building or urban space you have enjoyed being in. What
do you like about the building or place, for example, its design or
layout, the way it relates to its setting, and the materials it is
made from? Why do you think the building or space works so
well?"
Word limits
1500 words (Open); 1000 words (Secondary School Students)
Entry criteria
An essay must address the set topic, must be wholly the work of
the person submitting it, and must not have been published
previously.
Entry deadline
14 August 2015
Submissions
Entries must be sent as a word document to: writingawards@nzia.co.nz
Prizes
$1500 (Open); $1000 (Secondary School)*
*The winner and any highly commended entries in the Secondary
School category will also be invited to visit an architectural
practice and learn about what architects do.
/media/1112/nzia-warren-trust-award-ad_home.pdf
DownloadSt Joseph’s Parish Christchurch Redevelopment Expression of Interest (EOI)
Attached are details for a consultant team to take part in a Master Planning and Concept Design competition for the redevelopment of St Joseph's Parish, Papanui Christchurch, New Zealand.
/media/1113/st-josephs-redevelopment-expression-of-interest.pdf
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