Auckland Branch News
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10 Jul
Slipping Underwater
New report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
While New Zealand has plenty of freshwater, we are heavy users of this resource. Our water use is changing the …
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01 Aug
NZILA 2023 Call for Fellows
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Nominations will close on the 29th September 2023
Through award of Fellowship, the NZILA recognises its leaders, innovators and ambassadors, and those who have made a special contribution …
27 Jul
Announcing the Inaugural Board of Tuia Pito Ora
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The New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Tuia Pito Ora is looking to the future as it announces the results …
26 Jul
National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity
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In force from 4 August 2023
The National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity (NPS-IB) comes into force on 4 August 2023. A recent article published by …
26 Jul
Your new NZILA membership team
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It's been a busy 30 days for the new team. Recently appointed Chief Operating Officer, Angela Hunter, is happy to …
25 Jul
New Funding for Wairau Wetlands Cultural Values Mapping and Management Project
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An announcement of funding to support Te Pokohiwi-o-Kupe (the Wairau Bar) was made earlier this week. The Department of Conservation …
20 Jul
Haere rā to the Executive Committee
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A final message from Henry: Its been a pleasure to work alongside the out-going committee of Rebecca Ryder (vice president/treasurer), …
12 Jul
Te Ramaroa, Matariki, and working with community
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In Brief: A conversation with Rory Langbridge
This is the first of series of short conversations with Landscape Architects working on community projects around the country. We …
07 Jul
Introducing Angela Hunter incoming COO for NZILA.
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Kia ora and Hello! Ko matapihi te maunga e rū nei taku ngākau Ko Pouawhariki te awa e mahea nei …
29 Jun
“He Timatanga Hou” – New Beginnings
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President's Update
When the Pleiades constellation rises in the north-eastern sky it signifies Matariki, the Māori new year. This seems quite timely …
22 Jun
He Ara Kotahi Bridge
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A partnership between the Palmerston North City Council, Rangitāne o Manawatū, Massey University and the New Zealand Defence Force has …
20 Jun
NZILA Climate Action Plan update
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Tuia Pito Ora New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects is developing a series of guideline documents which will support the …
14 Jun
2023 NZILA Firth Conference - Professor Rob Adams
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Melbourne's transformation into a resilient and liveable city was the focus of a presentation by Professor Rob Adams at the …