11 Nov

Ka Rū Ka Hā: Awakening the energy in Ōtautahi

Two days of ideas, inspiration and connection at Firth NZILA Wānanga 2026

On 5 and 6 November, the landscape architecture community came together at Majestic on Durham in Ōtautahi Christchurch for Firth …

10 Nov

Help shape the Visual Simulation Guidelines

With the soft-launch of the Visual Simulation Guidelines at the Wānanga, we ask for your feedback to help shape further …

10 Nov

Out in the landscape: Field Notes from Ōtautahi

Five field trips, plenty of conversations and a chance to experience landscape architecture beyond the conference room.

On Thursday 5 November, delegates at Firth NZILA Wānanga 2026 headed out across Ōtautahi Christchurch for an afternoon exploring the …

09 Nov

Celebrating our people at Pō Whakamānawa 2026

Congratulations to our new Life Members and Fellows!

On Wednesday 4 November, around 70 members, colleagues and friends gathered at Chateau on the Park in Ōtautahi Christchurch for …

05 Nov

2026 Resene NZILA Awards Winners

Full photo gallery now available

What a night celebrating landscape architecture in Aotearoa! On Thursday 5 November, the landscape architecture community came together at One …

29 Oct

Celebrating a historic day: IFLA's highest honour awarded to Dr Diane Menzies

Congratulations Di - Kia kaha, kia toa, kia manawanui!

The presentation of the prestigious Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award to Di Menzies (Rongowhakaata, Te Aitanga a Mahaki) at the 62nd …

28 Oct

Call for Climate Action Case Studies

Climate action in practice | Share your experience

Have you been involved in a landscape architecture positive climate action project implemented in Aotearoa New Zealand? The Tuia Pito …

20 Oct

Assessment of Landscape Effects Guidance Note

The Assessment of Landscape Effects Guidance Note is now available to download. Guidance for Landscape Practitioners on Navigating the Transition …

15 Oct

NZILA Advocacy Update | Resource Management Reform

Tuia Pito Ora New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) has submitted feedback on the Illustrative National Policy Direction for …

13 Oct

Big questions, different perspectives and what happens next

Will you be part of the conversation?

With Firth NZILA Wānanga 2026 getting closer, the shape of the two days in Ōtautahi is becoming much clearer. Some …

05 Oct

NZILA advocacy in action

Members have been meeting with MPs to make the case for landscape to remain part of New Zealand’s resource management reforms.

Why Landscape Must Remain Part of the Conversation By Simon Button, NZILA Deputy Chair Over recent weeks, Julia Wick, Ethan …

02 Oct

IFLA APR Newsletter: September Edition

Welcome to your September update. Here is a quick look at what’s happening in the region this month. IFLA Asia-Pacific …