Central North Island Branch News
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18 Jul
IFLA July Newsletter
The latest news from around the world
This month's newsletters features the following headine items: Get Ready to Make a Difference: IFLA 60th World Congress IFLA Pairing …
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23 Aug
BIM - the way of the future
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Building Information Modelling
How well do you understand Building Information Modelling? Landscape architects are being offered the chance to upskill themselves on BIM …
22 Aug
A "recovering" Aussie landscape architect explains why he chose NZ
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LAA talks to Cam Perkins
One of the reasons Cam Perkins says he was attracted to New Zealand was Auckland’s Te Aranga Maori design principles. …
20 Aug
Waikato Landscape Study - Collaboration with Iwi
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Project Lead: Rebecca Ryder, Boffa Miskell
As part of the Waikato District Plan review, Boffa Miskell Ltd was engaged by Waikato District Council to undertake a …
15 Aug
Public Consultation period on key draft changes to the District Plan
Initial consultation closes on Monday 8 October 2018
Selwyn District Council has started initial public consultation on key draft changes to the current District Plan. The purpose of …
14 Aug
The argument for getting kids involved in design
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They are fresh, honest, and not afraid to speak their mind.
Isthmus associate landscape architect Damian Powley makes a case for why children should be involved in the design process for …
14 Aug
Community builders here's your chance.
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A formal EOI process will be open until 12pm Monday, 3 September 2018.
Developers, architects and community builders who want to make their mark with a residential development in central Christchurch are being …
13 Aug
Auckland's "SeaPath" moves another step closer
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NZTA has committed $31 million to SeaPath
Cyclists and enthusiastic walkers get to have a good look at the New Zealand Transport Agency’s proposed route for the …
09 Aug
LAA Book Review: Beyond Manapouri
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Reviews by Peter and Madi Kensington
Beyond Manapouri - 50 years of environmental politics in New Zealand Author: Dr Catherine Knight Publisher: Canterbury University Press, 2018 …
07 Aug
Special landscapes - the NZILA calls for an inclusive approach
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Comment from NZILA President Brad Coombs
The stoush over Te Mata Peak walking track has highlighted the need for councils to take an inclusive approach when …
06 Aug
Pukehina - from farmland to Eco Village
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Richard Hart, says the eco village and wetlands concept is “innovative and ambitious”
The developers of the proposed Pukehina Eco Village in the Western Bay of Plenty are applying for resource consent to …
05 Aug
NZILA member Di Lucas appointed to the New High Country Advisory Group
The High Country Advisory Group, established by Land Information New Zealand, aims to offer advice and insights to the Commissioner …
05 Aug
Q & A - Independent Commissioner Melean Absolum
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LAA speaks to Melean about her role
Melean Absolum is a consultant landscape architect in private practice. She has a post-graduate diploma in Landscape Architecture from Manchester …