Southern Branch News

19 Aug
Exciting landscape architecture opportunity in Christchurch, New Zealand
Design and develop a Gondwana Garden and a Children’s Garden within the wider Botanic Gardens.
Christchurch City Council are looking to shortlist a team to lead an exciting landscape architecture project at the Christchurch Botanic …
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29 May
Proposals out for submission on changes of national direction
Govt announcements today
PROPOSALS OUT FOR SUBMISSION ON CHANGES OF NATIONAL DIRECTION The Government announced today that it is calling for feedback/ submissions …
26 May
Four new Fellows (one Honorary) for Tuia Pito Ora

Congratulations
Tuia Pito Ora President Debbie Tikao hosted the annual President's Function last week (Wed 21 May) at Peak House in …
20 May
Landscape architects put the future of our ‘edible landscapes’ on the menu in Heretaunga Hastings
Media Release 20 May 2025
The 2025 Wānanga of Tuia Pito Ora New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) is putting the future of our …
14 Apr
NZILA Board nominations close 29 April

Read the insights from current Board members
What does the current Board have to say about this opportunity? REMINDER: Board Nominations close Tuesday 29 April 12pm (midday) …
31 Mar
President's Update March 2025

Kia ora koutou, Here we are at the end of the first quarter already! It’s been a busy start to …
31 Mar
NZILA Board Elections - Call for nominations

Nominate now
Board Nominations are now OPEN! Open March 31 2025 - Close April 14 2025 We are seeking passionate and dedicated …
28 Mar
New Zealand Institute Of Landscape Architects Respond To RMA Reform 'Blueprint'

Media Release
New Media Release out today. This week’s ‘high level’ report from the Expert Advisory Group on Resource Management Reform presents …
20 Mar
One week left for earlybirds

Join us in Hastings 22-23 May
Just one week left to get earlybird tickets for the NZILA Firth Wānanga 2025 in Hastings 22-23 May. With 9 …
17 Mar
Lincoln University Award Winners for 2024

Congratulations!
Lincoln University's top landscape architecture students were recognised with the presentation of the NZILA Student Awards at the Canterbury/Westland branch …
05 Mar
ArchEngBuild Challenge 2025

Calling all 3rd year Landscape Architecture students
We're thrilled that 3rd year Landscape Architecture students are invited to be part of the ArchEngBuild challenge for the first …
27 Feb
Update from Te Tau a Nuku

“Ko te amorangi ki mua, ko te hāpai ō ki muri”“The leader at the front, and the supporters behind” Te …
26 Feb
Getting to the NZILA Firth Wānanga 2025

Join us!
A message from the NZILA Firth Wānanga 2025 Creative Panel Kia ora koutou, As tempting as it is to stay …