Southern Branch News
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12 Aug
2024 World Green Infrastructure Congress
Tamaki Makaurau Auckland September 3-5
We’re thrilled to announce that the 11th World Green Infrastructure Conference (WGIC2024) is set to take place in Auckland from …
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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 …