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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 …
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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 …
09 Jul
Marko den Breems appointed as Isthmus CEO

Isthmus’ Board are thrilled to announce that Marko den Breems has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer. …
08 Jul
Waiaroha wins supreme local government award

Heretaunga Hastings District Council Feature
Hastings District Council’s primary drinking water treatment and storage facility, Waiaroha, received national recognition last night – winning the Taituarā …
03 Jul
The Power of Te Taiao (Nature) as a Metaphor for Design

by Ashleigh Summerville
This article was originally published by the Design Assembly. Nature and te ao Māori are words which feel relatively indistinguishable …
01 Jul
IFLA Asia Pacific Region Newsletter

June Edition
June Featured Highlights: AILA ACT Award Winner Announced - View 2024 ACT Award Winners Here IFLA 60th World Congress - …
26 Jun
New Zealand needs to confront the challenges of land use change

Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment
How do we respond to the environmental challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and water quality while looking after the …
20 Jun
Remember to log your CPD

Midway through 2024
June 28th is Matariki, and it serves as a timely reminder to log your CPD activities for the first part …
18 Jun
Mātai Moana Eco Sanctuary & Heritage Reserve

8 x Studies of Mātai Moana
An exhibition of designs for the transformation of Wellington’s Mātai Moana/Mt Crawford by students from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of …
17 Jun
Climate Change Adaption - NZILA Submission

Recommendations & Insights
The Climate Change Working Group has lodged a submission on the Parliamentary inquiry on climate adaption. An excerpt of the …
13 Jun
Ashleigh Ward to speak at IFLA World Congress

IFLA 2024 | Invited Speaker |Ashleigh Ward Indigenous Design PrincipalWSP New Zealand IFLA is committed to creating a safe space …
12 Jun
From Doubt to Degree

A Graduation Story
Zoe Mason’s journey from doubt to a degree culminated at Te Herenga Waka―Victoria University of Wellington’s May Graduation ceremonies, where …
10 Jun
PCE - Submission to Science System Advisory Group

The Commissioner has provided a submission to the Science System Advisory Group with his thoughts on how the group should …