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10 Dec
Proposed replacement of the RMA: Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill
A message from the Environmental Legislation Working Group
On Tuesday this week, the Government released proposed bills to replace the Resource Management Act 1991. Reform of our planning …
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17 Jul
Reminder To Submit Your Applications before 5 August
NZILA Vectorworks Landmark Student Scholarship 2024
The is a friendly reminder that applications close 5 August 2024. The NZILA Vectorworks Landmark Student Scholarship is to support …
16 Jul
Students’ vision for heart of the city on display
An exhibition showcasing works by architecture and design innovation students envisioning the future of Te Ngākau Civic Precinct is now open to the public until 23 July.
The exhibition is the culmination of an urban design competition organised by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and Wellington …
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 …