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Select region where architect resides Auckland, Waitakere, Manukau & North Shore Cities, Franklin, Papakura & Rodney Districts, (1511) Whangarei & Kaipara Districts (33) Far North District (17) Hamilton City; Waikato and Waipa Districts (104) Tauranga, Thames Coromandel, Hauraki, Western Bay of Plenty, Whakatane & Opotiki Districts (87) Rotorua , Kawerau, South Waikato, Otorohonga, Taupo & Waitomo Districts (34) Gisborne & Wairoa Districts (6) Napier City; Hastings & Central Hawkes Bay Districts (72) New Plymouth, Ruapehu & Stratford Districts (38) South Taranaki, Wanganui & Rangitikei Districts (28) Palmerston North City; Manawatu, Tararua & Horowhenua Districts (43) Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt & Porirua Cities; Kapiti Coast District (564) Masterton, Carteron & South Wairarapa Districts (19) Nelson City; Tasman & Buller Districts (63) Marlborough & Kaikoura Districts (23) Christchurch City; Banks Peninsula, Hurunui, Waimakariri & Selwyn Districts (328) Ashburton, McKenzie, Timaru and Waimate Districts (17) Grey & Westland Districts (5) Dunedin, Waitaki, Clutha Districts (79) Queenstown – Lakes & Central Otago Districts (68) Invercargill City; Southland & Gore Districts (15) Offshore (542) Registered (1968) Expired (71) Voluntary suspension (311) Suspended (0) Cancelled (2332) Find suitable architects This identifies architects who have indicated they are available to undertake commissions by region. Select region where architects are available Auckland, Waitakere, Manukau & North Shore Cities, Franklin, Papakura & Rodney Districts, Whangarei & Kaipara Districts Far North District Hamilton City; Waikato and Waipa Districts Tauranga, Thames Coromandel, Hauraki, Western Bay of Plenty, Whakatane & Opotiki Districts Rotorua , Kawerau, South Waikato, Otorohonga, Taupo & Waitomo Districts Gisborne & Wairoa Districts Napier City; Hastings & Central Hawkes Bay Districts New Plymouth, Ruapehu & Stratford Districts South Taranaki, Wanganui & Rangitikei Districts Palmerston North City; Manawatu, Tararua & Horowhenua Districts Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt & Porirua Cities; Kapiti Coast District Masterton, Carteron & South Wairarapa Districts Nelson City; Tasman & Buller Districts Marlborough & Kaikoura Districts Christchurch City; Banks Peninsula, Hurunui, Waimakariri & Selwyn Districts Ashburton, McKenzie, Timaru and Waimate Districts Grey & Westland Districts Dunedin, Waitaki, Clutha Districts Queenstown – Lakes & Central Otago Districts Invercargill City; Southland & Gore Districts Offshore Select region Auckland, Waitakere, Manukau & North Shore Cities, Franklin, Papakura & Rodney Districts, (399) Whangarei & Kaipara Districts (11) Far North District (3) Hamilton City; Waikato and Waipa Districts (31) Tauranga, Thames Coromandel, Hauraki, Western Bay of Plenty, Whakatane & Opotiki Districts (27) Rotorua , Kawerau, South Waikato, Otorohonga, Taupo & Waitomo Districts (8) Gisborne & Wairoa Districts (1) Napier City; Hastings & Central Hawkes Bay Districts (24) New Plymouth, Ruapehu & Stratford Districts (10) South Taranaki, Wanganui & Rangitikei Districts (8) Palmerston North City; Manawatu, Tararua & Horowhenua Districts (9) Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt & Porirua Cities; Kapiti Coast District (172) Masterton, Carteron & South Wairarapa Districts (5) Nelson City; Tasman & Buller Districts (22) Marlborough & Kaikoura Districts (5) Christchurch City; Banks Peninsula, Hurunui, Waimakariri & Selwyn Districts (105) Ashburton, McKenzie, Timaru and Waimate Districts (7) Grey & Westland Districts (3) Dunedin, Waitaki, Clutha Districts (22) Queenstown – Lakes & Central Otago Districts (30) Invercargill City; Southland & Gore Districts (4) Offshore (78) A list of Registered Architects who have been disciplined in the last three years can be accessed here.
FAct sheets and key information Vision Statement The NZRAB has articulated a vision for architecture in New Zealand and the role of the NZRAB in that regard. Your Path to Registration Fact sheet for recent graduates explaining what becoming registered entails Information for New Architects Fact sheet for newly registered architects to explain their rights and obligations. Problems with Your Architect? Fact sheet for persons considering laying a complaint against an architect. Problems with Your Client? Fact sheet for architects to ensure they are not the subject of a complaint. Use of the title "architect" Fact sheet explaining who can and can't use the title "architect" Fees The NZRAB is funded from fees paid by architects and registration applicants. Code of Ethics All New Zealand Registered Architects are bound by the Code of Minimum Standards of Ethical Conduct for Registered Architects.
Latest NZRAB News Consultation regarding complaints procedures8 August 2018 The NZRAB today invited architects and its other stakeholders to take part in a consultation regarding proposed changes to the NZRAB's complaints procedures, intended to make them simpler and less expensive. The consultation document can be viewed here and a graphic of what's proposed here. The deadline for submissions is Friday 14 September 2018. NZRAB temporary office 30 April 2018 The NZRAB today moved into a temporary office at Suite 11, Level 4, 24 Johnston St, Wellington. This followed the NZRAB having to evacuate its 79 Boulcott St office on 12 April 2018 as a result of seismic concerns. New lay NZRAB Board member sought 28 April 2018 The government today advertised for a new NZRAB board member, this time a lay-person to represent consumer interests. For more details and/or to apply go here. » View all news items