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Select region where architect resides Auckland, Waitakere, Manukau & North Shore Cities, Franklin, Papakura & Rodney Districts, (1132) Whangarei & Kaipara Districts (21) Far North District (6) Hamilton City; Waikato and Waipa Districts (67) Tauranga, Thames Coromandel, Hauraki, Western Bay of Plenty, Whakatane & Opotiki Districts (51) Rotorua , Kawerau, South Waikato, Otorohonga, Taupo & Waitomo Districts (17) Gisborne & Wairoa Districts (6) Napier City; Hastings & Central Hawkes Bay Districts (50) New Plymouth, Ruapehu & Stratford Districts (27) South Taranaki, Wanganui & Rangitikei Districts (12) Palmerston North City; Manawatu, Tararua & Horowhenua Districts (17) Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt & Porirua Cities; Kapiti Coast District (404) Masterton, Carteron & South Wairarapa Districts (8) Nelson City; Tasman & Buller Districts (39) Marlborough & Kaikoura Districts (12) Christchurch City; Banks Peninsula, Hurunui, Waimakariri & Selwyn Districts (234) Ashburton, McKenzie, Timaru and Waimate Districts (10) Grey & Westland Districts (4) Dunedin, Waitaki, Clutha Districts (46) Queenstown – Lakes & Central Otago Districts (63) Invercargill City; Southland & Gore Districts (7) Offshore (199) Registered (2043) Expired (88) Voluntary suspension (305) Suspended (0) Select region Auckland, Waitakere, Manukau & North Shore Cities, Franklin, Papakura & Rodney Districts, (354) Whangarei & Kaipara Districts (9) Far North District (3) Hamilton City; Waikato and Waipa Districts (25) Tauranga, Thames Coromandel, Hauraki, Western Bay of Plenty, Whakatane & Opotiki Districts (22) Rotorua , Kawerau, South Waikato, Otorohonga, Taupo & Waitomo Districts (8) Gisborne & Wairoa Districts (1) Napier City; Hastings & Central Hawkes Bay Districts (23) New Plymouth, Ruapehu & Stratford Districts (9) South Taranaki, Wanganui & Rangitikei Districts (8) Palmerston North City; Manawatu, Tararua & Horowhenua Districts (9) Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt & Porirua Cities; Kapiti Coast District (156) Masterton, Carteron & South Wairarapa Districts (5) Nelson City; Tasman & Buller Districts (19) Marlborough & Kaikoura Districts (6) Christchurch City; Banks Peninsula, Hurunui, Waimakariri & Selwyn Districts (99) Ashburton, McKenzie, Timaru and Waimate Districts (4) Grey & Westland Districts (3) Dunedin, Waitaki, Clutha Districts (21) Queenstown – Lakes & Central Otago Districts (29) 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 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 NZRAB Annual Report 201914 November 2019 The NZRAB today published its Annual Report for 2019. Cautionary Note No 9 Avoiding Inducements26 September 2019 The Chair of the NZRAB today issued a Cautionary Note to the Profession in regard to avoiding inducements. Fees consultation21 August 2019 The NZRAB today began a consultation with architects and other stakeholders regarding a proposed increase in the Architects' Annual Certificate of Registration Fee from $644.00 (GST included) to $724.50 (GST included). The consultation closes on 23 September 2019. » View all news items