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Select region where architect resides Auckland, Waitakere, Manukau & North Shore Cities, Franklin, Papakura & Rodney Districts, (1179) Whangarei & Kaipara Districts (21) Far North District (6) Hamilton City; Waikato and Waipa Districts (65) Tauranga, Thames Coromandel, Hauraki, Western Bay of Plenty, Whakatane & Opotiki Districts (54) Rotorua , Kawerau, South Waikato, Otorohonga, Taupo & Waitomo Districts (15) Gisborne & Wairoa Districts (5) Napier City; Hastings & Central Hawkes Bay Districts (48) New Plymouth, Ruapehu & Stratford Districts (29) South Taranaki, Wanganui & Rangitikei Districts (15) Palmerston North City; Manawatu, Tararua & Horowhenua Districts (16) Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt & Porirua Cities; Kapiti Coast District (421) Masterton, Carteron & South Wairarapa Districts (8) Nelson City; Tasman & Buller Districts (39) Marlborough & Kaikoura Districts (12) Christchurch City; Banks Peninsula, Hurunui, Waimakariri & Selwyn Districts (251) Ashburton, McKenzie, Timaru and Waimate Districts (13) Grey & Westland Districts (5) Dunedin, Waitaki, Clutha Districts (46) Queenstown – Lakes & Central Otago Districts (64) Invercargill City; Southland & Gore Districts (8) Offshore (196) Registered (2135) Expired (115) Voluntary suspension (274) Suspended (1) Select region Auckland, Waitakere, Manukau & North Shore Cities, Franklin, Papakura & Rodney Districts, (347) Whangarei & Kaipara Districts (10) Far North District (3) Hamilton City; Waikato and Waipa Districts (23) Tauranga, Thames Coromandel, Hauraki, Western Bay of Plenty, Whakatane & Opotiki Districts (19) Rotorua , Kawerau, South Waikato, Otorohonga, Taupo & Waitomo Districts (8) Gisborne & Wairoa Districts (1) Napier City; Hastings & Central Hawkes Bay Districts (19) New Plymouth, Ruapehu & Stratford Districts (10) South Taranaki, Wanganui & Rangitikei Districts (6) Palmerston North City; Manawatu, Tararua & Horowhenua Districts (9) Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt & Porirua Cities; Kapiti Coast District (148) Masterton, Carteron & South Wairarapa Districts (4) Nelson City; Tasman & Buller Districts (18) Marlborough & Kaikoura Districts (6) Christchurch City; Banks Peninsula, Hurunui, Waimakariri & Selwyn Districts (96) Ashburton, McKenzie, Timaru and Waimate Districts (5) Grey & Westland Districts (3) Dunedin, Waitaki, Clutha Districts (18) Queenstown – Lakes & Central Otago Districts (27) Invercargill City; Southland & Gore Districts (4) Offshore (69) 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. 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 New NZRAB Chief Executive appointed9 August 2021 The NZRAB is delighted to announce the appointment of Dougal McKechnie as our new Chief Executive. Dougal has had a varied career in numerous management and leadership positions across the health, justice and government sectors. He is currently Government Affairs Manager for an emergency services programme to replace critical communications tools for police, fire and ambulance first responders. Prior to that he managed the implementation of a large software application at Canterbury DHB. He was the Chief Executive of the NZ Health IT group — a voluntary membership organisation of around 100 companies providing technology solutions to the health and disability system. He brings lots of experience in managing relationships in complex sectors and programmes of work, has solid communications skills, and strong knowledge of the machinery of government at senior levels. Mr McKechnie starts at the NZRAB on 26 August 2021. His first two days will be spent in Auckland attending the training day event for Assessors. Please join me in welcoming Dougal to the NZRAB. Gina Jones Board Chair 9 August 2021 NZRAB Continuing Registration Competency Reviews and Professional Conversation Assessments18 June 2021 As of 1 September 2021, all applicants for registration will be able to choose whether they wish to have their CRCR / professional conversation assessments via Zoom or face to face. If face to face, these will be held in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. NZRAB Newsletter of 29 April 202129 April 2021 The Board issued a newsletter to architects providing an update on the NZRAB's activities. » View all news items