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Select region where architect resides Auckland, Waitakere, Manukau & North Shore Cities, Franklin, Papakura & Rodney Districts, (1115) Whangarei & Kaipara Districts (20) Far North District (6) Hamilton City; Waikato and Waipa Districts (67) Tauranga, Thames Coromandel, Hauraki, Western Bay of Plenty, Whakatane & Opotiki Districts (52) Rotorua , Kawerau, South Waikato, Otorohonga, Taupo & Waitomo Districts (18) Gisborne & Wairoa Districts (6) Napier City; Hastings & Central Hawkes Bay Districts (47) New Plymouth, Ruapehu & Stratford Districts (28) South Taranaki, Wanganui & Rangitikei Districts (12) Palmerston North City; Manawatu, Tararua & Horowhenua Districts (18) Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt & Porirua Cities; Kapiti Coast District (399) Masterton, Carteron & South Wairarapa Districts (8) Nelson City; Tasman & Buller Districts (39) Marlborough & Kaikoura Districts (12) Christchurch City; Banks Peninsula, Hurunui, Waimakariri & Selwyn Districts (230) Ashburton, McKenzie, Timaru and Waimate Districts (10) Grey & Westland Districts (4) Dunedin, Waitaki, Clutha Districts (45) Queenstown – Lakes & Central Otago Districts (63) Invercargill City; Southland & Gore Districts (7) Offshore (193) Registered (2029) Expired (69) Voluntary suspension (302) Suspended (0) Select region Auckland, Waitakere, Manukau & North Shore Cities, Franklin, Papakura & Rodney Districts, (364) Whangarei & Kaipara Districts (9) Far North District (3) Hamilton City; Waikato and Waipa Districts (26) 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 (22) New Plymouth, Ruapehu & Stratford Districts (9) South Taranaki, Wanganui & Rangitikei Districts (8) Palmerston North City; Manawatu, Tararua & Horowhenua Districts (8) Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt & Porirua Cities; Kapiti Coast District (159) Masterton, Carteron & South Wairarapa Districts (5) Nelson City; Tasman & Buller Districts (19) Marlborough & Kaikoura Districts (5) Christchurch City; Banks Peninsula, Hurunui, Waimakariri & Selwyn Districts (97) Ashburton, McKenzie, Timaru and Waimate Districts (4) Grey & Westland Districts (3) Dunedin, Waitaki, Clutha Districts (21) Queenstown – Lakes & Central Otago Districts (30) Invercargill City; Southland & Gore Districts (4) Offshore (74) 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 Consulting about consultation10 May 2019 The NZRAB today invited architects to make suggestions in regard to a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment consultation relating to legisation in the building sector. Cautionary Note withdrawn2 May 2019 The NZRAB today advised architects that a Cautionary Note entitled: "Managing clients expectations in regard to project costs" had been withdrawn. Architects were advised that since the note was issued the Architects' Code of Ethics had been amended. Architects were advised to refer to the new code requirement 58B which states: Client communication A registered architect must— a) ensure that, where applicable, effective systems are in place during a commission to establish and monitor its quality, budget, cost estimates, and time line; and b) advise the client in a timely manner of any significant issues that arise, or are identified, at any time during the commission. NZRAB Newsletter8 April 2019 The NZRAB today issued its first newsletter for 2019. » View all news items