Submissions

The NZIA frequently prepares submissions to relevant government bodies and local councils - giving our members a collective voice on issues around architectural practices and impacts on our built and natural environments.

 

NZIA Submission to Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission

27th February 2012

Attached is the to the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission. All correspondence should be directed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.

NZIA Submission to Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission Download PDF (365 KB)
 

Future of our cities

1st December 2011

Attached is our Briefing to Incoming Ministers. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.

BIM November 2011 Download PDF (279 KB)
 

NZIA Canterbury Branch submission to Christchurch City Council in response to the Draft Central City Plan

16th September 2011

Attached is the submission presented to Christchurch City Council by the Canterbury Branch of the NZIA in response to the Council’s Draft Central City Plan. In addition to the main document, there are eight appendices wherein the Branch responds to aspects of the proposed regulatory regime accompanying the Draft Plan.

NZIA Draft Central City Plan Submission Download PDF (1754 KB)
 

NZIA CANTERBURY Recommendations for a Design Led Reconstruction of the Christchurch City

12th August 2011

Attached is the submission to the Christchurch City Council by NZIA Canterbury Branch for the Design led reconstruction of the Christchurch City Centre. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae Chief Executive.

NZIA Canterbury - Recommendations Download PDF (21115 KB)
 

Submission to Auckland Council on the Auckland Plan Discussion

27th May 2011

Attached is the Submission to Auckland Council on the Auckland Plan Discussion Document. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.

Submission to Auckland Council on the Auckland Plan Discussion Download PDF (101 KB)
 

Building Amendment Bill (No 3)

4th March 2011

Attached is the submission to the Local Government and Environment Select Committee on the Building Amendment Bill (No 3) 2010. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.

Building Amendment Bill (No 3) March 2011 Download PDF (205 KB)
 

Submission on B1 (Structure)

4th February 2011

Attached is the Submission on B1 (Structure). All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.

Submission on B1 (Structure) Download PDF (164 KB)
 

Submission Notes on External Moisture E2

4th February 2011

Attached is the Submission Notes on External Moisture E2. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.

Submission Notes on External Moisture E2 Download PDF (119 KB)
External Moisture E2 Consultation Download PDF (217 KB)
 

Construction Contracts Act Review Submission

16th December 2010

Attached is the Construction Contracts Act Review Submission. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.

Construction Contracts Act Review Submission Download PDF (135 KB)
 

Submission RMA Phase 11 Discussion Document

13th December 2010

Attached is the Submission RMA Phase 11 Discussion Document. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.

Submission RMA Phase 11 Discussion Document Download PDF (355 KB)
 

Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on Protection from Noise G6

26th November 2010

Attached is the Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on Protection from Noise G6. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.

Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on Protection from Noise G6 Download PDF (117 KB)
 

Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on Medium Density Housing

26th November 2010

Attached is the Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on Medium Density Housing. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.

Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on Medium Density Housing Download PDF (96 KB)
 

Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on Signs F8

26th November 2010

Attached is the Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on Signs F8. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.

Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on Signs F8 Download PDF (109 KB)
 

Discussion and Briefing Paper to the Minister of Building and Construction

Attached is the Discussion and Briefing Paper presented to the Hon Maurice Williamson, Minister of Construction and Housing on the Reform of Building Controls including a proposal for a new Building Act 2011. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.

The Reform of Building Controls Download PDF (154 KB)
 

Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on B2 Timber Treatment

8th November 2010

Attached is the submission to the Department of Building and Housing on B2 Timber Treatment. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.

Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on B2 Timber Treatment Download PDF (36 KB)
 

Submission to the Department of Building and Housing on the Review of the Building Act 2004

Attached is the submission to the Department of Building and Housing on the Review of the Building Act 2004. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive.

Review of the Building Act 2004 Download PDF (241 KB)
 

Submission to Standards New Zealand on DZ 3604, Timber Framed Buildings

Attached is the Submission to Standards NZ on the review of DZ 3604, Timber Framed Buildings. All correspondence should be addressed to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive

Submission to Standards New Zealand Download PDF (156 KB)
 

Submission to Select Committee on Auckland Governance

Attached is the letter to the Select Committee on Auckland Governance from NZIA Auckland Urban Issues Group.

NZIA Auckland Urban Issues Group Download PDF (33 KB)
 

Submission on the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill

Attached is the NZIA submission on the Resource Management Amendment Bill. This submission has been through an NZIA review process and all correspondence should be sent to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive of NZIA Inc.

Submission on the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill Download PDF (66 KB)
 

Building sustainable urban communities - Tell us what you think!

Attached is the NZIA submission on the Building Sustainable Communities Discussion document. While Graeme McIndoe's name is noted within the ‘contact details’ section, this submission has been through an NZIA review process and all correspondence should be sent to both Graeme McIndoe and to Beverley McRae, Chief Executive of NZIA Inc.

Building sustainable Download PDF (114 KB)
 

National Policy Statement on Urban Design - Submission to Ministry for the Environment

15th September 2008

Attached is the National Policy Statement on Urban Design - Submission to Ministry for the Environment

National Policy Statement on Urban Design - Submission to Ministry for the Environment Download PDF (131 KB)
 

Copyright Considerations for Architects

Attached is A submission to : Competition, Trade and Investment Branch Ministry of Economic Development in regards to Copyright Considerations for Architects.

Copyright Considerations for Architects Download PDF (85 KB)
 

DBH Review of the Building Code 2007

This submission by Roger Hay (Wellington) was referenced by NZIA in its own submission.

DBH Review of the Building Code 2007 Download PDF (457 KB)
 

DBH Review of Building Code 2007 Attachment Roger Hay Part 2

This submission by Roger Hay (Wellington) was referenced by NZIA in its own submission.

Review of Building Code 2007 Attachment Roger Hay Part 2 Download PDF (285 KB)