The New Zealand Registered Architects Board: registers architects who have been assessed by their peers as competent confirms every five years that architects continue to be competent maintains an online New Zealand Architects Register investigates complaints and, if need be, disciplines architects. Vision Statement The task of architecture is to lead the way in terms of what the built environment can and should be. This goes beyond designing for function, essential though that is. In so far as architecture articulates the national imagination, it contributes to nation building. If the built environment in New Zealand is the best that it can be, then it contributes to the realisation of this nation’s potential. The NZRAB determines who can be a Registered Architect. In doing this, the NZRAB is mindful of the broader contribution that the profession makes to New Zealand. More information If you are interested, you can follow the NZRAB on LinkedIn, or receive by email newsletters and other announcements or specific updates about initial registration.
Select region where architect resides Auckland, Waitakere, Manukau & North Shore Cities, Franklin, Papakura & Rodney Districts, (1333) Whangarei & Kaipara Districts (34) Far North District (17) Hamilton City; Waikato and Waipa Districts (95) Tauranga, Thames Coromandel, Hauraki, Western Bay of Plenty, Whakatane & Opotiki Districts (70) Rotorua , Kawerau, South Waikato, Otorohonga, Taupo & Waitomo Districts (29) Gisborne & Wairoa Districts (6) Napier City; Hastings & Central Hawkes Bay Districts (59) New Plymouth, Ruapehu & Stratford Districts (33) South Taranaki, Wanganui & Rangatikei Districts (27) Palmerston North City; Manawatu, Tararua & Horowhenua Districts (43) Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt & Porirua Cities; Kapiti Coast District (529) Masterton, Carteron & South Wairarapa Districts (15) Nelson City; Tasman & Buller Districts (63) Marlborough & Kaikoura Districts (19) Christchurch City; Banks Peninsula, Hurunui, Waimakariri & Selwyn Districts (288) Ashburton, McKenzie, Timaru and Waimate Districts (16) Grey & Westland Districts (5) Dunedin, Waitaki, Clutha Districts (76) Queenstown – Lakes & Central Otago Districts (52) Invercargill City; Southland & Gore Districts (17) Offshore (497) Registered (1796) Expired (20) Voluntary suspension (233) Suspended (0) Cancelled (2264) 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 & Rangatikei 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, (404) Whangarei & Kaipara Districts (12) Far North District (3) Hamilton City; Waikato and Waipa Districts (32) Tauranga, Thames Coromandel, Hauraki, Western Bay of Plenty, Whakatane & Opotiki Districts (24) Rotorua , Kawerau, South Waikato, Otorohonga, Taupo & Waitomo Districts (11) Gisborne & Wairoa Districts (2) Napier City; Hastings & Central Hawkes Bay Districts (24) New Plymouth, Ruapehu & Stratford Districts (13) South Taranaki, Wanganui & Rangatikei Districts (8) Palmerston North City; Manawatu, Tararua & Horowhenua Districts (10) Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt & Porirua Cities; Kapiti Coast District (183) Masterton, Carteron & South Wairarapa Districts (7) Nelson City; Tasman & Buller Districts (23) Marlborough & Kaikoura Districts (5) Christchurch City; Banks Peninsula, Hurunui, Waimakariri & Selwyn Districts (105) Ashburton, McKenzie, Timaru and Waimate Districts (7) Grey & Westland Districts (4) Dunedin, Waitaki, Clutha Districts (24) Queenstown – Lakes & Central Otago Districts (30) Invercargill City; Southland & Gore Districts (4) Offshore (60)
FAct sheets and key information 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. 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 Australia Canada NZ APEC Architect Arrangement Signed19 February 2015 The registration authorities of Australia, Canada and New Zealand have signed a mutual recognition arrangement that allows for fast-track cross-border registration for their APEC architects. All three economies are participants in the APEC Architect Project and have issued a joint press statement about the arrangement. NZRAB submission to Australian Productivity Commission16 February 2015 The NZRAB has made a submission to the Australian Productivity Commission opposing suggestions that Australian architects should be able to work as architects in New Zealand without being registered here. Board Appointment9 January 2015 The Minister for Building and Housing has appointed architect Louise Wright to the NZRAB Board. Louise is based in Arrowtown, where she co-owns Assembly Architects Limited. » View all news items