02 Jul

NZILA submits on the Conservation Amendment Bill 2026

Tuia Pito Ora New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects has lodged its submission on the Conservation Amendment Bill 2026

NZILA supports the objective of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of conservation management. However, the submission raises concerns that the …

24 Jun

President's update

June 2026

Kia ora After promising signs of economic growth at the start of the year, things have stalled a bit and …

24 Jun

What is an Aotearoa practice of landscape architecture?

Participate in a research study on what constitutes an Aotearoa practice of Landscape Architecture

You are invited to participate in a research study on what constitutes an Aotearoa practice of Landscape Architecture. This research …

18 Jun

Conservation Amendment Bill and Draft National Conservation Policy Statement

Environmental Legislation Committee Working Group

The Environmental Legislation Committee working group has met twice to discuss the potential content of a submission from the Institute …

17 Jun

Memorial to the Sixth Extinction

An Open International Ideas Competition

Entries for Memorial to the Sixth Extinction, an international competition, are now open until 1 November from individuals or from …

17 Jun

President's Awards nominations open

Celebrating those who strengthen our profession

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, Tuia Pito Ora New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects is proud to open nominations …

11 Jun

13th Annual SILA Student Design Award 2026

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 24 July 2026

𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻! The 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is now accepting entries from Landscape Architecture students …

08 Jun

International Speaker Series returns for 2026

Proudly supported by Urban Group

We're pleased to announce the return of the NZILA International Speaker Series for 2026, proudly supported by Urban Group. The …

01 Jun

IFLA APR Newsletter: May Edition

Dear NZILA, Welcome to your May update! This month, we look at how our landscape architecture community is driving real …

28 May

What if...?

Reflections from NZILA President, Ralph Johns

Recently, Angela shared an article from the New Zealand Society of Association Executives asking a simple but surprisingly relevant question: …

28 May

Call for Images – Visual Simulation Guidelines

Deadline Tuesday 30 June

We are seeking image contributions from members to support the development of the upcoming Visual Simulation Guidelines. The working group …

14 May

Board appointments confirmed for 2026

Suzanne Lange joins the Board alongside the reappointment of Simon Button and Nada Toueir, following the close of the 2026 nomination process.

We are pleased to confirm the outcome of the 2026 Board nomination process. Following the close of nominations, three candidates …