Southern Branch News
05 Oct
NZILA advocacy in action
Members have been meeting with MPs to make the case for landscape to remain part of New Zealand’s resource management reforms.
Why Landscape Must Remain Part of the Conversation By Simon Button, NZILA Deputy Chair Over recent weeks, Julia Wick, Ethan …
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01 Sep
IFLA APR Newsletter: August Edition
Welcome to the August update! This month, explore how landscape architecture is responding to climate crisis and ecological change, from …
26 Aug
Ka Rū Ka Hā is taking shape
The programme is coming together, our MC is confirmed, and earlybird registrations are open until 23 September.
With just over two months to go, Ka Rū Ka Hā | Awaken the Energy is taking shape, with the …
25 Aug
Submissions Now Open | IFLA APR Landscape Architecture Awards 2026
The wait is over: Submissions for the IFLA Asia-Pacific Region Landscape Architecture Awards 2026 are officially open! The IFLA Asia-Pacific …
18 Aug
Updated Registration Programme guidelines now available
Ka Rere Te Manu sets out the updated pathway to Registration for 2027 applicants, with new guidance for prospective applicants and Registered members supporting the programme.
The NZILA Registration Programme is changing, with an updated process taking effect for members applying for Registration in 2027. The …
12 Aug
NZILA submits on Proposed National Conservation Policy Statement
Tuia Pito Ora New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects has submitted on the Proposed National Conservation Policy Statement, contributing the …
07 Aug
IFLA APR Newsletter: July Edition
Welcome to your July update! In this month's roundup, we explore projects ranging from macro-scale regional masterplans to mature vertical …
30 Jul
2026 Resene NZILA Awards shortlist announced
The 2026 shortlist recognises work that goes beyond established best practice and helps move landscape architecture forward across Aotearoa.
The shortlist for the 2026 Resene NZILA Awards has been announced, recognising work that demonstrates exceptional rigour, ambition and contribution …
29 Jul
Registrations now open for the Firth NZILA Wānanga 2026
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Registrations are now open for the Firth NZILA Wānanga 2026 and the Resene NZILA Awards Gala Dinner, taking place in …
24 Jul
Cautions raised by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment deserve to be taken seriously
MEDIA RELEASE 24 JULY 2026
The call made this week by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment for further scrutiny of the RMA replacement laws …
20 Jul
Environment Committee reports back on Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill
The Environment Committee has today reported back on the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, marking the completion of the …
07 Jul
BRANZ ArchEngBuild Challenge 2026
Congratulations to our Landscape Architecture student participants
Congratulations to all the Landscape Architecture students who took part in the 2026 BRANZ ArchEngBuild Challenge in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Working …
02 Jul
IFLA APR Newsletter: June Edition
Welcome to the June update! This June, discover the latest developments from IFLA, highlights from across our region, and inspiring …