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• Arch Centre
  The Architectural Centre Inc is a multi-disciplinary, independent, voluntary organisation of architects, artists, designers and others with an active interest in architecture, the arts, the built environment and Wellington City. Site includes forum, archives, contacts and links.
  
  
• Architectural Designers New Zealand Inc.
  ADNZ is a nationwide organisation formed in 1966 to promote and develop the professional skills and services offered by its members working within the parameters of a code of ethics. It lists membership and describes the services members can provide.
  
  
• Architecture and Landscape
  About Unitec New Zealand's architecture and landscape architecture courses, facilities, current research and staff.
  
  
• Art Deco Napier, New Zealand
  Napier, New Zealand, is a small city that has a unique Art Deco style of architecture. The city was rebuilt in the early 1930s following a massive Richter 7.9 earthquake. Featured are: an introduction, a photo gallery, tourist data, a description of the 1931 earthquake and the Art Deco Trust.
  
  
• Art Deco Society Auckland New Zealand
  "This site tells you about who we are, what we do, and has lots of great pictures of our historic 1920s, 1930s and 1940s Art Deco, Moderne and Spanish Mission architecture. It also contains information about early 20th century New Zealand artists, a list of New Zealand antique dealers specialising in Art Deco, and links to other Deco related sites on the Net."
  
  
• Centre for Building Performance Research
  Part of Victoria University, the Centre aims to facilitate and disseminate research in the areas of building performance, design and operation, and building construction. Includes resources to support research, publications and list of projects.
  
  
• Design review
  Design Review was originally published by the Wellington Architectural Centre between 1948-1954. Covers a wide range of design topics including theatre and stage design, town planning, book binding, church design, and architecture. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Earth Building Association of New Zealand Inc. : --promoting the art and science of earth building
  Information about the EBANZ organisation, earth building information and standards, an online forum, events and courses, and downloadable articles.
  
  
• Earthquake Hazard Centre : Commonwealth Network for Earthquake-Resistant Construction in Developing Countries
  The Earthquake Hazard Centre (EHC) is an information network and dissemination centre for earthquake-resistant construction in developing countries. It is a non-profit organisation supported by the Commonwealth Science Council and is based at the School of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington. Its publication, Earthquake Hazard Centre Newsletter, is found here, together with links to similar research centres and professional organisations.
  
  
• Heritage New Zealand magazine
  Full text of selected articles of Heritage New Zealand Magazine and its predecessor New Zealand Historic Places Magazine. Information on subscribing to the print edition is also available.
  
  
• Landscape Industries Association of NZ
  An incorporated society whose mandate is to represent professionals practising design, construction and maintenance of landscapes. Site includes contact details for members.
  
  
• Lifetime Design : every body, every place
  Foundation promoting principles of universal design for New Zealand products and environments. Website includes information on membership, Lifetime Design standards, Foundation rules and FAQ page.
  
  
• National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries, the University of Auckland
  NICAI builds connections between architecture, fine and visual arts, planning, music and dance. Information about courses of study, staff and events.
  
  
• New Zealand Historic Places Trust = Pouhere Taonga
  The Trust's mission is to promote the identification, protection, preservation and conservation of the historical and cultural heritage of New Zealand. In addition to information about the Trust, the web site provides information about heritage protection, places to visit, educational programmes and publications. The Register, Rarangi Taonga, may be searched online.
  
  
• New Zealand Institute of Architects Incorporated
  The NZIA is a professional association of architects and associated architectural colleagues in New Zealand. In addition to information about the Association and its activities, the web site includes publications and documents in PDF format and a list of books for sale.
  
  
• New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects
  The NZILA is the internationally recognised professional body of qualified landscape architects in New Zealand. Includes a directory of professional landscape architects organised by region.
  
  
• New Zealand Planning Institute
  The NZPI is the professional body for planners, resource managers and environmental practitioners in New Zealand. It aims to promote excellence in the planning of the use of the human and natural environment, resources and in public and private decision making. The Institute has entry standards and promotes training and education. The site contains information on: activities, objectives, standards publications and action programmes.
  
  
• New Zealand Registered Architects Board
  NZRAB site includes the code of practice and other publications in PDF format. Also includes a list of architects who hold a current annual practising certificate.
  
  
• Pecha Kucha night : Auckland & Wellington, Aotearoa/New Zealand
  Format for creative works in which presenters show a slideshow of 20 images each of which is shown for 20 seconds. Presenters are from the architecture, photography, art fields. Originally devised by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Klein-Dytham architecture. Includes, blog, newsletter, events.
  
  
• Rangiātea
  Bilingual site. Captures some of the history of Rangiātea the oldest surviving Anglican Maori Church in Otaki, New Zealand, destroyed by fire in 1995, will document the rebuilding.
  
  
• Registered Master Builders... House of the Year and RMB Commercial Project Awards : in association with PlaceMakers
  Regional and nationwide competition awarding Registered Master Builders for excellence and innovation in building and construction of residential and commercial buildings. Website includes entry and judging details and lists previous winners.
  
  
• School of Architecture = Te Kura Waihanga
  About Victoria University of Wellington's School of Architecture.
  
  
• Urbis
  Website of the design and architecture magazine Urbis. Selected content from each issue is available.
  
  
• Venue Web : CAD files of theatrical and performance venues : including photos, technical info, LX & CAD program discussions & links
  Information, especially C.A.D drawings, of New Zealand venues capable of hosting a live performance or exhibition. Primarily for theatrical set and lighting designers, but also promoters, directors, curators etc. Includes full or partial seating plans and links to other theatrical sites where CAD files are available for download.