About

What are standards and how do they help grow New Zealand?

• Categories of standards
• Types of standards publications
• Benefits of standards
• The role of Standards New Zealand
• Regulations and standards

While we work across all industries, we focus on a number of key priority sectors. Choose a tile to learn more about our work with each sector.

• Building and construction
• Energy
• Digital and data
• Primary industries
• Environment
• Health
• Local government
• Other sectors
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Discover how Standards New Zealand connects industry, government and consumers with standards for a better New Zealand.

• Ninety years of improving standards for a better New Zealand
• Management team
• Standards Approval Board

How to contact Standards New Zealand

• Feedback

Links to useful information about using our website and buying standards

• Searching for, buying and accessing standards
• Buying international standards
• Ordering and fulfilment of standards
• Online purchasing technical problems
• Access to multiple standards or for multiple users
• Staying up to date on standards
• Certification
• NZS 3902:2004 - Housing, alterations and small buildings contract
• Sponsored building standards
• NZS 3910:2023 reference guide

Further information about Standards New Zealand

• Strategic plan
• Annual reports
• Stakeholder satisfaction survey
• Building sector sponsored standards survey insights