How standards are used
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.
Hear from organisations putting international standards at the heart of their business.
Building and construction
Standards have been supporting this sector since our founding in 1932 and continue to provide acceptable solutions within New Zealand's building code.
Primary industries
From agriculture to dairy, standards support the interoperability of industries and billions of dollars in international export value.
Energy
Standards underpin safety and efficiency across New Zealand's energy infrastructure and lead the way for future renewables.
Digital and data
When the world is connected digitally, standards are at the core of cybersecurity, interoperability and accessibility in working and personal lives.
Health
From standards for specialist medical equipment to service delivery, quality healthcare and the lives of all New Zealanders rely on standards.
Environment
Climate change, shifting energy landscape, resource management, world leaders recognise the role of standards in shaping how we will adapt.
Local government
Efficiency comes through tried and tested solutions for the diverse responsibilities of local government.
Standards for better business
There are standards for every Kiwi business: boost efficiency, improve quality, cut costs, increase profits, toughen up security and build confidence.
Standards for policy and regulation
Standards offer a faster, more agile, and cost-effective way to improve sector capability and performance than legislative or regulatory processes.