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Touchstone May 2026 issue

News from the team and updates on standards published, out for consultation, and on the horizon.

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In this issue:

  • Get involved in strengthening New Zealand’s voice in international technology standards.
  • Updates on standards for bungy jumping, fire resistant doorsets and high temperature heat pumps.
  • Enabling New Zealand’s clean energy transition: How standards are driving uptake of renewable and hydrogen technologies.
  • Why international standards can be a game changer for small businesses.
  • Nominations are now open for the 2026 IEC Young Professionals (YP) Programme.
  • Australia and New Zealand transitioning to ISO respiratory protection standards.
  • International Women’s Day 2026 – why gender-responsive standards matter.
  • Convene the Convenors 2026 – summary of the event.
  • Welcome to new members of the Standards Approval Board.
  • Standards in development.

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