News and media releases
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What happens when unsettled or new science becomes apparent in a standards development process?
26/07/2019New or unsettled science can become apparent at the starting up of a standards development project. Here is an outline of the roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders.
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Removing barriers in the building system – over 120 building standards funded for free download
11/07/2019Over 120 building standards used for Building Code compliance have been funded for free download thanks to a successful collaboration between MBIE (Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment ) and Standards New Zealand. This is great news for the industry and the public.
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Science and the development of NZS 8510:2017 – Policy outcome
09/05/2019Following joint work between the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor (PMCSA) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) on the science-focussed elements of future standards development, Standards New Zealand will now seek the involvement of the MBIE Chief Science Advisor when developing new standards or revising existing standards which include new or unsettled science.
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We have moved
29/04/2019We have moved offices to Level 3, TSB Tower, 147 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011.
However, some meetings may still be held at the MBIE main building at 15 Stout St, which is just around the corner. Please check the address details if you receive a meeting invitation from one of our team.
Our postal address remains the same: PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140.
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Standards New Zealand office will be closed on Friday, 19 April and Monday 22 April 2019
14/03/2019The Standards New Zealand office will be closed from Friday, 19 April 2019 and will open again on 23 April 2019 for the Easter weekend.
The print and dispatch of hard copy orders will resume on Tuesday, 23 April 2019.
You can still place orders for PDF copies, add standards to your Online Library portfolio, and order hard copy documents during this time via our website. PDF copies and Online Library orders that are paid via credit card will be fulfilled immediately.
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Standards New Zealand office will be closed on Wednesday, 6 February 2019
22/01/2019The Standards New Zealand office will be closed on Wednesday, 6 February 2019 for Waitangi Day.
The print and dispatch of hard copy orders will resume on Thursday, 7 February 2019.
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Standards New Zealand office will be closed on Monday, 21 January 2019
09/01/2019The Standards New Zealand office will be closed on Monday, 21 January 2019 for Wellington Anniversary.
The print and dispatch of hard copy orders will resume on Tuesday, 22 January 2019.
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Standards New Zealand office Christmas closure
29/11/2018The Standards New Zealand office will close for the holiday break on Tuesday, 25 December 2018 and reopen on Thursday, 3rd January 2019.
The print and dispatch of hard copy orders ends on Monday, 17 December 2018, and will resume on Monday, 7 January 2019.
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Joint adoption of international occupational health and safety standard
01/11/2018AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use has been published. The new joint standard is an identical adoption of the international standard ISO 45001:2018.
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Getting the packaging right – International guide just updated
08/10/2018Packaging has come a very long way since its humble beginnings of gourds and clay pots. These days, the world of packaging is much more complex, needing to be safe and sustainable while remaining appealing and functional. An international guide has just been revised to help organisations ensure their packaging meets growing consumer needs.