News and media releases
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Public comment on EV chargers closes soon
18/01/2021
EECA has commissioned Standards NZ to develop a voluntary guideline (Publicly Available Specification) for residential electric vehicle charging. Public comment closes Friday 22 January.
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Update on fake Standards NZ website
15/12/2020We are pleased to report that the website purporting to be an official Standards New Zealand website has been removed. Please continue to remain vigilant and do not transact on any websites, or provide any personal or business information, if you have doubts about their validity.
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Sign language translation of the summary of DZ 4512
23/10/2020Following the sign language translation of NZS 4514: 2009 Interconnected smoke alarms for houses earlier in October, DZ 4512 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings is now also available. This sign language translation is a summary of the content of the draft revision of DZ 4512.
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Sign language translation of the summary of DZ 4514
08/10/2020For the first time, a sign language translation is available for a standard open for public comment. NZS 4514: 2009 Interconnected smoke alarms for houses sets out the requirements for the installation and commissioning of the externally-powered interconnected smoke alarms. It also provides information on the selection, installation, and maintenance of smoke alarms. This sign language translation is a summary of the content of the draft revision of DZ 4514.
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New Standards New Zealand website launching soon
07/10/2020Standards New Zealand is planning to relaunch our website. This involves upgraded services and a refreshed look, including an upgrade to our Webshop, a new Online Library and updated Asset Plus services. Read more
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Commissioning fees for joint AS/NZS IDTs waived
24/08/2020After a two-year pilot, Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia (SA) have agreed to waive the commissioning fees for joint standards development projects for the identical adoption of ISO and IEC standards.
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29 joint Australia-New Zealand standards proposed for withdrawal
25/06/202029 joint Aus-NZ standards are proposed for withdrawal and we’d like your feedback. These industries are affected: Building and Construction, Business and ICT, Consumer and Occupational Safety, Energy, Transportation. Read more
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We continue to work flexibly
18/05/2020We're continuing to work flexibly, but are well equipped to respond to your enquiries and support you while working remotely. Click on the headline to read our latest update.
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Free availability of COVID-19-related ISO & IEC standards
01/04/2020In the context of the COVID-19 crisis, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have made a number of relevant international standards and their national adoptions accessible for free in order to support global efforts to deal with the effects on business and organisations. Click on the headline to find out more.
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An update on Standards New Zealand work practices
25/03/2020Following Government COVID-19 guidelines we have adapted our work practices, including working remotely. Read what this means for contacting us, developing and buying standards, and accessing subscriptions. Click on the headline for more information.