News and media releases
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New standard to target meth-contaminated properties
29/06/2017Standards New Zealand has today released NZS 8510:2017 Testing and decontamination of methamphetamine-contaminated properties, which will provide industry guidance on good practice methods in the testing and clean-up of methamphetamine contamination in houses.
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Standard amended to clarify self-containment for caravans
02/06/2017Freedom campers will now be required to have a usable toilet within their motor caravan or caravan to gain certification under Standards New Zealand’s amended self-contained Standard NZS 5465:2001.
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Standards New Zealand office closed Queen's Birthday
29/05/2017Standards New Zealand is closed for the Queen's Birthday weekend from 5pm on Friday 2 June and will reopen at 8.30am on Tuesday 6 June 2017.
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Review of New Zealand standards
22/05/2017Standards New Zealand is currently reviewing standards that are more than 10 years old. The aged standards review seeks to ensure that New Zealand standards are current and continue to be fit for purpose.
Comments for batch 2 of the standards proposed for withdrawal close 24 May 2017.
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Standards New Zealand survey closes soon
09/05/2017Thank you very much to all who have already completed the survey to help us better understand your needs. This survey is being conducted by Research New Zealand on our behalf.
For those who have received an invitation to participate and not yet had the opportunity to do so, we would very much appreciate your feedback. It will take around 15 minutes of your time.
Please complete the survey this week.
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Review of New Zealand standards
04/04/2017Standards New Zealand is currently reviewing standards that are more than 10 years old. The aged standards review seeks to ensure that they are current and continue to be fit for purpose ... more (external link)
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ISO new work item proposals
07/03/2017New work item proposals have come out of ISO and we are seeking feedback to determine New Zealand's response to the proposals ... more (external link)
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Draft standards out for public comment
07/02/2017We are seeking comment on several New Zealand and Australian/New Zealand draft standards ... more (external link)
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Office closed for Waitangi Day
02/02/2017Standards New Zealand will be closed on Monday, 6 February for Waitangi Day. We will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, 7 February.
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Drafts out for public comment
16/01/2017We are seeking comment on several New Zealand and Australian/New Zealand draft standards ... more (external link)