Latest NZRAB News

• Proposed Increase in NZRAB fees3 February 2025

  NZRAB is awaiting approval from the Minister for Building and Construction on proposed changes to Registered Architects Rules 2006 Schedule 2 Charges for Services. If approved, the fee increase would come into effect from 1 July 2025.

  Consultation with architects and key stakeholders took place over 20 days from 7 October to 1 November 2024, through an online survey. Participants provided feedback about:

  — increasing fees for initial registration;
  — increasing fees for the Annual Certificate of Registration (ACR);
  — increasing fees for other services to ensure costs are recovered;
  — introducing new fees for services that we provide, but do not currently charge for.

  403 participants completed the online survey. 60% of submitters were registered architects and 35% were architectural graduates. Comments were respectful, considered, and showed deep care for the reputation of the profession. The results of the consultation can be seen here and comments provided by respondents can be seen here.

  The outcome of the proposed fee structure will be communicated to all of our stakeholders, including registered architects, in due course. Please keep an eye on the NZRAB website for the fees update.

• SPAM Alert21 January 2025

  SPAM Alert - This is not from NZRAB or Judith Taylor Acting Chief Executive

  Please DO NOT action this email if you receive it it is NOT from NZRAB or Judith Taylor, Acting Chief Executive
  

• 2025 Continuing Registration Competency Review CPD tips4 December 2024

  Applications for Continuing Registration Competency Reviews are NEARLY due

  Applications for Continuing Registration Competency Reviews are due by Thursday 23 January 2025, at the latest.
  Instructions are set out below on how to:

  • prepare and submit your application
  • add continuing professional development (CPD) activities to your record.

  How to submit your application

  To submit your application, complete the following steps.

  1. Download and complete the CRCR assessment form from the continuing registration section of our  website.
  2. Download a copy of your full five-year Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record from the CPD portal and compile other relevant professional development activities.
  3. Select up to ten pages of plans or drawings that support your application.
  4. Save all documentation as one PDF document, which forms your CRCR application pack.
  5. Email your application to registration@nzrab.org.nz by the close of business on Thursday 23 January 2025, at the latest.

  How to add CPD activities to your record

  The cut-off date for adding CPD activities for this review cycle is 31 December 2024.

  To add CPD activities, use the quick links section on your dashboard in the CPD portal. As well as traditional workshops, courses, and practice support groups, you can include the following individual activities.

  • Reading professional journals
  • Books
  • Site Safe Certification courses
  • Research and site visits
  • Movies and videos
  • Published work
  • Attending an event
  • Presenting at an event
  • Teaching and design critiques
  • Practice support group
  • In-office training group
  • Other online learning or self-directed study

  

  Figure 1: Screenshot of the quick link screen to add individual CPD activities

  You can add CPD activities after 31 December 2024 for the next review cycle

  You can add CPD activities after 31 December 2024, but they will not form part of this review and will not be visible until your review is complete.

  Email any questions about your CPD record to the CPD Administrator at cpd@nzrab.org.nz.

  How to download a copy of your CPD record

  To download your CPD learning history, go to your home page dashboard in the CPD portal and click on the link highlighted below.
  
  

  Figure 2: Screenshot of download link on the home page dashboard

  You’ll need to provide more information about PSG and IOT modules

  If your CPD activity relates to the Practice Support Group (PSG) and In-Office Training Group (IOT) modules, include any meeting minutes or a short description of the learning topic. Include this information for no more than ten recent PSG and IOT meetings. Check with your group coordinator about providing meeting minutes as confidential information may be included in the record.
  Email any questions about continuing registration to registration@nzrab.org.nz.