New Zealand Planning Institute

New Zealand Planning Institute Planning is a respected profession, essential to achieving a better New Zealand.

Explaining the Illustrative National Policy Direction.The Planning & the Natural Environment Acts are now law & the Nati...
02/10/2026

Explaining the Illustrative National Policy Direction.

The Planning & the Natural Environment Acts are now law & the National Policy Direction (NPD) will sit at the top of the new system hierarchy. An illustrative draft of the NPD is open for consultation now.

👉Read more about the Illustrative Policy Direction here: bit.ly/4hqWKf1

👉Submissions close 16 October and can be made here: bit.ly/4AGvqRH

Message from the Chair.The NZPI Board came together last week for their quarterly Board meeting. Board Chair Andrea Harr...
02/10/2026

Message from the Chair.

The NZPI Board came together last week for their quarterly Board meeting. Board Chair Andrea Harris has provided members with an update on what’s front of mind for the Board.

👉 Read bit.ly/46YgGzR

The places we live, learn, work & play have a significant influence on how active we are every day. To help bring Sport ...
01/10/2026

The places we live, learn, work & play have a significant influence on how active we are every day. To help bring Sport NZ’s vision of Every Body Active to life, Sport NZ has just launched the new Every Body Active by Design guide.

To read more and download the guide search activebydesign.org.nz

Making Economics Easy & Engaging at .The economy and the cost of living are likely to be at the top of the political pl...
01/10/2026

Making Economics Easy & Engaging at .

The economy and the cost of living are likely to be at the top of the political pledge cards in the coming weeks. Covering this timely topic, we’re delighted to have economist Shamubeel Eaqub make the complexities of economics easy & engaging as a keynote speaker at the 2027 Planning Conference.

Shamubeel Eaqub will speak at NZPIC27, 17-19 March.

👉 Read more about Shamubeel here bit.ly/4fCGUNz

In Conversation with Grant EcclesWe’re thrilled to release the third episode of our Planning Conversations podcast serie...
01/10/2026

In Conversation with Grant Eccles

We’re thrilled to release the third episode of our Planning Conversations podcast series, providing a forum for planners to use their voice & share lessons & ideas about planning in NZ.

Our conversation is with NZPI System Navigator Grant Eccles. Grant was the genesis of the metaphor to ride ahead of the wave of RM reform. We asked Grant about how we can stay ahead of the wave, take the opportunity, & remain resilient through the process.

Our conversation with Grant is available here: bit.ly/4rGkr6p

Caring for the Environment Across GenerationsFocusing this week on the last of our sub-themes we consider caring for o...
01/10/2026

Caring for the Environment Across Generations

Focusing this week on the last of our sub-themes we consider caring for our environment across generations & planning for climate resilient communities.

At we’ll consider the opportunities that regenerative land-use & biodiversity restoration will bring.

We’ll talk about water as taonga, & plan for integrated catchment management & nature-based urban design – remembering that all that we do is underpinned by planning for natural hazards in a changing climate.

Want to get involved?

👉 Register your interest here: bit.ly/4dhGyuB

👉 Sponsor a keynote or become a Stream Sponsor: bit.ly/3RJZmdS

Get in behind our sub-themes & help shape the conversation!

The Bills are Now LawsThe Planning & Natural Environment Bills have received 👑Royal Assent this afternoon & are now laws...
30/09/2026

The Bills are Now Laws

The Planning & Natural Environment Bills have received 👑Royal Assent this afternoon & are now laws. Read the update on the Parliament Website here https://ow.ly/3rob50ZSVzz

BECA Support Big Conversations at Our Annual Planning Conference is gaining momentum as a forum to hear from political ...
29/09/2026

BECA Support Big Conversations at

Our Annual Planning Conference is gaining momentum as a forum to hear from political decisionmakers.

see this largest annual gathering of planners as an important opportunity to connect with politicians & advisors. Next March they’ll return as political Keynote Sponsor & Field Trip Sponsor at the 2027 Planning Conference.

We thank BECA for their continued support & welcome them back as Keynote Sponsor at . Find out about our lineup of speakers here bit.ly/3Yx7z4A

Want to get involved?

Sponsorship details here: bit.ly/3RJZmdS

Boffa Miskell bring Justin Tipa to NZPIC27We welcome the return of Boffa Miskell as keynote sponsor for the 2027 Plannin...
29/09/2026

Boffa Miskell bring Justin Tipa to NZPIC27

We welcome the return of Boffa Miskell as keynote sponsor for the 2027 Planning Conference.

Justin Tipa (Ngāi Tahu) is the elected Kaiwhakahaere (Chair) of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. He’s widely respected for his deep knowledge of Ngāi Tahu traditions & culture. Couple with his governance & corporate experience, Justin has a unique skillset & we look forward to his much anticipated keynote next March.

❇️Boffa Miskell are also long-time sponsors of the Lance Leikis Emerging Planners Award. Extending their support for our newest planners, Boffa Miskell are also Gold Sponsor of our Emerging Planners Congress.

We thank Boffa Miskell for their continued support & welcome them back as Keynote Sponsor. Read more about Justin Tipa here bit.ly/4zoCTn5

Want to get involved?

Sponsorship details here: bit.ly/3RJZmdS

Final Call for Abstracts for RDRSWe’re looking forward to seeing the return of the Rodney Davies Research Symposium at t...
28/09/2026

Final Call for Abstracts for RDRS

We’re looking forward to seeing the return of the Rodney Davies Research Symposium at the 2027 Planning Conference. This is rare opportunity for planning researchers to share their work with a captive audience – the largest annual gathering of planners in NZ.

Today we’re putting out a final call for abstracts for the next Rodney Davies Research Symposium on 17 March 2027 in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

If you know an academic or researcher who has something to say but may not have seen our earlier call, please tag them in before this call for abstracts closes on ✳️ Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Download the abstract guidelines and submission requirements here https://ow.ly/qJHl50ZS2hv

Address

Level 19, 120 Albert Street
Auckland

Telephone

+6495206277

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when New Zealand Planning Institute posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to New Zealand Planning Institute:

Shortcuts

Share

Category