New Zealand Planning Institute

Welcome to the New Zealand Planning Institute!

Sustaining environments, Engaging communities, Shaping places

Established in 1949, the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI) is the professional organisation representing planners, resource managers, urban designers, and environmental practitioners in New Zealand. It promotes professional excellence and works in partnership with planners throughout the country to assist them to shape the future according to the changing and diverse needs of all New Zealanders. NZPI encourages you to consider becoming a member of NZPI.

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NZPI 2012 New Year CPD Courses: Enroling Now!

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Current CPD Programme

Planning Updates

NZPI Satisfaction Survey Results

16 May 12 | read more...

Important Note for Commissioners

10 May 12 | read more...

2012 NZPI Award Recipients

07 May 12 | read more...

NZPI Letter to Minister Brownlee 23 April 2012

27 Apr 12 | read more...

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New Zealand Planning Institute Annual Conference

The Nelson/Marlborough branch of NZPI invites you to attend the 2012 NZPI Conference in Blenheim. We want you to be challenged by this conference and to come away from it with an appreciation of how you can make a difference - we also hope you fall in love with our home and all the Top of the South has to offer.