Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects is committed to providing members with high-quality programmes for Continuing Professional Development.

Why do Architects need CPD points?

In Aotearoa New Zealand, only a person who is a Registered Architect can describe themself as a Registered Architect. To maintain that title, individuals must earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points to prove their competency. 

The Registered Architects Act states that to meet the minimum standard for continued registration, a person who is currently registered must demonstrate that: 

• They can practice competently in their practice area to the standard of a registered architect; and 

• They have taken reasonable steps to maintain the currency of their architectural knowledge and skills since the last assessment 

Registered Architects meet this standard if, over a five-year period, they achieve a total of 1,000 CPD points, including a minimum of 100 points in each of the following four Units of Competency: 

1 Design 

2 Documentation 

3 Project Management  

4 Practice Management 

In addition, a fifth category titled Core Professional Development covers subject areas that are relevant to all architects, regardless of the work they do.  

The average one-hour CPD session, held by Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects, is worth 10 CPD points. 

Email us to become a CPD Provider: cpd@nzia.co.nz

Benefits 

The CPD Provider Network offers the opportunity to build knowledge and develop significant relationships within the architectural community.  

Providers become part of the architect’s knowledge economy through the execution of high-quality, research-based learning activities. 

Becoming a member of the CPD Provider Network entitles you to: 

• Use the Institute-approved CPD Provider logo 

• Have pre-scheduled events included on both the NZRAB CPD upcoming events calendar and on the Institute website (visible to more than 4,000 members) 

• Promote accredited CPD activities through the weekly Bulletin member newsletter 

• Access contact information of 150 practice support groups of architects for the purposes of scheduling sessions 

• Host CPD sessions targeted at graduates and emerging practitioners  

• Publication of company name on the Institute’s website and in Annual Report. 

Email us to become a CPD Provider: cpd@nzia.co.nz

Our CPD Provider Network