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Draft New Zealand Urban Design Protocol

The Draft New Zealand Urban Design Protocol was developed through:

  • The identification of key issues by participants at Urban Design Forums/ Workshops in November/ December 2003.
  • An Advisory Group who provided input into the content, direction and priorities. The Advisory Group was made up of representatives from central government, local government, private developers, professionals and education institutes.
  • The Draft New Zealand Urban Design Protocol was released on 5 August 2004 . The Minister's media release on the Draft Urban Design Protocol outlined the need to invest in the quality of urban design to make successful places that work for people and proclaim New Zealand's confidence in its urban future.
  • Government consulted with the main agencies that influence the design of the urban environment, including:
    • local government - mayors, chief executives and local government officials
    • professional agencies with an interest and expertise in urban design
    • the construction and property development, and investment sectors
    • the wider community.
  • A series of consultation forums on the Draft New Zealand Urban Design Protocol occurred over August and September 2004. Submissions could also be made during this time.

The New Zealand Urban Design Protocol was launched in 8 March 2005.

For feedback on this consultation, see:

Last updated: 7 January 2008