Submissions
ACE New Zealand often makes submissions on topics of importance to our members.
Submission on the draft Government Policy Statement on land transport 2024
In April 2024 we made a submission to the Ministry of Transport on the draft Government Policy Statement on land transport 2024 (GPS 2024).
Submission on proposed NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Z15-1 Standard – Delivery of Designs, As Built and Digital Information
In March 2024 we made a submission on the proposed NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Z15-1 Standard – Delivery of Designs, As Built and Digital Information.
Government support urged to secure talent pipeline
In March 2024 we signed a joint letter to Education Minister Erica Stanford urging the Government to extend it's current focus on reading, writing and maths to include science, technology and engineering.
Briefing for the incoming Prime Minister
In December 2023 we wrote to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon about the key issues impacting our sector and what we believe the Government can best invest in to achieve its goal of "getting things done". The letter calls for certainty in the infrastructure pipeline, a culture shift in client behaviour, and better workforce planning.
Occupational Regulation to MBIE
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is proposing the occupational regulation of engineers. It follows previous consultations in 2014 and 2019.
MBIE’s proposals could significantly alter the regulatory requirements of those working in engineering, and the public’s perception and trust of engineers.
Submission on the Building Consent System
In August 2023 we wrote to MBIE on its review of the Building Consent System.
Submission on the proposed changes to the Building Levy
In May 2023 we wrote to MBIE to submit on the proposed changes to the Building Levy.
Key policy areas
In May 2023 we wrote to National and Labour leaders and ministers about ACE New Zealand's key policy areas including investment in infrastructure, addressing the skills shortage, using industry-accepted standardised contracts and investment in new technologies and innovations.
XRB exposure draft on GHG assurance
In March 2023 we wrote to the external reporting board of the XRB about its exposure on draft GHG assurance.
Skills shortage issues
In March 2023, we wrote to Minister Michael Wood about the skills shortage in our sector and asked the government to look at the immigration processes and settings for opportunities to provide certainty to professionals.
Standard industry accepted contract use after flooding
In February 2023 we wrote to Ministers Woods, Tinetti, Wood, Verrall, Nash and McAnulty about the use of standard, industry-accepted contracts following the Auckland Anniversary flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle.
Assurance over climate-related disclosures
In February 2023 we wrote to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment about the assurance over climate-related disclosures.
National Adaptation Plan
In June 2022 we made a submission to the Ministry for the Environment on the draft National Adaptation Plan.
Waka Kotahi SM030 update
In April 2022 we provided feedback on Waka Kotahi's recent review of SM030, the state highway professional services contract proforma manual.
New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management
In April 2022 we made a submission to Waka Kotahi's draft New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (NZGTTM), which is intended to replace the Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM).
Productivity Commission on Immigration
Read our submission to the Productivity Commission on 24 December 2021 on the commission's preliminary findings and recommendations on immigration.
New Zealand Infrastructure Strategy
We provided feedback to the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission on their proposed New Zealand Infrastructure Strategy.
Read our submission to the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission
Emissions Reduction Plan
We gave feedback to the Ministry for the Environment in November 2021 around the proposed Emissions Reduction Plan. Our feedback is focused on enabling business and market sectors to realise our emissions reduction goals.
PACE feedback to Waka Kotahi
ACE New Zealand provided feedback to Waka Kotahi on the review of the quality-related PACE performance criteria.