Submissions
ACE New Zealand often makes submissions on topics of importance to our members.
Letter to Minister Chris Bishop on impact of infrastructure slowdown
In March 2025 we wrote to Minister for Infrastructure Chris Bishop about our discussion regarding the impact of infrastructure work being slow to get to market, and to confirm key actions the Government would take to support the sector.
Submission on the Proposed Government Procurement Rules 5th edition
In April 2025 we made a submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on a proposed 5th edition of the Government Procurement Rules.
Submission on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
In December 2024 we made a submission to the Justice Committee on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill, highlighting four key areas of concern where the proposed Bill impacts the industry.
Letter to Minister Andrew Bayly on Standards New Zealand discount
A letter to Minister Andrew Bayly requesting the Government intervenes in the recent decision by Standards New Zealand to terminate its discounted access to its online library.
Developing and refining the PPP model in New Zealand
A letter to the Infrastructure Commission to provide member feedback on Infrastructure New Zealand's paper Developing and refining the public private partnership model and other infrastructure financing tools in New Zealand.
Letter to Chris Bishop, Minister for Infrastructure
In April 2024 we wrote to Minister for Infrastructure Chris Bishop to strongly signal that the time it is taking to get to the starting line of new programmes of work is causing significant disruption and a reduction in confidence. This is a joint letter with Civil Contractors New Zealand, Infrastructure new Zealand and the Registered Master Builders Association.
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.