July - September 2006

News articles archived from July - September 2006.

Timber Treatment Standard Technically Sound

25 August 2006 Standards New Zealand’s amendment to the timber treatment standard (NZS 3640) is t...more

Reducing Energy Use

1 September 2006 With the recent cold weather creating high demands for energy, and media coverage ...more

Amendment to timber Standard to ensure quality buildings

21 August 2006 Springy floors, sagging lintels, and walls moving excessively in high winds should b...more

Annual Customer Survey Results

1 September 2006 Standards New Zealand has scored high marks from customers for its accuracy and ef...more

Reducing Vehicle Emissions

5 July 2006 To protect the environment and keep the air quality as clean as possible, over the past...more

Improving confidence in on-line e-government services

5 July 2006 The information technology (IT) sector is an emerging focus for Standards NZ. A key mil...more

Revised Thermal Resistance Standard Now Available

10 July 2006 An increased focus on sustainability and changing building practices prompted the Depa...more

Pliable, Permeable Building Underlays

10 July 2006 A new Standard is being developed to describe the properties that building underlay ne...more

First Audit Workbook for Community Dementia Care

10 July 2006 A new dementia audit workbook, sponsored by the Ministry of Health, will soon be avail...more

Understanding Compliance with Standards

5 July 2006 This article aims to clearly explain the role of Standards NZ, as well as those of the ...more