Access to New Zealand Standards
NZS 3604:2011 - The essential Standard for Carpentry students
NZS 3604:2011 Timber Framed Buildings is the key Standard for Carpentry students. Click on the link below and the Standard will open.
Other New Zealand Standards
We have subscription access to most New Zealand and combined AustraliaNew Zealand Standards. New Zealand Standards are published by 'Standards New Zealand/Te Mana Tautikanga o Aotearoa'.
ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS: To search for other New Zealand Standards, follow the instructions in the PDF document below and use the 'New Zealand Standards Online' link.
The online version of NZ standards. These are the official documents prescribing standards, specifications, codes, regulations and related documents prescribing the level work must be done.
See instructions for accessing NZ Standards.
N.B. Terms of use for NZ Standards are very strict:
Unitec’s Licence allows you to print one hard copy of a Standard for your personal use only.
This copy must be destroyed at the end of the relevant course or within 12 months, whichever comes first.
Downloading or electronic retention (saving on computer, USB, CD etc.) or any sharing or circulation of these Standards is not allowed.
Full Terms & Conditions here.
For lecturers, more information on use of Standards in teaching and examinations is here:
Need help with New Zealand Standards?
Please contact the Building Construction Subject Librarian - Adrian Jenkins
Email: ajenkins@unitec.ac.nz
Phone: 09 892 8674
(Email is preferred)