Membership Options
Membership Options
ACCREDITED MEMBERSHIP
Eligibility
Who can apply to become an accredited Registered Master Landscaper?
- Individuals or companies who have been in business for a minimum of two years and demonstrate excellence in the areas of expertise in which they are applying and/or
- An Associate (General) Member at the expiry of their two-year Associate Membership period who can demonstrate excellence in the areas of expertise in which they are applying
Membership Benefits
- Professional development - access business support material and specialist advice to grow your business
- Expand your knowledge through industry-focused training initiatives
- Stay connected with landscaping experts, business owners, and industry professionals
- Participate in the prestigious annual Landscapes of Distinction Awards. Showcase your work alongside the best in New Zealand
- Receive bi-monthly newsletter updates on industry and member initiatives
- Attend conferences, regional branch meetings and industry-led events located throughout New Zealand
- Support development of education and training initiatives for young landscape professionals
- Receive exclusive member offers and discounts on training courses, products, and services
- Receive member listing on our website plus business profile page featuring accredited areas of expertise
- Receive Houzz New Zealand web listing
- Connect with members and access exclusive resource material on secure member website login
- Qualify to use the Registered Master Landscapers logo
- Receive an annual certificate of membership
Categories of Expertise
Applications for accreditation can be submitted across one or more of the following categories of expertise.
Accredited areas of expertise will be noted on the annual certificate of membership and on member website profile.
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Landscape Design
You can apply to be accredited in specific areas within Design (ie planting design, lighting etc).
OR in Design overall. -
Landscape Construction
Hard Landscaping Specific areas within Construction (ie irrigation, paving etc) or in Construction overall.
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Landscape Horticulture
Soft landscaping - soil preparation, plant selection, plantings, lawn.
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Landscape Maintenance
Landscape nurturing and care.
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Landscape Contract Management*
*The applicant applying for this area of expertise must already be accredited in at least two areas of expertise.
The Pathway to Accreditation
Registered Master Landscapers accreditation process vets individuals or businesses in their ability to competently perform the services they advertise.
As part of this process. Applicants are required to submit documentation and have available for assessment, installed work for two projects which must have been undertaken by the applicant and or your staff in the course of your work.
Application Fee $100.00
The membership year runs from 1 August to 31 July.
Annual Subscription
Fees are proportioned for applications received during the year and exclude GST.
Fees are calculated based on member turnover
| Accredited Member | Amount GST excl pa |
| Up to $150,000 | $250 |
| $150,001 to $500,000 | $750 |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | $1,500 |
| Over $1,000,000 | 2,000 |
To download the brochure click here
To fill in the online application form and apply to become a member please click here.
Or would you like to talk to one of our team to find out more? We are happy to chat and answer any questions. You can contact us on FREE PHONE 0508 444 345
Associate Membership
Associate membership is designed as a stepping stone towards accredited or affiliate membership and has a two-year time limit, by which time it is anticipated that the Associate member will be ready to apply for accreditation.
Associate members are supported by a senior member mentoring programme to help promote to full accreditation status.
- Expand your knowledge through industry-focused training initiatives
- Stay connected with landscaping experts, business owners, and industry professionals
Eligibility
- Individuals or companies who are new to the industry or new to the country
- Students and apprentices who have successfully completed a recognised landscape qualification
- Those who will eventually be eligible to apply for accredited membership after the two years maximum Associate membership period has elapsed
NOTE: Associate members are not permitted to use the Registered Master Landscapers logo and branding, nor advertise that they are members of Registered Master Landscapers.
Associate Subscription Fee
- $300.00 excluding GST
For more information please contact us.
To join as a Associate Member click here.
Allied Membership
Allied Membership
Eligibility
Benefits of Allied Membership
- Benefit from the endorsement of partnering your business to the leading New Zealand professional body for landscape professionals.
- Receive a dedicated business profile page on our website (with links back to your own website/Facebook)
- Receive monthly industry newsletters with the opportunity to provide content/ articles at discounted rates
- Tap into Registered Master Landscapers exclusive marketing opportunities to reach, members and wider industry sector subscribers.
- Opportunity to host regional branch meetings attended by members, allied partners, and suppliers.
- Receive sponsorship opportunities in our flagship annual National Landscapes of Distinction Awards and Young Landscaper of the Year competition.
- Gain business leads from the association to educate and create market demand for professional landscape standards and product.
- Support development of national professional education and training initiatives for young landscape professionals
- Connect with members and access exclusive resource material on the secure member website login
- Qualify to use the Registered Master Landscapers logo
- Receive an annual certificate of membership
Annual Subscription Fee
The membership year runs from 1 August to 31 July (you can apply anytime).
Fees are proportioned for applications received during the year and exclude GST.
| Regional Member | $1000.00 pa |
| National Member | $1,500.00 pa |
For more information please contact us. To download the application forms and become a member please click here.
Affiliate Membership
Any employee within the landscape industry
Eligibility
Individuals employed in the landscape industry in the following area are eligible to apply for affiliate membership.
Options
- A tutor at a recognized tertiary institute who can supply a reference from the head of the department, in support of the application, to accompany the application.
- Landscape technicians, tradespersons or subcontractors who are working in the industry on wages or salary and can present qualifiable reference for the approval of the membership committee.
- Landscape technicians, tradespersons or subcontractors who are working in the industry on wages or salary and can demonstrate excellence in the areas of expertise in which they are applying.
Member Benefits
- Expand your knowledge through industry-focused training initiatives
- Stay connected with landscaping experts, business owners, and industry professionals
- Receive bi-monthly newsletter updates on industry and member initiatives
- Attend conferences, regional branch meetings and industry-led events located throughout New Zealand
- Support development of education and training initiatives for young landscape professionals
- Receive exclusive member offers and discounts on training courses, products, and services
- Receive member listing on our website
- Connect with members and access exclusive resource material on secure member website login
- Receive an annual certificate of membership
Affiliate Membership Application Fees
$100.00
Affiliate Subscription Fees
The membership year runs from 1 August to 31 July.
Fees are proportioned for applications received during the year and include GST.
- $300.00 per annum + gst
For more information please contact us.
To download the application form and become a member please click here.
Student/Apprenticeship Membership
Eligibility
Student or Apprentice currently engaged in landscape-related courses through a recognised institution (part or full time).
Registered Master Landscapers membership entitles students or apprentices to:
- Enter Awards programme
- Student rates for Registered Master Landscapers Conference
- Be kept informed of Association activities
- Attend branch meetings for networking of potential employment opportunities
Students or apprentices application fee and subscription
$50 per annum including gst
For more information and application form please contact us.
To download the application form and become a member click here
Application for Membership
Landscape Industries Association of New Zealand Inc
Join New Zealand's leading network of landscape professionals
Apply online now to become a:
Accredited Registered Master Landscape Member
The online application process to become a Registered Member is easy and quick to complete. Once an application is accessed and approved. You will have immediate access to promote your business incorporating the Registered Master Landscape band . You can see more benefits of becoming a Registered member here.
To be accepted as an accredited Registered Member, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Be an individual or company who has been in business for a minimum of two years and can demonstrate excellence in the areas of expertise in which they are applying for or is
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An Associate Member who is applying to become a fully accredited Registered Member
Applications for accreditation can be submitted across one or more of the following categories of expertise.
- Landscape Design
- Landscape Construction
- Landscape Horticulture
- Landscape Maintenance
- Management
- Supply
Associate Member
Applications that do not meet the associations criteria for fully accredited Registered Membership will be accessed for Associate Membership. To be considered for Associate membership. Applicants must be:
- Landscape practitioners who are new to the industry (less than 2 years experience) and or can demonstrate the capability to meet the criteria to become a fully Registered Member within 2 years.
Membership Restriction
- Only fully Registered members can promote their business incorporating the Registered Master Landscapers logo.
Membership Application Fee
- The Application Fee is $50 including GST, and is non-refundable.
Annual Subscription Fees
Registered Member: Fees are calculated based on members annual turnover gst excl.
- Under $500,000= $ 750.00
- $500,000 - $1,000,000 = $1,500
- Over $1,000,000 = $2,000
- Associate Member: $300.00 gst excl.
Membership Benefits
For suppliers to the Landscape Industry
click here for details and application form on becoming an Allied Supplier to our Association.
Membership Application Fee
$50.00 gst incl.
If you would like to discuss applying for Membership, please email
or phone