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Open consultations

DZ PAS 4509 Firefighting Water Supplies – Code of Practice

Closes 29 April 2026 

Closed consultations

  • NZS 4411 Environmental standard for drilling of soil and rock

    Overview We are consulting on the draft DZ 4411 Environmental standard for drilling of soil and rock. What is NZS 4411about? The objective of NZS 4411 is to protect groundwater resources and preserve water quality, thereby safeguarding groundwater from potential contamination...

    Closed 10 April 2026

  • Joint standards intended for withdrawal

    We are considering the future status of the following standards and are seeking your feedback to help determine our next steps. These standards are being reviewed in conjunction with Standards Australia and may be proposed for withdrawal due to one or more of the following reasons: ...

    Closed 6 April 2026

  • Joint Standards Proposed for Reconfirmation

    Overview Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia periodically review joint AS/NZS standards that are over 5 years old to ensure they remain fit for purpose and meet industries’ needs. As part of this process, a number of standards have been proposed for review by Standards Australia that...

    Closed 4 April 2026

  • DZ SNZ 3404:2026 Durability requirements for steel structures and components

    We are consulting on DZ SNZ 3404:2026 Durability requirements for steel structures and components The proposed DZ SNZ 3404:2026 standards was prepared by P3404 - Revision Group. The DZ SNZ TS 3404 Committee is pleased to present the fully revised and updated Durability Requirements...

    Closed 20 March 2026

  • DZ 5210: 2026 High temperature heat pumps

    To support your review, we’ve made the full text of each standard available on our website for the duration of the consultation. This gives you full access to the documents and context needed to provide informed feedback. By clicking on the designation of the standard below, you’ll be taken to...

    Closed 20 March 2026