Eligibility

Who can apply to become an accredited Registered Master Landscaper?

• 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 the categories for which they are applying for accreditation, or is 

• An Associate 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

• Qualify to use the Registered Master Landscapers logo 
• 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 through regular regional meetups
• Receive monthly newsletter with updates on industry and member initiatives
• Receive 6 issues annually of NZ Landscaper Magazine
• Showcase your work alongside the best in New Zealand by participating in the prestigious biennial Landscapes of Distinction Awards
• Support development of education and training initiatives for young landscape professionals including the Young Landscaper of the Year Competition
• Receive exclusive member offers and discounts on training courses, products, and services
• Promote your business on your own profile page featuring accredited areas of expertise
• Access exclusive resource material on secure member website login
• 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.

• Design (for built projects only)

• Build (hardscape and softscape/installation)

• Maintain

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 will be required to submit client briefs, plans and photographs of two projects completed by the company within the previous two years.
 

• The Application Fee is $100 excluding GST, and is non-refundable.

Annual Subscription Fees

If your membership commences part way through the year, the fee will be apportioned by quarters.

Fees are calculated based on your business's annual turnover

For the applicaiton form,  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 is designed as a stepping stone towards accredited 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. (In addition, the status of accredited member businesses that experience a change in ownership reverts to that of Associate until their output under the new owners has been evaluated.)

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 accredited members of Registered Master Landscapers.

Associate Annual Subscription Fee

• $250.00 excluding GST

For more information please contact us.

Though at this stage there is not a full assessment of your business's capabilities, you will nevertheless be required to provide an indication of the categories for which you will wish to be considered for Accredited membership.

• The Application Fee is $50 excluding GST, and is non-refundable.

To join as a Associate Member

Click Here

And if you don't fit into this category of membership but still want to be associated with RML as a friend please get in touch as we do have a Friends category.