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YLOY 2024 - Soft & Hardscape Awards

For 2024, the competition is being revamped to test competitors on a broader range of skills within each practical station and give our young landscapers from across the industry the chance to showcase their abilities through interpretation of scopes and application of knowledge.

RML AGM to kick off the weekend 

RML AGM to kick off the weekend 

As we eagerly anticipate celebrating the Young Landscaper of the Year (YLOY) weekend in 2024, we also look ahead to our future. A key part of this is our AGM;

Friday, 20 September

4pm

New RML Legacy Awards - 2024

Honouring our Landscaping Legends 

The Registered Master Landscapers (RML) is introducing the Landscape Legacy Awards to honour exceptional contributions to the Association over the past 50 years. These new awards will include past Life Members and Distinguished Service Award recipients, as well as new honourees.

Celebration Dinner Tickets Now on Sale

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Regional Meet Ups for May

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As May approaches, we're gearing up for our regional meetups nationwide. It's an opportunity to reconnect with fellow professionals in the landscaping industry.

For our Otago members we'll have a time and venue for you very shortly.

Feel free to invite any non-members you're acquainted with.

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Otago Meetup 21 Mar 2024

Otago, it's your turn! We'll be lunching this coming...

Thursday, the 21st of March, 12.30pm

Joe's Garage

Nth Dunedin

We'll share recent feedback from our survey and discuss its impact on the organisation moving forward. Additionally, it's a great opportunity to catch up with fellow landscapers.

Bay of Plenty Meet Up

 

22 Feb 2024
4:30pm - 6pm

The Redoubt Bar & Eatery
53 The Strand

Kathryn Gustafson Lecture, Auckland & Wellington

AUCKLAND

Lecture and Masterclasses

Feb 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
University of Auckland, Sir Owen G. Glenn Business School Building,
12 Grafton Road, Auckland

The lecture will start at 7pm with drinks and nibbles at 6pm

Wellington Meetup 21 Feb 2024

21 Feb 2024
4:30pm - 6pm

The Southern Cross Bar
39 Abel St, Te Aro

 

Canterbury Meetup 21 Feb 2024

21 Feb 2024
4:30pm - 6pm

The Carlton Bar
1 Papanui Road,
Merivale
Christchurch

Auckland Meetup 21 Feb 2024

21 Feb 2024
4:30pm - 6pm

The Good Home
37 Normandy Road, Mount Eden
(parking on site)

Regional Meet Ups

Our regional meetings are a great format to network and catch up on the latest news in a relaxed environment with like-minded industry professionals. 
 

They will provide an opportunity for RML to share how recent feedback will impact the organisation going forward and, of course, to catch up with fellow landscapers.

Reminder Tauranga Regional Meet Up

Our regional meetings are a great format to network and catch up on the latest news in a relaxed environment with like-minded industry professionals.

Join us for a get-together before Christmas and an opportunity to give feedback.

We look forward to seeing you. Please extend the invitation to any non-members that you know.

Reminder Otago Regional Meet Up - Queenstown

NEXT WEEK....

Our regional meetings are a great format to network and catch up on the latest news in a relaxed environment with like-minded industry professionals.

Join us for a get-together before Christmas and an opportunity to give feedback.

We look forward to seeing you. Please extend the invitation to any non-members that you know.

QUICK MEMBERS SURVEY

To help us ensure we understand and are taking our members’ opinions on board during this analysis, we have prepared a quick feedback survey for members. Ideally, the responses will provide insight that will help give us clarity regarding our strategy going forward.

Notice is given that the 41st Annual General Meeting of the
Landscape Industries Association of New Zealand (“Association”)
is to be held...

 

Date &Time:  Saturday, 02 September, at 3:30 pm
Location:  Scenic Circle  Hotel, 123 Princes Street, Dunedin

 

Entries are now open for Young Landscaper of the Year 2023 

This competition offers significant opportunities for young, motivated landscapers to showcase their skills and compete against the best emerging landscape professionals to become 2023 New Zealand Young Landscaper of the Year!

Open to young landscapers throughout New Zealand, entrants do not have to be working for a Registered Master Landscaper to enter the competition.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS - VOTING IS NOW OPEN

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS - VOTING IS NOW OPEN

Now is the time to have your say! The Landscapes of Distinction People's Choice Awards celebrates the top landscape projects across the country, as voted by the New Zealand public.

AWARDS GALA DINNER

The 2023 Landscapes of Distinction  Awards culminate in a grand celebratory Gala Dinner to be held at the  Dunedin Town Hall  on Saturday 2nd September  2023

These informative webinars will give you helpful insights for making sure your entries are primed and ready for the '23 Landscapes of Distinction Awards.

Join the webinar for an overview of this year’s award categories. Get tips directly from the judges on writing a great entry, plus what supporting information to provide.

The Awards are open to professional landscaping and design companies of any scale

Our regional meetings are a great format to network and catch up on the latest news in a relaxed environment with like-minded industry professionals. We invite all industry landscape professionals and suppliers to attend.

 

Prebble Turf World - Supporting Young Landscapers

Prebble Seeds are a key sponsor for RML and a huge supporter of the Young Landscaper of the Year Awards. We recently spoke with Bruce Lowe, who is the New Zealand Turf Manager for Prebble Seeds.

 

Our regional meetings are a great format to network and catch up on the latest news in a relaxed environment with like-minded industry professionals. We invite all industry landscape professionals and suppliers to attend.

 

Our next meeting will be held in Wanaka on   Friday 18th November.

The Registered Master Landscapers Board and management team have developed this strategic plan to provide a clear pathway for the organisation leading towards the achievement of our vision of RML being recognized as the voice for the New Zealand landscaping industry. We are energised by this vision of the future for the Association and look forward to sharing this with you

 

There are many reasons to make a career out of landscaping. Here are our top ten…

1) Working outside is a great way to spend your day - fresh air and summer sun.

2) You get to flex those creative muscles – working on spaces that require vision and imagination.

RML Members Meet Ups - October

Immigration New Zealand will be presenting a series of talks in October at our regional meet ups. An important opportunity for any Business Owner, HR Manager or Office Manager involved in the landscape sector. Immigration NZ will cover the latest information on the employment of migrant workers.

Aiming High

 

PROFESSIONALISM is a word that Registered Master Landscapers talk about a lot and it’s one of the major reasons many of our members join our organisation. Being a member of RML says something about you and your business.

 

PROFESSIONALISM is an idea we are passionate about, and it is an ideology we uphold and our members exemplify.

Registered Master Landscapers were pleased to see an extension to the Apprenticeship Boost Scheme which will now run until December 2023.

 

Entries Now Open

Registered Master Landscapers in association with Prebble Turf World are proud to announce the Young Landscaper of the Year Competition 2022

AWARDS GALA DINNER

The 2022 Landscapes of Distinction  Awards culminate in a grand celebratory Gala Dinner to be held at the  Hilton Hotel, Auckland on Saturday 27 August 2022

Available online!

Free to all RML members – click here for Issue 11 – January/February 2022

This is the only publication of its kind tailored specifically to the landscaping industry.

On the 9th of March RML hosted a webinar that provided an outline of the 2022 Awards programme, including updates to the 2022 programme.  

Landscapes of Distinction (LOD)  Award Judges - Penny Cliffin and Craig Wallace shared valuable insights into the LOD Awards.

This webinar covers:

We're pleased to support recruitment experts Trade Jobs NZ  who specialize in connecting job opportunities between employers and trades people.   Check out the link to NZ Herald article on landscaping, here from 

The latest NZ Landscaper Magazine is online now!
This is the only publication of its kind tailored specifically to the landscaping industry.

Announcing Opening of registrations of interest to 2022 Landscapes of Distinction Awards

Notice is given that the 39th Annual General Meeting of the Landscape Industries Association of New Zealand (“Association”) is to be held.  
All members are invited to attend the 39th Annual General Meeting of the Landscape Industries Association of New Zealand (“Association”). 

 

Brought to you by Registered Master Landscapers. Delivering news, views, regulations and expert tips.

If you have not yet had the opportunity to check out the online May / June issue, click here

This is a great opportunity for the landscape industry and to come together, in a relaxed setting, with like-minded people. Come along and catch up with your industry networks, share ideas, socialise, and find out the latest in landscaping news and upcoming events.

The format is informal, with light food and drinks provided.

Placemaker TradeMade Deal in association with Firth Concrete

The latest NZ Landscaper Magazine is online now!

To make it even easier to choose a wintergrade finish, Resene now offers Resene Wintergrade Additive, which you can add to a range of selected waterborne Resene paints to winterise them.

This will enable you to achieve a wintergrade finish in a wider range of products and colours.

Urban Paving - Christchurch Landscaping Supplies

One-stop landscaping shop for landscaping supplies, whether DIY or professional

•  Largest range of paving in NZ
•  Bespoke concrete pieces 
•  Hire equipment

Brought to you by Registered Master Landscapers. Delivering news, views, regulations and expert tips.

If you have not yet had the opportunity to check out the online March / April issue, click here

 

Congratulations Tama Ritter  from  Southern Landmarx  for taking out the Young Landscaper of the Year 2021 title!

 

See more photos from the event here: Young Landscaper of the Year 2021 Results

View the galleries of the winners of the 2021 Landscapes of Distinction Awards:

View the Galleries

Head-over to the awards gallery to view the amazing photos from the 2021 Landscapes of Distinction Award-winning projects - click here

The latest NZ Landscaper Magazine is available now!
Free to all RML members lookout for the magazine in the post this week.

Congratulations to Tama Ritter who won the Prebble Seeds 2021 Young Landscaper of the Year Award.

Click here to check out the results

Follow @registered_master_landscapers and tag us in your posts.

You are Invited -Young Landscaper of the Year Competition & Awards

The finalists will meet in Christchurch on the 12th of March for the Competition Day – Practical testing and interviews including a PlaceMakers sponsored BBQ lunch.

You are invited to drop by during the day to cheer on our amazing team of competitors..  Competition starts at 8:00am

RML Christchurch & Wellington Meet Ups

Register now to attend the RML February meetings

Come along to our first RML meet ups for 2021.

This is a great opportunity for members, and anyone involved in the landscape industry to get together. The format is informal, with light food and drinks provided.

Find out the latest news from RML, including:

Explore tips from the team at simPRO to help your business thrive.
 

Top Technology Trends in the Field Service Industry

What's to come in 2021?  More...

 

Free Apprenticeships & Training for 2021

Are you looking at 2021 training requirements for your staff?

The NZ Landscaper Magazine is now available online!

Good News Friday!

We have extended the entry deadline for both Landscapes of Distinction Award entries AND Young Landscaper of the Year Competition!

Entries now close 12:00 noon on Monday 14th December

You can find more information about entering the Awards here 

Entries Now Open

Registered Master Landscapers in association with Prebble Turf World are proud to announce the launch of the Young Landscaper of the Year Competition 2021.

RML - ITO Free Apprenticeship

Interested in Landscaping , Horticulture as a career? 

  • Currently employed and already enrolled Through Primary ITO? You may be eligible for a refund of fees that you have already paid. 
  • Not currently employed but want to learn more? We can help  connect you with employers and training:
RML The Voice of Trusted Landscape Professionals - JOIN US

If you are a landscape business or supplier, but not yet a member,  this is the time to consider the benefits of membership in Registered Master Landscapers...

Give your Reputation and Visibility a Lift
Align with the Industry’s Premium Trusted Brand

We're here to support your future business aspirations

    SAVE THE DATE

    RML Annual Awards - Gala Dinner
    Christchurch - 13th March 2021

    Young Landscaper of the Year
    Christchurch - 12th March 2021

    Register your interest to receive updates on these events here.

    RML Branch Meeting Christcurch

    Come along and hear Association update from the RML Board. Meet key staff from PlaceMakers Riccarton and hear a short talk on what you can expect to find at PlaceMakers Riccarton and meet some of our key suppliers.

     

    Details 

    Thursday the 17th October 5:30pm-7:30pm

    RMl Branch Meeting Auckland

     

    Come along and hear Association update from the RML Board. Meet key staff from PlaceMakers  Mt Wellington and mix and mingle with industry supporters and members.

    Format for the evening will include a quickfire 10 minute Q&A from industry experts including Primary ITO on the latest course outline for landscape apprentices.

    To all Ticket Holders. 

    We look forward to celebrating the The Registered Master Landscapers 2019 Landscapes of Distinction Awards with you this Saturday 10th August 2019

    Stamford Plaza Auckland,

    22-26 Albert St, Auckland

     

    Entries for the Landscapes of Distinction Awards 2019 officially closed last Friday 31st May. We have had an amazing response to this years awards, with more entrants competing than ever before!

    We will now collate and work our way through all the entries, creating a shortlist of the best examples of Landscaping in each section.

    Entires close in a few days for our Prestigious 2019 Landscape of Distinction Awards.
    The Landscape of Distinction Awards is the Premier New Zealand event that highlights and recognises landscape projects of excellence by landscape industry professionals.

    For those of you that wish to enter our but have not yet

    We hear the Easter holidays have caused delays to many of you, in submitting your entries to the 2019 Landscapes of Distinction Awards. For those of you, we have good news, you have extra time to enter!!

    Go to the Awards page on the website to find out more.

    The judges look for the highest standards within the landscape projects submitted, whether the focus is on construction, design, planting or maintenance. Innovative approaches, unusual solutions to overcoming a problem and exceptional level of craft skills are all highly valued.
     

    Humphreys Landscaping talk about the positive impact, winning Landscapes of Distinction Awards has had on their business. "Winning the awards has been empowering for our staff as it is recognition of the hard work that they have all put into developing the gardens to the high standard that was required to win the awards.

    Winning a Landscape of Distinction Award is a prestigious honour and, as we have seen over the years, this recognition brings positive benefits to the recipients.   In our update today Scott Humphreys of Humphreys Landscaping, winner of the 2018 Landscapes of Distinction, Landscape of the Year Award, talks about the benefits the Awards have brought to his business.

    In each project category, entries are judged for Gold, Silver Bronze medals. ​The categories are split into Residential, Commercial and Revegetation & Planting sections.
    We recommend reviewing what Category best fits your Project/s and planning your entry as soon as possible.
     

    Registered Master Landscapers are pleased to announce Entries to the 2019 Landscapes of Distinction Awards are Now Open.

     

    FIND OUT MORE   ENTER THE AWARDS

     

    Registered Master Landscapers welcome expressions of interest from Landscapers and Designers throughout New Zealand.

    The landscape of Distinction Awards is the premier New Zealand event that highlights and recognises landscape projects of excellence by landscape industry professionals.   Each award is independently judged by a panel of leading  New Zealand landscape industry practitioners.

    The Awards offer an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your workmanship, gain recognition and national exposure for your business.

     

     

    This coming 28th November – 2nd December 2018 from 10am to 6pm daily, The Trust Arena, Auckland will play host to the second North Island based international flower and garden show.

    The New Zealand Flower and Garden Show will be a celebration of modern horticulture and design.

     

    Since 1689, Husqvarna has manufactured high performing products and delivered industry-changing innovations such as anti-vibration and automatic chain-break on chainsaws, as well as the world’s first commercial robotic mower.

     

    We extend a warm welcome to the following new Accredited and Allied  Members

     

    Accredited Members

    • Outdoor Rooms Tauranga
    • Quinn Landscaping Hamilton
       

    Allied Members

    Moorish Gardens of Morocco Spain & Portugal

    Dates - 11 May – 1 June, 2019 (3 weeks)

     

    Congratulations to all the Urban Paving 2018 Landscape of Distinction Award winners.

    The entries were of a very high standard and the judges had to assess long and hard before coming up with the various Category and Premier Award winners.

     

    Ten candidates will contest this Year’s Young Landscaper of the Year Competition in Hamilton on Friday 29 June, the winner going on to represent us at the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition in November.

     

     

     

    There is still time!

    To enter download entry form    here

    Landscaping New Zealand is pleased to advise that our long standing supporter and industry partner Prebble Seeds has also taken up our Young Landscaper of the Year naming rights.