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.

• 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.

• Landscape Horticulture

  Soft landscaping - soil preparation, plant selection, plantings, lawn.

• Landscape Maintenance

  Landscape nurturing and care.

• 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

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 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.