INTERNATIONAL CORNER
Welcome!
Welcome to the New Zealand International Corner at APPA. As an international association we are dedicated to maintaining, protecting, and promoting the quality of educational facilities. We serve to assist facilities officers and physical plant administrators in colleges, universities, and other educational institutions. We promote excellence in the administration, care, operations, planning, and construction of educational facilities. APPA serves the entire education community by conducting research and educational programs, producing publications, developing guidelines, and serving as a central information source.
We hope that you are able to find the resources you need below. As we are constantly learning and looking toward improvement, if you have a suggestion regarding this page, please contact webmaster@appa.org with your recommendations.
News From the Homeland
- Australasia Trip Report, by Phil Cox
- Australasian Regional Report , by Andrew Frowd
Industry Information and Helpful Links
- AACUHO- Australasian Association of College and University Housing Officers
- ACTS- Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability
- Ministry of Economic Development New Zealand
- NZVCC - New Zealand Vice Chancellors Committee
- PCNZ - Property Council of New Zealand
- SCUP - The Society for College and University Planning
- TEFMA- Tertiary Education Facilities Management Association
- FMA- Facilities Management Association of Australasia
- ITPNZ- Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics of New Zealand
- Tertiary Education Commissions
- Ministry of Education
- Health and Safety Net
- New Zealand Fire Service
- New Zealand Injury Prevention Strategy
- NOHSAC - National Occupational Health and Safety Advisory Committee
- Standards New Zealand
- Statistics New Zealand
APPA's New Zealand Contacts
- Massey University
Bev Howard - Unitec Institute Of Technology
Glen Huggard - University Of Canterbury
Peter Molony
NEW! APPA Web Standards Portal
Powered by ANSI!Every facilities department needs to ensure their institutions are in compliance with the most current codes and standards impacting construction, fire safety, lighting, the environment, ADA, and HVAC, among other areas. Click here to access the APPA Web Standards Portal!
New E-book for Sale
Facility Management Shared Services:
The Balance Between In-House Services and Outsourcing
By Jeffery L. Campbell, Ph.D., Brigham Young University
APPA 2009
Register Now for APPA 2009!
Focusing on the Critical Few
July 8-10, 2009 in Vancouver, Canada
Learn more about the program.
Facilities Strategy Teams Now Forming
Team Members Wanted: Electrical Equipment, Supplies and Services; MRO Equipment, Supplies and Services; Building Automation and Fire Alarms Equipment, Supplies and Services; Security Equipment, Supplies and Services
Read more about how you may join the team and contribute to effective facilities contracts management.
The Stimulus Bill & the Education Industry
APPA's Campus Facilities Economic Stimulus Resource Center
Links to information, instruction and guidance on the economic stimulus opportunities available to colleges, universities, K-12 and other educational institutions.
APPA Announces Results of Its 2009-10 Officer Elections

View the press release
APPA's New Report
The Educational Facilities Professional’s Practical Guide to Reducing the Campus Carbon FootprintSponsored by Affiliated Engineers Inc.
Track Your Facilities’ Vital Signs
The 2007-08 FPI Report is now available!
http://www.appa.org/research/ fpi.cfm
APPA's Virtual 2008-2009 Membership Directory
| • Available to APPA Members |
| • Access by using your user ID and password |
| More information |
Thought Leaders Series 2008
NEW and Available FREE PDF: The Challenges of Demographic Changes and Accountability to Campus Facilities
Results of the 2008 symposium in a white paper that focuses on changing demographics and accountability. Order soft cover version today (free for members; non-member price is $15).
Improve Your Custodial Operations with the Touch of a Button
CleanOpsStaff software makes using APPA's Custodial Staffing Guidelines a breeze.
Order the package today.
Study Shows School Cleanliness Affects Learning
Entitled Cleanliness and Learning in Higher Education, the national study of college students was based around the five levels of clean identified in APPA’s Custodial Staffing Guidelines for Educational Facilities. More information.The final report is available free to APPA members and for $30 for nonmembers through the APPA bookstore











