Collections
Easy access to essential standards for your business.
Online library collections are a quick and efficient option to access core standards for your business or organisation. Our subscription collections combine commonly referenced documents across select industries into one convenient package, available for 12-month subscription terms.
Always up-to-date and at your fingertips
Online library collections are automatically updated in your account, so you’ll always have access to the latest version. The subscription provides 24/7 access to the latest up to-date editions of standards that you can access via your smartphone, tablet or PC.
An online Collection subscription offers:
- annual subscription to core standards.
- downloadable standards for when you’re on site and out of signal.
- simple search results for quick access.
- the chance to add extra standards you may need to your subscription (additional charges apply).
- easy access for multiple users under the one subscription.
- print option allowing you to print up to 10% of the total current documents.
- the most economical way to access commonly referenced standards.
If you would prefer the Collections as hard copy printed books please get in touch.
Over 140 standards are freely accessible for single-user PDF download only thanks to generous sponsorship by New Zealand regulators.
Have something else in mind? You can build a catalogue subscription to suit your industry or business needs. Get in touch to discuss. 0800 782 632 or email onlinelibrary@standards.govt.nz.
IT essentials
Protect business data with information security management systems and international good practice.
Quality Management Essentials
Support your business practice with robust systems underpinned by quality management standards.
Environmental Management Essentials
Benefit your business and improve your impact on the environment. Suitable for any business type.
Ultimate Building and Construction Collection
Over 700 New Zealand standards and joint AS/NZS construction-related standards.
Engineering Essentials
Supporting a range of structural design needs, developed with Engineering New Zealand.
Safety Management Standards
Protect worker safety with leading industry standards.
Plumbers Essentials
The basics every plumber, gasfitter and drainlayer needs.
Gasfitters Essentials
Covers installation and equipment, audits, detection and safety.
Workplace Health and Safety Essentials
A safe workplace starts with occupational H&S and risk management standards.
Structural design series (1170)
Covering everything thrown at modern buildings to keep them safe, solid and sound.
Full Catalogue (NZS & AS/NZS)
Catering for diverse sectors with nearly 3,500 current New Zealand Standards and joint AS/NZS standards
New Zealand Catalogue
Over 400 standards developed exclusively for a New Zealand context, across multiple sectors.
Acoustics in Buildings
Acoustic design standards ensure sound insulation from noise, aiding engineers, architects, and planners.
Refrigeration and Aircon
RAC standards guide equipment lifecycle tasks, ensuring safety and compliance with AU/NZ regulations.
Scaffolding
Scaffolding standards guide safe setup, use, and compliance, including older systems and access structures.
General Cabling
Six standards guide cabling installation in offices and service areas, including optical fibre systems.
HVAC
HVAC standards support design to servicing, helping professionals deliver efficient, reliable system performance.
Heavy vehicle engineering
Heavy vehicle standards support safe design, modification, and compliance across AU/NZ road transport systems.
Tiled Roofing
Roofing and drainage standards support compliant installation of damp-proofing and stormwater systems in NZ.
Working at Height
Fall prevention standards support safe, compliant work at height using arrest and rope access systems.
Solar PV and Battery Systems
Solar and battery standards guide safe, efficient installations for electricians across NZ and Australia.
Storage and Handling of Hazardous Substances
Hazardous substance standards guide safe handling, storage, and system operation across multiple chemical classes.
Building Envelope Engineering
Building envelope standards support efficient, durable design with thermal, moisture, and structural performance guidance.
Structural Engineering
Structural standards support safe, resilient design and construction, ensuring AU/NZ compliance and performance.
Last updated: 1 August 2025