Mission
The New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (NZIS) is an incorporated society originally established in 1888 to monitor and maintain the professional and ethical conduct of surveyors in New Zealand. It was as a national body to preserve and develop the integrity and status of the profession of surveying. Currently there are 16 branches throughout New Zealand and one in Hong Kong. Members are supported by a National Office based Wellington and guided by an elected president and councilors.
In 2013, NZIS broadened its governance and membership to include spatial and GIS professionals with the aim of expanding, enhancing and supporting professional skills.
Voluntary Commitments
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.