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NZAAG guidance hub

Use the right information before you act.

Practical New Zealand-focused guidance for homeowners, duty holders, property professionals, trades and the asbestos industry.

Important

These resources support safer decisions but do not identify asbestos or replace a site-specific survey, laboratory analysis, licensed assessment or professional advice.

Resource library

Guidance for the decision in front of you.

Start with your role or situation. NZAAG will continue to add practical templates, guidance, webinar recordings and industry updates here.

01 · Homeowners

Before you renovate

A safety-first starting point for older homes: when to stop, what not to disturb and when competent testing or advice is needed.

Take the safety quiz →
02 · PCBUs & property managers

Asbestos register & management plan pack

Request practical starter templates to help record known or suspected asbestos, assign actions and keep the plan under review.

Request the template pack →
03 · Trades & contractors

Before work begins

Use the project checklist to ask the right questions about registers, surveys, scope, competence, containment, clearance and waste disposal.

Request the checklist →
04 · Workplaces & teams

Asbestos awareness training

A six-hour, expert-led course with a workbook and certificate. Group discounts are available for six or more delegates.

View the course →
05 · New Zealand industry

Industry Voice

Share your experience of awareness support, supervisor capability and the changes that would strengthen asbestos safety.

Have your say →
06 · Industry updates

NZAAG EZINE

Practical guidance, regulatory developments, industry intelligence and recognition of people raising professional standards.

Explore the EZINE →

Annual benchmark

State of Asbestos Management in New Zealand

NZAAG is developing an evidence-led annual report bringing together industry experience, recurring risks, capability gaps and practical priorities for safer asbestos management.

The first report will draw on anonymised Industry Voice responses and engagement across the sector.

Contribute to the evidence →

Professional network

Membership that strengthens the industry.

Standards influence

Contribute professional experience to practical guidance and industry priorities.

Learning & events

Stay connected through updates, briefings, webinars and networking opportunities.

Visibility & recognition

Participate in member communications, the EZINE and initiatives promoting competent practice.

Opportunities

Receive updates on sponsorship, collaboration and future industry job-board opportunities.

View professional membership

Can’t find the answer?

Ask NZAAG before you act.

Tell us what you have found, the property or workplace involved and the work being considered. We will help you identify the safest next step.

027 549 5969info@nzaag.co.nz