Submissions

IRHACE representation with the government has been a key focus since 2018 and we have placed more prominence on our industry making submissions. The government hasn't been shy either and in line with the intent of the new government to collaborate, the submissions have been more plentiful and relevant to our industry.

Listed below are many of the Submissions IRHACE have made in order to reinforce that high level of advocacy for our entities and the wider HVAC&R Industry. Thank you to all those in the industry who have helped shape these submissions.

IRHACE - Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc

CCCANZ - Climate Control Companies Association of New Zealand Inc

RLNZ - Refrigerant License New Zealand

RRNZ - Refrigerant Recovery NZ Ltd

RRO - Refrigerant Recovery Operating Company NZ Ltd


2022

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December

IRHACE/CCCANZ/RLNZ Submission on "He haurahi mārohi ki te whakaheke i te panga o te haureh kowhai ki te taiao - Proposed measures to reduce the environmental impact of fluorinated gases (consultation document)

Submission Dec 22
September IRHACE/CCCANZ/RLNZ Submission on Licensing system for refrigeration, heating and air conditioning consultation document from MBIE IRHACE Submission
April IRHACE/RRNZ/RRO Submission on "Proposed changes to regulations for the New Zealand Emmissions Trading Scheme 2022, consultation document"  IRHACE Submission
April CCCANZ Submission on "Proposed changes to regulations for the New Zealand Emmissions Trading Scheme 2022, consultation document"  

2021

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November IRHACE/CCCANZ/RPGNZ Submission on "Te hau mārohi ki anamata - Transitioning to a low-emissions and climate-resilient future” F-gases"  IRHACE Submission
November HPSA Submission on "Te hau mārohi ki anamata - Transitioning to a low-emissions and climate-resilient future” F-gases"  HPSA Submission

March

IRHACE/CCCANZ Submission on "Climate Change Commissions Climate action for Aotearoa Draft Advise"  

2019

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March Submission on Reform of Vocational Education (VET) March_VET

2018

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December

Submission Discussion Document:

"Ensuring effective regulation of health & safety risks associated with toxic or flammable refrigeration gases"

 Submission_to_MBIE
November Briefing Paper for Ministers Parker and Shaw, Re Kigali Amendment  November
October Consultation on draft regulations to implement the Kigali Amendment in NZ - Ministry for the Environment (MfE)  October
September Briefing Paper to Minister Parker, Minister for the Environment, regarding the Kigali Amendment  September
September Presentation to Environmental Select Committee  September_ESC
August  Public Submission on Amendment to Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer - MfE  August
July Review of Standard AS/NZS1571, Copper Seamless Tubes - Standards New Zealand  July_ASNZ
July Electrical Workers Registration Board Consultation Document - Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE)  July_EWRB
July Consultation on Zero Carbon Emissions Bill - MfE  July_ZCB
June Health and Safety at Work Strategy Feedback - Worksafe  June_HSAW

 -Click here to download the Proklima Document


The Industry Credential update

We are excited to attach a media statement with links below to the documents on the MBIE website outlining the

LONG AWAITED CONFIRMATION of the Licensing Regime for the HVAC&R Industry.

Click here for more information on the proposed Licensing regime – document 5829

Click here for more information on the proposed Licensing regime – document 5830

Click here for more information on the proposed Licensing regime – document 5831

Media Statement  click here