The New Zealand Institute of Architects Gold Medal is an award presented annually by the Te KÃÂhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) to a New Zealand architect.
From 1927 until 1977 a gold, silver or bronze prize was awarded each for the design of a public building and was judged by the Royal Institute of British Architects. In 1978 a "National Award" replaced the Gold Medal.
The Gold Medal was reintroduced in 1999 and was awarded to an architect who, over a period of time, made an outstanding contribution to the practice of architecture, as demonstrated through the production of a consistently high-quality body of work.
The highest honour in New Zealand architecture is the Gold Medal, which is given to an individual for their contributions to New Zealand architecture.<br> This list outlines all modern Gold Medal recipients at the NZIA Architecture Awards since 1999.<br>The Gold Medal was not awarded in 2019, 2009, and 2007.