Following the spate of earthquakes in Canterbury starting in 2010 and the subsequent rebuild, it became apparent that the NZ Building Code did not provide adequate guidance for the design of isolated structures as regards to the engineering of seismic isolation systems. An NZSEE study group was formed in 2014 to pool industry experts to discuss and develop a seismic isolation guideline. NZSEE collaborated with the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment, SESOC, NZCS, EQC, and the University of Canterbury Quake Centre to develop the guideline, with a view to sharing New Zealand knowledge and experience, but also, marking another stamp on the world stage for us as seismic isolation experts.