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BuildUP26

Thursday 26th March 2026 at 8:00am, Majestic on Durham, 189 Durham Street South, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011

BuildUP26, the flagship annual conference of the Building Institute Aotearoa, is the definitive gathering for the people who make Aotearoa New Zealand’s built environment happen. This year, BuildUP26 will be held on 26 March 2026 at Majestic on Durham, Christchurch, a vibrant and contemporary venue in the heart of the city.

Expect real conversations that matter, smart thinking backed by experience, and tools and strategies crafted for immediate impact across construction and infrastructure. Whether you’re on site, in management, design, or a specialist role, BuildUP26 is your opportunity to engage with peers, hear from thought leaders, and help build better outcomes for our industry and communities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Building Institute's Fishing Competition 2026

Friday 10th April 2026 at 6:00am, Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, 1299 Laurie Southwick Parade, Auckland 0930

The Building Institute Aotearoa Fishing Competition is back for 2026. It will be held on Friday 10 April at Gulf Harbour. 

Bring your mates, your bait and (importantly) your boat for a day on the water followed by prizegiving and a meal. 

Registrations are now open, numbers are limited so tickets will be sold on a first-in, first-served basis.

 

Prize Categories: Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally, John Dory, Kahawai, heaviest fish caught by a woman + spot prizes!

 

Date:    Friday 10 April 2026
Time:    6am - 5pm (weigh in 2:30pm-3:15pm followed by prizegiving)
Where: Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, 1299 Laurie Southwick Parade, Auckland 0930
Cost:  Members $85 + GST per person.  Non-members $95 + GST per person 

 

 

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Charitable Education Trust Greg Murphy Luncheon 2026

Thursday 16th April 2026 at 11:30am, Majestic on Durham,  189 Durham Street South, Christchurch

SOCIAL | FUNDRAISER | CHRISTCHURCH

Table of 10 $2000 + GST

Individual Seats $200 + GST 

 

The NZ Institute of Building Charitable Education Trust invites you to a special fundraising luncheon on Thursday 16 April 2026, in Christchurch.

Enjoy a two-course plated lunch with beverages and hear from Greg Murphy, motorsport legend and road safety advocate during an engaging keynote, and Q & A hosted by Anthony Leighs.

This event takes place the day before the historic 2026 ITM Christchurch Super 440, the first-ever Supercars event in the South Island at Ruapuna Raceway. 

 Proceeds will be going towards the Charitable Trust programme of awards and scholarships.

 

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