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UPCOMING EVENTS

BuildUP26

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

Earlybird tickets end this Thursday, 5 February 2026, at 5 pm.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wellington Welcome Back Bowls 2026

Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 4:00pm, Island Bay Bowling Club; 276 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington 6023

SOCIAL | TEAM BUILDING | WELLINGTON

Teams of four are invited to take part in a social bowling session from 4.00pm to 8.00 pm, with plenty of time to connect and enjoy the seaside atmosphere.  

 All are welcome to register.

Drinks sponsor - Maycroft 

Registration is limited to 14 teams


Cost:    $120.00 +GST for a team of four - we encourage teams to be a mix of genders

 

 

 

 

 

Auckland Welcome Back Bowls 2026

Thursday 12th February 2026 at 4:00pm, Mt Eden Bowling Club Nicholson Park 17 Stokes Road, Mount Eden, Auckland

SOCIAL | TEAM BUILDING | AUCKLAND

 

 NZ Institute of Building Northern Region, with the support of Carters, will be welcoming in the New Year with a friendly Summer Vibes themed bowls tournament, including a BBQ dinner and prizes including best dressed. 

Registration is limited. 

  

Date:    Thursday 12th February
Time:    4:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Mt Eden Bowling Club Nicholson Park 17 Stokes Road, Mount Eden, Auckland
Cost:    $160.00 + GST for a team of four - teams to be a mix of genders please

Theme:  Summer Vibes - prize for best dressed!

 

 All are welcome to register.

Christchurch Welcome Back Bowls 2026

Thursday 12th February 2026 at 5:00pm, The Beckenham Bowls Club, 63 Waimea Terrace, Beckenham, Christchurch 8023

SOCIAL | TEAM BUILDING | CHRISTCHURCH 

 

Building Institute Aotearoa Southern Region, will be welcoming in the New Year with a friendly Summer Vibes-themed bowls tournament, including a BBQ dinner and prizes including best dressed. 

 

All are welcome to register

 

Registration is limited.

Date:    Thursday 12 February 
Time:    5:00pm - 8:30pm
Where: The Beckenham Bowls Club 63 Waimea Terrace, Beckenham, Christchurch 8023
Cost:    $120.00 + GST for a team of four - teams to be a mix of genders please

Theme:  Summer Vibes - prize for best dressed!

Queenstown Welcome Back Bowls 2026

Friday 13th February 2026 at 2:30pm, Queenstown Bowling Club; Queenstown Gardens, 19 Park Street, Queenstown 9300

SOCIAL | TEAM BUILDING | QUEENSTOWN

Building Institute Aotearoa Southern Region, Queenstown Branch, with the support of CARTERS, will be welcoming in the New Year with the legendary bowls networking event, including drinks, food, and prizes including best dressed.  All are welcome to register.

 

Date:  Friday 13th February 
Time:    2:30pm - 6.30pm
Where: Queenstown Bowling Club; Queenstown Gardens, 19 Park Street, Queenstown 9300
Cost:    $150.00 + GST for a team of four - teams to be a mix of genders please

Theme:  Dress up (theme to be confirmed) - prize for best dressed!

 

$150.00 + GST for a team of four - teams to be a mix of genders, please. 

Industry Insights - NZ Construction: 2025 Reflection & 2026 Outlook with Revizto

Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 12:00pm, Online

WEBINAR | CPD 3 | MEMBERS - FREE | NON-MEMBERS $50+GST

 

Who the webinar is for (specific roles or audiences that will benefit)

  • BIM / Digital Delivery / VDC leaders
  • Project & Construction Managers
  • Design / Coordination leads
  • Owners / client-side delivery teams
  • Infrastructure teams (especially linear infrastructure)
  • Innovation / transformation teams in AECO

 

 

 

 

 

Please note you will be taken off-site to complete this registration.

Dunedin Welcome Back Bowls 2026

Thursday 19th February 2026 at 5:00pm, Roslyn Bowling Club, 6 Gamma Street, Roslyn

SOCIAL | TEAM BUILDING | DUNEDIN

 

 

Building Institute Aotearoa Dunedin Chapter, will be welcoming in the New Year with a friendly Summer Vibes themed bowls tournament, including a BBQ dinner, and prizes including best dressed. All are welcome to register.

 

Registration is limited 

 

Date:    Thursday 19th February 
Time:    5:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Roslyn Bowling Club, 6 Gamma Street, Roslyn
Cost:    $120.00 for a team of four - we encourage teams to be a mix of genders please

Theme:  Summer Vibes - prize for best dressed!

 

 

Building Institute Aotearoa - Northern Region Golf Day 2026

Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 10:00am, Pakuranga Golf Club, 199 Botany Road, Golflands, Auckland

GOLF | SOCIAL | TEAM BUILDING | AUCKLAND

 

 

The Building Institute Aotearoa Northern Region Golf Day returns to Auckland for 2026. Don't miss out on this must-attend day of networking, fun, food, and quite a lot of golf! 

With participants including contractors, suppliers, design professionals, and specialist trades, the day is fully representative of the construction industry.

Hono mai and join us for a must-attend opportunity to mix n mingle, and enjoy a great day of fun with loads of prizes!
 
Get your team of four lined up and book your spot today - spaces are limited so don't wait. 


 

 

 

Tauranga Welcome Back Bowls 2026

Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at 5:00pm, Tauranga Bowling Club - The Domain 37 Cameron Road, Tauranga 3140

SOCIAL | TEAM BUILDING | TAURANGA

Building Institute Aotearoa Northern Region, with the support of Carters, will be welcoming in the New Year with a friendly Sports Team themed bowls tournament, including a BBQ dinner and prizes including best dressed.  All are welcome to register.

 

Registration is limited so get in quick! 

 

Date:    Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Time:    5.00pm - 8:30pm
Where: Tauranga Bowling Club - The Domain 37 Cameron Road, Tauranga 3140
Cost:    $125.00 + GST for a team of four - teams to be a mix of genders please
Theme:  Sports Team or your support club - prize for best dressed!

 

 All are welcome to register.

 

Site Visit: Whangārei Hospital Radiation Oncology

Thursday 5th March 2026 at 4:00pm, Radiation Oncology Building, Jim Carney Cancer Centre, Hospital Rd, Whangārei

SITE VISIT | WHANGĀREI | CPD :3 

 

The project extends the existing Jim Carney Cancer Centre and is connected via a bridge. It includes state-of-the-art treatment facilities, comprising two linear accelerator bunkers and a CT scanner room, partially underground with reinforced concrete walls and roof.

The building will achieve a 5-Star Green Star rating.

Date: Thursday 5 March 2026

Venue: Radiation Oncology Building, Jim Carney Cancer Centre, Hospital Rd, Whangārei

 

 

 

 

 

Site Visit Miramar Golf Club

Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 7:30am, 1 Stewart Duff Drive, Wellington

Date:  Wednesday 11 March 2026
Time:    7.30am
 - 9.30am
Meeting point: Car Park outside of construction site

Parking available on site and within Wellington Airport

 

Cost:     Free for Building Institute members | $50 + GST to Non-Members 
CPD:     3 credits
PPE:     
High-vis, hard hat and closed-toe shoes essential

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Building Institute's Fishing Competition 2026

Thursday 12th March 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 Thursday 12 March 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:    Thursday 12 March 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 

 

 

Central Region PPE & Pizza

Thursday 12th March 2026 at 4:30pm, Bambina Pizzeria, 40 Lady Elizabeth Lane (Waterfront) Wellington

 SOCIAL | STUDENT | WELLINGTON

 

Come along to a free Pizza + P.P.E.

The first 30 Next Gen members register get free stuff, to connect with each other and learn more about how the Institute benefits you.

Kick off 2026 with a FREE Site Vest + Hard Hat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northern Region PPE & Pizza

Thursday 12th March 2026 at 5:00pm, Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen; 7 Sale Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1010

SOCIAL | STUDENT | AUCKLAND 

 

Come along to a free Pizza + P.P.E. event on 12 March in Auckland!

The first 50 Next Gen members register get free stuff, to connect with each other and learn more about how the Institute benefits you.

Kick off 2026 with a FREE Site Vest + Hard Hat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Southern Region PPE & Pizza

Thursday 19th March 2026 at 5:00pm, Winnie Bagoes City, 40 Welles Street, Christchurch

SOCIAL | STUDENT | AUCKLAND

  

Come along to a free Pizza + P.P.E. event on 19 March in Christchurch

The first 30 Next Gen members register get free stuff, to connect with each other and learn more about how the Institute benefits you.

Kick off 2026 with a FREE Site Vest + Hard Hat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Site Visit: GIB Factory, Christchurch

Friday 27th March 2026 at 9:00am, GIB Factory | 219 Opawa Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch

Winstone Wallboards (GIB) invite delegates of the BuildUP26 conference for a tour of the Christchurch GIB Factory. The tour will start at 9am, and we ask attendees to meet us promptly in the car park at 8:45am. Please ensure you wear covered in shoes, safety glasses and a Hi Vis as a minimum.

*Free for Building Institute Members and BuildUP26 Attendees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.