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Thursday 9th April 2026 at 8:00am, Across the motu

EDUCATION | LEADERS | ACROSS THE MOTU

Following the success of last year’s programme, MentorMIX returns for 2026, proudly supported once again by GIB!

We are now calling for enthusiastic mentors to take part in this year’s programme.

The Building Institute Aotearoa is a pan-industry organisation, bringing together members from a wide range of backgrounds and roles. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please complete the form below to express your interest.

Programme runs from May to October 2026.

Applications open 9 April 2026, 8am.

Applications close 30 April 2026, 5pm. 

Thursday 9th April 2026 at 8:00am, Across the motu

EDUCATION | LEADERS | ACROSS THE MOTU

Following the success of last year’s programme, MentorMIX returns for 2026, proudly supported once again by GIB!

We are now inviting enthusiastic mentees to express their interest in taking part in this year’s programme. 

If you’re a Student Member of Building Institute Aotearoa and would like to get involved, please click for more info.

Programme runs from May to October 2026.

Application open 5 March 2026, 8am.

Application Close 2 April 2026, 5pm.

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 

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.

Thursday 16th April 2026 at 3:00pm, 25 Balfour Road, Parnell, Auckland

SITE VISIT | AUCKLAND | CPD 3 | MEMBERS FREE | NON-MEMBERS $50+GST

Date:  Thursday 16 April 2026.

Time:  3.00pm - 4.15pm
Meeting point: Outside building, 25 Balfour Road, Panell, Auckland. 

Cost:     Free for Building Institute members | $50 + GST to Non-Members 
CPD:     3 credits
PPE:     High-vis vest, hard hat and safety boots.

The visit will conclude with drinks and nibbles at The Paddington, supported by Colliers.

Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 5:00pm, Kahukura Building Ara Institute of Canterbury Corner of Moorhouse Ave and, Barbadoes Street, Christchurch – K Block Level 1, room 209.

BUILDING INSTITUTE MEMBERS FREE | NON-MEMBERS $50+GST

In this practical 50-minute presentation, Karsten Thomsen of Timewise Limited uses first principles thinking and straightforward programme demonstrations to cut through the confusion.

Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026

Time: 5.00pm - 6.30pm

Location: Kahukura Building Ara Institute of Canterbury Corner of Moorhouse Ave and, Barbadoes Street, Christchurch – K Block Level 1, room 209. 

Meeting point:  Corner of Moorhouse Ave and, Barbadoes Street (access from both) Alternatively the Wilsons carpark at 132 Barbadoes Street.

Cost: Free for Building Institute members | $50 + GST to Non-Members 

CPD: 3 credits