News and updates

NZIOB Charitable Education Trust Rugby Lunch

Posted on Friday 06 May, 2022

Save the date – the NZIOB Charitable Education Trust Rugby Lunch has been confirmed for Friday, 15 July in Wellington. The guest speaker for this year is former All Black Captain, Kieran Read. The proceeds of this event go towards a programme of awards and scholarships.

Ticket sales will open shortly.

Scott Base Redevelopment Event Reminder

Posted on Friday 06 May, 2022

A presentation on the redevelopment of Scott Base, New Zealand’s home in Antarctica, is taking place on Thursday, 12 May. The redevelopment is the largest and most complex project ever undertaken by Antarctica New Zealand. You can either attend the presentation in-person at the Novotel Christchurch or watch the live stream.

NZIOB Northern Region Event – Life at Orange

Posted on Friday 06 May, 2022

The NZIOB Northern Region Committee along with Carters would like to invite you to our ‘Welcome to Life at Orange’ event on Thursday, 19 May 2022 in Auckland. A great opportunity for NZIOB Members and industry colleagues to catch up.

Did you miss Wednesday’s webinar?

Posted on Friday 06 May, 2022

If you were unable to watch Wednesday’s NZIOB and Site Safe Mental Health webinar live, a recording is available for NZIOB Members free of charge through the membership portal under 'Webinars'.

2022 Building Code update

Posted on Friday 06 May, 2022

MBIE has opened consultation on proposed changes to the Building Code acceptable solutions and verification methods which cover plumbing and drainage, protection from fire, and structural stability of hollow-core floors.

Westpac: First Impressions - NZ building consents, March 2022

Posted on Friday 06 May, 2022

Consent issuance has broken records with more than 50,000 new homes consented over the past year. But while there is a large amount of work planned, labour and supply constraints are providing a break on the pace of building. And at the same time, population growth has plummeted, according to Westpac Banking Corporation’s Senior Economist, Satish Ranchhod.

Construction Sector Accord Steering Group – call for new members

Posted on Friday 06 May, 2022

The Construction Sector Accord is seeking new nominees for its Steering Group. The Accord Steering Group (ASG) will provide strategic direction and oversight to the delivery of the Accord 2.0 Construction Transformation Plan. Members will champion the Accord and lead by example. Applications close Friday 13 May 2022.

Work should not hurt

Posted on Friday 06 May, 2022

'Work Should Not Hurt’ is an initiative by Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) to prevent sprains and strains in construction to ensure tradespeople enjoy long, pain-free careers and retire when they want to and not when forced to due to injury.

Entries for the NZ Building Awards are closing soon

Posted on Thursday 14 April, 2022

The NZ Building Industry Awards are open to anyone in the building industry, with entries judged by a panel of senior construction practitioners. There are three weeks remaining to nominate your company’s high performers for this year’s Awards. Entries close on Friday, 6 May.

Welcome to our new Membership Officer

Posted on Thursday 14 April, 2022

After almost six years working as the NZIOB’s Membership Officer, Niki Tyler has moved on to an exciting new role at NZ Post. We are pleased to announce that Jenny Lynch has joined the NZIOB as our new Membership Officer.