Archived News and Media Releases
21 November 2014
Another Auckland man has been convicted and fined $4,050 plus court costs and solicitor’s fees for illegally carrying out sanitary plumbing and gasfitting work without licences.
21 November 2014
In a judgement released today by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board, an Upper Moutere woman was fined $3,750 plus solicitor’s and Court costs after pleading guilty to illegally installing a gas hob she brought from Harvey Norman Limited.
21 November 2014
BRANZ Chair, Dr Helen Anderson announced today the appointment of Lesley Haines and Stephen Titter to the BRANZ Group Board of Directors.
22 July 2014
ACRS credibility has recently been enhanced by their successful accreditation by the Joint Accreditation System, of Australia and New Zealand.
22 July 2014
The BRANZ Maintenance Schedule is a brand-new web-based tool
21 July 2014
Paul Hobbs, who many members will know through his various roles with DBH and MBIE has begun his recently appointed position of Registrar of Licensed Building Practitioners this week.
17 July 2014
The goal of a single business number for all kiwi businesses to use in their dealings with Government agencies has moved a big step closer.
14 July 2014
MBIE has launched two guides and accompanying FAQs for building professionals on assessing buildings following emergencies such as earthquakes or flooding disasters.
10 July 2014
This year's SBCO Forum takes us back to Christchurch allowing a unique update on rebuild perspectives as well as focusing on a range of current issues and topics which will update, challenge and create awareness for all attendees.
10 July 2014
Builders will be required to have written contracts, provide information on their relevant skills, experience and qualifications, and disclose their insurance and warranty cover from 1 January 2015.