MINUTES OF NORTHLAND BRANCH TRAINING AND NETWORKING EVENT AND AGM
held on Friday, 2nd December 2016
at 1.30pm
at the Whangarei Library
in the May Bain Room
5 Rust Ave, Whanagrei
Welcome:
Dave Currie, Branch Chair, welcomed members and guest to final Northland Branch Training and Networking Event and AGM for 2016.
Attendance:
Mark Henwood, Jamie Nikora, Paul Van De Sluis, Monica Popata, Laarni Todd, Fred Higgison, Brendan Rosetta, Marion Reihana, Richard Woodman, Bronwyn McLean, David Hughes, Shane Hazeraia, Barry Dawson, Greg Machin, Stuart Ferris, John Edwards, Graham Payton, Carmel Taylor, Dave Currie, Taka Stokes, Peter Martin, Paul Cook, Jason Rhodes
Apologies:
The remainder of the Northland Branch.
Guests: Lee Rayner & Nick Batt of Marshall Waterproofing
Previous Minutes & Matters Arising:
Were confirmed as correct, with no matters arising.
- Moved: Dave Currie
- Seconded: Jamie Nikora
Correspondence In/Out:
MBIE Consultation relating to pool inspection, BOINZ Training Academy October & November update, BOINZ E-News, BOINZ Remuneration Survey, MBIE Guidance Documents, Request for Processing Officer to help Hurunui DC, BOINZ November & December Monthly Update.
General Business:
- BOINZ 50th Annual Conference and Expo is to be held on the 7-10th May 2017, in Auckland at the Langham. In 2016, 8 Northland Branch Members attended the 2016 Conference in Christchurch, it would be great to have more attend in 2017 given it is a significant milestone.
- At the Senior Building Control Officers Forum in August, the Board announced the decision to wave the new member joining fee for 2017, to begin the celebration of the Institute turning 50. Current members are encouraged to spread this message to all individuals in the built environment that would benefit from membership with BOINZ.
- 2017 Branch Training and Networking Events, were discussed and finalised as follows:
- 22nd March 2017
- 9th June 2017
- 8th September 2017
- 1st December 2017 – AGM
Please remember to log these in your calendar.
Branch AGM:
- Minutes and Matters Arising from 2016 AGM Minutes: Were confirmed as correct.
- Moved: Dave Currie
- Seconded: Jamie Nikora
- Chairperson’s Annual Report: Dave Currie, Northland Branch Chair.
Dave congratulated everyone on another year passed and thanked to all members and guests that have attended Branch Events throughout the year and welcomed new members that have joined the Northland Branch throughout 2017.
Dave sumarised points from the year gone, including the Annual Conference and asked that more members try to attend 2017. Dave also spoke about the collaboration between the four Northland Councils and where they are at and looking to go, the main point is we must all learn off each other and try our best within our cluster to help each other out where needed.
Northland Branch have had a good year with not many negative points raised and the gathered members agreed with this and thanked Dave and Jamie for the support over the year.
Dave Currie closed the Branch AGM for 2017 and continued with the remainder of the Branch Training and Networking Event.
Guest Presentation:
‘Marshall Waterproofing, an Overview’ by Lee Rayner, Northland Representative and Nick Batt, General Manager for Marshall Waterproofing New Zealand
Nick Batt who is Tauranga based and has been in the business 10 years and has taken a lot of the Marshall Waterproofing products through the BRANZ quality control system. Lee Rayner is Auckland based and looks after the Northland region.
Nick and Lee presented on some of the Marshall Waterproofing product range including Tekton, a complete weatherization system, a Tanking system, a peal and stick system for DPC, Pro-drain 8 for below ground water proofing installations, wall underlay, Trade Seals, super stick building tape.
Of note, the Tekton Weatherization System is a complete weatherization wall system that has been verified to pass zero-moisture tests, the system still allows breathability from the inside the structure. A Pro-Kickout flashing was also shown, which was interesting as it is for use on gable ends. It picks up moisture and drains into a downpipe without bending or moulding, as it is already shaped, this is hard to inspect once the cladding is installed.
There was a discussion around the Trade Seals product, which do not have to be installed prior to cladding, but can be slotted through with pipes from inside. This approach is BRANZ appraised, but not recommended as a primary installation methodology.
Nick and Lee advised Installers need to be certified to install most the systems shown, Marshall Waterproofing offers training to anyone wanting to install their products and offers videos on how to use their systems, hints, tips and tricks on their website. They also advised Marshal Waterproofing will be doing a Carter’s drive over throughout 2017 raising awareness, offering installation training and meet locals who are using the systems. Nick and Lee concluded their presentation by answering questions from the floor.
Following the presentation, Dave Currie thanked Lee and Nick for their time. Lee and Nick left 2 goodie bags which were awarded to attendees following a spot quiz.
Next Branch Training and Networking Event: scheduled for Wednesday, 22nd March 2017 at Kaitaia.
Dave Currie, Branch Chair, closed the meeting before inviting attendees to show off their bowling prowess, at 10 pin Bowling and Entertainment Centre and enjoy some well-deserved Christmas cheer at The Dickins Inn, kindly provided by BOINZ.
Special thank you to: Whanganui District Council and BOINZ for the venue and catering provided.
Jamie Nikora
Northland Branch Secretary
