Minutes
Northland
Branch Training and Networking Event
held on
Friday 7th Sep 2018 at 12.00pm
At
Te Ahu Centre, Kaitaia
Welcome:
Peter Martin Northland Branch Secretary welcomed everyone in attendance to the 3rd BOINZ Branch Training and Networking Event of the year.
Attendance:
Far North District Council: Dave Currie, John Edwards, Barry Dawson, Peter Martin, Mark Henwood, Taka Stokes, Shayna Dean Bhana, Oliver Godden, Carmel Taylor
Kaipara District Council: Kerry Hewson, John Dowden, Greg Bellam
Whangarei District Council: Stuart Ferris, Shane Hakaraia
Guests:
Malcolm Christie, Account Manager, Potters Interior Systems: Passive Fire + Insulation.
Apologies:
Kaipara District Council: Jamie Nikora
Peter Laurenson BOINZ Board Representation
Previous Minutes
Were confirmed as correct
Moved: Shane Hakaria Seconded: David Currie
Matters Arising
No matters were raised from previous minutes.
Guest Presentation
Malcolm Christie, Account Manager, Potters Interior Systems
Malcolm discussed fire stopping, fire cells, where services pass through and the associated rules and regulations. He handed out fire box examples (up to 600mm wide) along with report handouts. Compliance can be granted and is relatively straight forward if supported with reports, test data and PS3s (Construction) from the installers. It is recommended and important to involve a passive fire professional early on in a project, to ensure everything runs smoothly. Malcolm discussed the issues eventuating on site from contractors drilling holes in fire walls for services etc. He concluded, that the more consultation between manufactures, designers and contractors the more effective, and the learning and outcome is highly likely to be compliant. BCO's can help in making this known to all parties.
Training Tour of the JNL Facility in Kaitaia
Chris Maskell, Juken New Zealand Limited
The attendees drove to the JNL for the factory tour, where they were shown the complete process of how JNL products are manufactured
It was explained that since 1991, Juken has built its reputation on producing high-quality wood panels, engineered wood, and solid wood products. Their products are used in building applications around the world, including projects demonstrating ground-breaking innovations. The logs come from forests they plant, care for and harvest on a sustainable basis. Juken's plantation forests are located in the East Coast and Wairarapa regions of New Zealand's North Island. There are four modern and environmentally clean wood processing mills located in Northland, East Coast and Wairarapa.
2.30pm
An Afternoon tea was had at the Te Ahu Centre. BOINZ Board Representative update was distributed to members around and an encouraging discussion was had around the new BOINZ Building Surveyor Careers booklet.
2.45pm
We then had a showcase presentation about the Te Ahu Building, the designing of its features, history and how important the building is to the surrounding community. We were informed about aspects of the museum and the significance of the displays and how they came to be at Te Ahu Centre Museum. At the conclusion everyone was given the opportunity to tour the Museum and look at all the interesting displays
The Next Branch Meeting and AGM is set for: Friday 7th December 2018 in Whangarei
Kerry Hewson
Northland Branch Executive Assistant
khewson@kaipara.govt.nz
