Become a Premier Partner
Becoming an official Premier Partner of the Institute allows companies who are dedicated to improving the professionalism of the Industry multiple opportunities throughout the year to align with the Institute and effectively use our methods of communication to directly interact with our members.
For more information on becoming a Premier Partner please contact events@boinz.org.nz
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Code Fit Fire Series - enrolment in this 2026 online series is now openCode Fit Team Talks 2026 - For annual pass email training@boinz.org.nz to enrolCode Fit Team Talk April - H1 Energy Efficiency Changes - for individual spotsFoundation Level - H1 Energy Efficiency - Online ZoomThis entry level course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of heat transfer and how to provide insulation of various types to ensure a building provides a safe and warm environment that is energy efficient and meets the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC). It includes the amendments bought in by MBIE in November 2021.
Plumbing and drainage AS/NZS 3500.2 - Online zoomThis course covers AS/NZS 3500.2 and includes: refresher of the NZBC performance criteria for G13 Foul water; AS/NZS 3500.2 sanitary plumbing and drainage for up to 3 storeys (equates to the scope of G13/AS1); floor waste gullies; overflow relief gullies; 3500.2 underfloor drainage applications; gradients and venting; stacks: single stack - fully vented; mix and match with G13/AS1/AS2 and what this looks like. A residential focus with similarities/differences to commercial plumbing and drainage situations explained.
Intermediate Fire Documents - Online ZoomCode Fit Fire Session 4 (May)As Near As Reasonably Practicable (ANARP) Workshop - Online ZoomThrough interaction and case study review, participants will develop the understanding and skills necessary to make decisions relating to 'upgrading of existing buildings, as nearly as is reasonably practicable'.
Intermediate Building Controls - Online Zoom - Contact Training for face to face optionThis course will give participants an understanding of the ‘Big Picture’ in terms of the building environment, local government and private sector building controls, agencies, the people and the language and how as a Building Official they fit into the picture.
E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face optionThis course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of water and the application of these principles to ensure buildings are weather tight and comply with Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture.
Code Fit Team Talk May -Windows Compliance - for individual spotsSection 112 alterations to existing buildings - onlineRice Speir Building Changes Seminar 1 - "Granny Flats" exemptionRice Speir Building Changes Seminar 1: Granny Flats exemption: practical implementation and enforcement challenges
The "Granny Flats" exemption rules came into force on 15 January 2026. This webinar will explore the practical implementation and enforcement challenges that are developing.
This session is aimed at those involved in developing policies and processes in the building and enforcement areas, council officers who process PIM applications, and building control officers involved in issuing notices to fix.
Rice Speir Building Changes Seminars - enrol in all three seminarsBuilding Changes Seminars:
Seminar 1: "Granny Flats" Exemption - 4 June
Seminar 2: Self Certification - 18 June
Seminar 3: Proportionate Liability - 2 July
Difficult to Consent - Online Zoom The Difficult to Consent provides guidance on New Zealand's regulatory system and how to apply it beyond the normal bounds of typical residential, commercial, and industrial construction. This includes Building Control consideration of Regulatory requirements for boats, vehicles, yurts, and shipping containers, as well as off-site and off-shore prefabrication, modular construction, and transportable buildings construction methodology that challenges our traditionally accepted compliance pathway.
Advanced Fire - Online ZoomNZS3604 3-day Timber Framed Buildings- Online Zoom - Contact Training for face to face optionThis course will provide an understanding of NZS 3604 an Acceptable Solution in B1 and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure compliance of a completed construction. An absolute must for anyone starting out in Building Controls.
Code Fit Team Talk June -Change of Use - for individual spotsCode Fit Fire Session 5 (June)Rice Speir Building Changes Seminar 2 - Self CertificationRice Speir Building Changes Seminar 2: Self-certification
An overview of the self-certification schemes for plumbers and gasfitters, and the planned broader self-certification scheme for licensed building practitioners and building companies.
3-day Plumbing and Drainage Compliance - RotoruaNZHHA Solid Fuel Heating - online BOINZ and the New Zealand Home Heating Association have partnered to bring a training course which will ensure attendees are aware of the latest product and technical developments, the all important installation requirements and common areas of installation non compliance.
Rice Speir Building Changes Seminar 3 - Proportionate LiabilityRice Speir Building Changes Seminar 3: Proportionate liability
An overview of the planned new proportional liability settings. What do we know so far, and how is likely to operate in practice?
Intermediate B2 Durability - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option The Building Code stipulates requirements around the durability of various building components, ensuring the continued safety and health of building users. This course provides clear guidance for Steel fixings, timber, concrete, structural steel, claddings, membranes and sealants.
Foundation Level - Building Controls - onlineThis course will give participants the ability to navigate the legislation applicable to building and construction requirements, including NZ Building Code, compliance documents, standards, technical literature, approvals, terminations and other documentation required to carry out the building control function.
Foundation Level - Plan Processing OnlineThis course will give participants the knowledge and understanding of good practice in plan processing, processing considerations for minor works and small residential buildings.
Intermediate Clause D1 Access Routes/ TA016 Clause F1 Safety of Users - Online ZoomA must do and must understand two part course for all BCOs. This two subject one day course defines the specific technical requirements of the NZBC Clause D1 Access Routes and NZBC Clauses F1 - 4 Safety of Users. The course sets out the performance requirements and how to meet these to provide safe and accessible access routes and most importantly safeguard people from injury or illness.
Foundation Level - Site Inspection incl Remote inspection OnlineIntermediate Fire Documents - Online ZoomFoundation Communications - Online Interactive learningThis course provides participants with the information to understand and explain: being an effective communicator; the styles of communication; effective listening and what we hear; mode of communication; barriers to communication; and difficult conversations.
This course can be used to demonstrate competency with Regulation 10(3)(e)
Foundation Ethics - Online Interactive LearningThis course provides participants with the information to understand and explain: what is ethics; the six ethical lenses, preparation for ethical decisions; decide what’s right; testing ethical decisions; personal responsibility, and reflection.
This course can be used to demonstrate competency with Regulation 10(3)(e) and 10(30(f)
Foundation Level - Structure 3604 - Online ZoomNZS3604 3-day Timber Framed Buildings- Online Zoom - Contact Training for face to face optionThis course will provide an understanding of NZS 3604 an Acceptable Solution in B1 and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure compliance of a completed construction. An absolute must for anyone starting out in Building Controls.
NZHHA Solid Fuel Heating - online BOINZ and the New Zealand Home Heating Association have partnered to bring a training course which will ensure attendees are aware of the latest product and technical developments, the all important installation requirements and common areas of installation non compliance.
Foundation Level- E2 Weathertightness - Online ZoomFoundation Level - H1 Energy Efficiency - Online ZoomThis entry level course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of heat transfer and how to provide insulation of various types to ensure a building provides a safe and warm environment that is energy efficient and meets the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC). It includes the amendments bought in by MBIE in November 2021.
Foundation Level - B2 Durability - Online Zoom Advanced Fire - Online ZoomIntermediate Building Controls - Online Zoom - Contact Training for face to face optionThis course will give participants an understanding of the ‘Big Picture’ in terms of the building environment, local government and private sector building controls, agencies, the people and the language and how as a Building Official they fit into the picture.
NZHHA Solid Fuel Heating - online BOINZ and the New Zealand Home Heating Association have partnered to bring a training course which will ensure attendees are aware of the latest product and technical developments, the all important installation requirements and common areas of installation non compliance.
Advanced Compliance Schedules - Online Zoom This 2 day course is designed as refresher/supplementary course to the existing 3-day Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) and Specified System course. Click here for course content.