Current Events
February 2026
-
17 February 2026 - 17 November 2026 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Code Fit Fire Series - enrolment in this 2026 online series is now openThe Code Fit Fire series aims to increase knowledge and practice with Protection from Fire, focusing on C/AS2 and stepping learners through this Acceptable Solution and associated topics. The series also aims to increase confidence and ability to ask good questions. The series is led by Saskia Holditch of MBIE with input from other specialists.
Click here for more information on the series and for individual enrolments in the full series. Contact training@boinz.org.nz to ask about an Organisation Pass for the series. -
27 February 2026 - 25 November 2026 8:00 am - 10:00 amCode Fit Team Talks 2026 - For annual pass email training@boinz.org.nz to enrolA series of two-hour facilitated and interactive presentations/discussions on a range of building controls topics, held via zoom each month February to November. Click here for the 2026 programme and series enrolment details.
April 2026
-
23 April 2026 - 24 April 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmFoundation Level - B2 Durability - Online Zoom This course explains durability requirements of various building materials, ensuring the continued safety and health of building users. Materials covered include timber, concrete, steel connections, steel structures, claddings, membranes, sealants and tanking. -
29 April 2026 8:00 am - 10:00 amCode Fit Team Talk April - H1 Energy Efficiency Changes - for individual spotsA two-hour facilitated and interactive presentation/discussion on H1 Energy Efficiency changes. This is the third in the 2026 series of Code Fit Team Talks on a range of building surveying and controls topics, held via zoom each month February to November. -
29 April 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmFoundation 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.
May 2026
-
13 May 2026 - 14 May 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmPlumbing 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.
-
14 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmIntermediate Fire Documents - Online ZoomThis comprehensive two-day workshop provides participants with a thorough understand of Fire Documents C/AS1 and C/AS2. Day two brings the learnings to life with a practical component. This is the next step in fire design looking at commercial building focusing on C/AS2 as the pathway to compliance and introduces C/VM2 and alternative solutions but not in detail.
-
19 May 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pmAs 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'.
-
20 May 2026 - 22 May 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmIntermediate 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.
-
25 May 2026 - 26 May 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmE2 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.
-
27 May 2026 8:30 am - 12:00 pmSection 112 alterations to existing buildings - onlineThis course from the 2025 Advanced Series is designed to help participants increase understanding, apply consistently and avoid common pitfalls with Section 112 - one of the most applied sections of the Building Act 2004. The course covers: triggers, escape from fire and access upgrading requirements, the ANARP test, meaning of 'continue to apply', Section 112 (2), balancing benefits and detriments and 'what not to do-s'.
June 2026
-
4 June 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 amRice 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.
-
4 June 2026 - 2 July 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 amRice 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
Enrol here in all three seminars.
-
4 June 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pmDifficult 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.
-
5 June 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmAdvanced Fire - Online ZoomThis course provides a more advanced view of the NZ Building Code clauses for Protection from Fire and C/VM2. This advanced course is suitable for anyone dealing with designs beyond the Acceptable Solutions or with alterations to existing buildings. -
9 June 2026 - 11 June 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmNZS3604 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.
-
18 June 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 amRice 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.
-
22 June 2026 - 24 June 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm3-day Plumbing and Drainage Compliance - RotoruaThis is a 3-day condensed version of the 5-day course. It covers plumbing and drainage for multi-storey buildings. -
23 June 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pmNZHHA 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.
July 2026
-
2 July 2026 8:30 am - 10:00 amRice 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?
August 2026
-
5 August 2026 - 6 August 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFoundation 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.
-
12 August 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmFoundation 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.
-
14 August 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmFoundation Level - Site Inspection incl Remote inspection OnlineThis course provides participants with knowledge and understanding of good practice in site inspections so as to ensure buildings are constructed to comply with the consented drawings and specifications and will be compliant when completed. This course is being updated so it covers remote inspection. -
20 August 2026 - 21 August 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmIntermediate Fire Documents - Online ZoomThis comprehensive two-day workshop provides participants with a thorough understand of Fire Documents C/AS1 and C/AS2. Day two brings the learnings to life with a practical component. This is the next step in fire design looking at commercial building focusing on C/AS2 as the pathway to compliance and introduces C/VM2 and alternative solutions but not in detail.
-
27 August 2026 8:30 am - 12:00 pmFoundation 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)
-
27 August 2026 12:30 pm - 4:00 pmFoundation 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)
September 2026
-
2 September 2026 - 4 September 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmFoundation Level - Structure 3604 - Online ZoomThis course gives participants knowledge and understanding of the role of building controls and standards in the design and construction of timber-framed buildings, with a focus on B1/AS1 and NZS 3604. -
8 September 2026 - 10 September 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmNZS3604 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.
-
17 September 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pmNZHHA 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.
October 2026
-
5 October 2026 - 6 October 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmFoundation Level- E2 Weathertightness - Online ZoomThis course provides an understanding of the Acceptable Solution E2/AS1, the mechanics of water and the application of these principles to ensure compliance with E2 External Moisture and make buildings weathertight. -
8 October 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmFoundation 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.
-
29 October 2026 - 30 October 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmFoundation Level - B2 Durability - Online Zoom This course explains durability requirements of various building materials, ensuring the continued safety and health of building users. Materials covered include timber, concrete, steel connections, steel structures, claddings, membranes, sealants and tanking.
November 2026
-
6 November 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmAdvanced Fire - Online ZoomThis course provides a more advanced view of the NZ Building Code clauses for Protection from Fire and C/VM2. This advanced course is suitable for anyone dealing with designs beyond the Acceptable Solutions or with alterations to existing buildings. -
9 November 2026 - 11 November 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmIntermediate 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.
-
10 November 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pmNZHHA 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.
-
23 November 2026 - 24 November 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pmAdvanced 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.