News and Media Releases

Please see below for news and media releases relating to Building Officials.
If you have any suggestions for items you think should feature here please contact marketing@boinz.org.nz.

21 February 2023

 

Flood remediation guidance & the New Zealand Claims Resolution Service

MBIE has published four new pieces of information to help support council staff, homeowners, and building practitioners (including engineers).

Find the information here: North Island severe weather events 2023


The Government also announced the launch of the New Zealand Claims Resolution Service (NZCRS) on Sunday 19 February 2023. 

Information on the NZCRS can be found here on the MBIE Building Performance website or here on the New Zealand Claims Resolution Service website. 

3 February 2023

 

Extensive flooding was reported for Northland and Auckland over the last week leaving thousands of houses damaged by flood water, in most cases contaminated floodwater.

This page contains a summary of where information can be found for:

  • What is a designated area?
  • the assessment and repair of flood damaged houses

18 October 2022

2023 Membership Renewals will be released on the 31st of October this year.


If you have any questions about membership with the institute, please email membership@boinz.org.nz

23 August 2022

 

The Building Officials Institute of New Zealand's Annual Excellence Awards is a prestigious ceremony where members are given the opportunity to recognise and acknowledge those who have stood out and made a difference within the Building Control sector.

23 August 2022

 The Building Officials Institute of New Zealand is excited to announce the Call for Papers for the Annual Conference & Expo is now open.

Next years conference will be held at the Grand Millennium Hotel in Auckland, Monday 22 to Wednesday 24 May 2023.


15 July 2022

 

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has extended the time to comply with new wall, floor, and roof insulation requirements in new homes by a further six months to 1 May 2023.

The extension has been made following a consultation which received the highest level of submissions than any Building Code consultation to date.

29 June 2022

 

 2021-2022 CPD Audit Update for Licensed Members

Our annual CPD Audit starts again on the 1st July. All Licensed Members are required to obtain 25 CPD points per year. 

9 June 2022

 The Institute is pleased to announce the new President and Vice President for the 2022-2024 term with the election for Peter Laurenson to the position of President once again and Karel Boakes to the Vice President position

26 May 2022

Tuesday, 31 May 2022

The Building Officials Institute of New Zealand's Annual Excellence Awards is a prestigious ceremony where members are given the opportunity to recognise and acknowledge those who have stood out and made a difference within the Building Control sector.

Click here to nominate now and view categories.

25 May 2022

Experience TA017 Services and Facilities online 2-3 June 2022. Last week we bought in new technology which allows everyone online to see and hear all the interactions in the room.  This takes our online experience to the next level!

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