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.
5 April 2025
The Board Elections for the Institute are open from 5 April to 30 April.
If you are an eligible member of the Institute, please vote. If you are an eligible member and have not received an online ballot, please contact ea@boinz.org.nz.
3 April 2025
Over two-thirds of building consent applications submitted to councils last year required a request for more information (RFI) – that’s a concern.
But in pointing the finger at councils for “stopping the clock” on “apparent” non-compliance is missing the point.
The fundamental issue that continues to plague the sector is the high number of people working in it who do not have adequate skills or knowledge which can be evidenced by the reasons for failure including moisture, structure etc.
20 February 2025
Since the formation of the coalition government at the end of 2023, the Minister of Building and Construction has announced a number of initiatives and legislative positions premised around the principles of housing affordability and availability.
To view the Institute's response please click here.
20 February 2025
The Institute has issued a Call for Nominations for the 2025 Board Elections.
For more information please click here Board Election information page
23 January 2025
NEW - Check out the latest updates from GIB® systems.
Hear about the NEW FACTORY in Tauriko and UPDATES to two key TECHNICAL MANUALS.
23 January 2025
Lead and corrosion resistance in copper alloy plumbing products
Removing Barriers to using overseas building products
Granny Flats
Temperature Limited Water Heaters
Remote Inspections
Building Code Fire Safety Review
30 September 2024
24 September 2024
BOINZ is proud to be promoting the crucial role that our members fulfil in the built sector to ensure New Zealand’s buildings are safe, functional and compliant with regulations.
It is also important that the profession is viewed as one where there is the relevant training and consistency with regards to quality and building outcomes.
We recently launched our first video and asked some of New Zealand’s most prominent building surveyors why they love their jobs - here’s why!
21 August 2024
If the changes proceed as proposed, we see there will be three variants of copper alloy fittings in the New Zealand market that will add delays and costs for BCAs when processing building consent applications and undertaking inspections of water supply systems.
In this submission we look at the variants and suggest that for the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders only one product specification for the three regulatory requirements above be adopted.Read our full submission on the SUBMISSIONS tab via MY BOINZ
21 August 2024
The government is seeking lower house prices and greater resilience to supply disruptions through improved competition and lower building costs.
The consultation paper does not test whether the proposals will achieve the desired outcomes.
It is critical that any changes do not result in increased risk and liability for homeowners and building consent authorities (BCAs).
Our submission includes examples of overseas standards which look straightforward but are not and factors to consider such as undertaking evaluations and BCA liability.
Read our full submission on the submissions page via MY BOINZ
