News and Media Releases
Please see below for news and media releases relating to Building Officials.
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20 November 2025
BOINZ is proud to have partnered with New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) to develop a new course - The NZ Building Code & Compliance for Builders.
This online, self-paced course gives NZCB members a basic, practical understanding of how the Building Code shapes everyday construction work in New Zealand.
20 August 2025
Building surveyors are welcoming Minister Chris Penk’s new reform announcements on 18th May.
- Liability now falls on those responsible – no more “last man standing” costs for ratepayers
- Stronger accountability for builders and subtrades
- Support for voluntary BCA amalgamation, not forced restructuring
- Better outcomes for investors, homeowners & the economy
12 August 2025
24 July 2025
Reforming the building consent system? Let’s fix the real problem.
As the Government prepares to announce big changes to our building consenting system, BOINZ CEO Nick Hill says loud and clear: the system isn’t broken — the problem is the quality of building and design work.
Read the article here: Building consenting reforms should target the problem, not the system | The Post
23 June 2025
On 23 June 2025, BOINZ made a submission on the Building Product Specifications consultation. This consultation covers product specifications in structure, enclosure, interior, finishes, services, and fire characteristics of building products.
You can find the document on our submission webpage here: Industry Call for Submissions
16 June 2025
2025 BOINZ Board of Directors Appointments
The 2025 Board elections for the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ) have been held, for more information please click here.
30 April 2025
The New Zealand Government has announced a new initiative to speed up home construction by allowing trusted builders to self-certify their work and that BCAs will be required to complete 80% of inspections within three working days to cut costly delays.
Industry leaders have raised concerns over quality control and sector readiness, with Nick Hill, CEO of the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand, stating: “Putting a target on an application is ambitious given that the current status of the sector is well below what we would consider ideal, particularly with ... 50% of inspections failing. I don't see how that sort of target can work in reality when we've got an immature building design and building sector.”
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.
