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Facilities Management Diploma in New Zealand

16 April 2021

Massey University, in collaboration with The Facilities Management Association of New Zealand (FMANZ), has launched New Zealand's first entry-level university qualifications in respect of facilities management.

Schedule 1 Exemptions

16 April 2021

ACRS verifies steel from source to site via unique 2-stage process

16 April 2021

National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020

16 April 2021

More than 10,000 townhouses, flats, and units consented in the last year

1 October 2020

Hand-up for owners of earthquake-prone units

29 September 2020

Record price, $80m, paid for an office building in Christchurch

18 September 2020

Timaru’s Theatre Royal to be upgraded and new heritage facility built

16 September 2020

Order in Council approved to fast track reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral

28 August 2020

Local government elects new president

21 August 2020

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Current Events

NZS3604 3-day Timber Framed Buildings - online Zoom

9 December 2025 - 11 December 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This 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.

Foundation Level Fire Documents - Online Zoom

10 December 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This entry level course focuses on C/AS1 in relation to R1-R3 Residential Buildings. The course includes Fire Separations and Means of Escape and involves working through a case study.

This course is being updated with MBIE's 2 November 2023 changes.

Foundations of Building Surveying programme - Enrolments are now open 2026

3 February 2026 - 21 April 2026 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Foundation Level - Building Controls - online

3 February 2026 - 4 February 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

This 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.

NZHHA Solid Fuel Heating - online

4 February 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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.

3-day NZS3604 Timber Framed Buildings- Online Zoom - Contact Training for face to face option

17 February 2026 - 19 February 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Foundation Level - Accreditation - Online

18 February 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

This course provided participants with the information to understand and be able to explain the legislative and regulatory requirement of BCA accreditation, the role of IANZ, the auditing process and identifying corrective actions, and granting or revoking accreditation.

Foundation Level - Plan Processing Online

19 February 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This course will give participants the knowledge and understanding of good practice in plan processing, processing considerations for minor works and small residential buildings.

Foundation Level - Site Inspection incl Remote inspection Online

20 February 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This 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.

B2 Durability - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option

26 February 2026 - 27 February 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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 - Structure 3604 - Online Zoom

3 March 2026 - 5 March 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This 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.

3-day Plumbing and Drainage Compliance - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option

4 March 2026 - 6 March 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This is a 3-day condensed version of the 5-day course. It covers plumbing and drainage for multi-storey buildings.

E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option

9 March 2026 - 10 March 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This 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.

Foundation Level D1 Access Routes/ F1-4 Safety of Users - Online Zoom

12 March 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

This course sets out performance requirements for these Building Code clauses and how to meet these to provide safe and accessible access routes and safeguard people in the construction and use of buildings from injury or illness.

2 day Building Controls - Online Zoom - Contact Training for face to face option

12 March 2026 - 13 March 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This 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.

Foundation Level - H1 Energy Efficiency - Online Zoom

13 March 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This 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.

Advanced Compliance Schedules - Online Zoom

18 March 2026 - 19 March 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

Foundation Level - Plumbing and Drainage - online Zoom

24 March 2026 - 26 March 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This course provides the ability to identify different systems and approaches, consent and inspect these installations, and recognise unsafe installations to ensure compliance with the Building Code.

Foundation Level - B2 Durability - Online Zoom

30 March 2026 - 31 March 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

Foundation Communications - Online Interactive learning

9 April 2026 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

This 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 Learning

9 April 2026 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

This 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)

NZHHA Solid Fuel Heating - online

14 April 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Foundation Level- E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom

15 April 2026 - 16 April 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This 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.

Foundation Level - Services and Facilities- Online Zoom

20 April 2026 - 21 April 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This course provides participants with the information to understand and be able to explain the requirements in Building Code clauses G1 Personal Hygiene, G2 Laundering, G3 Food Preparation, G4 Ventilation, G7 Natural Light, G8 Artificial Light, G9 Electricity and E3 Internal Moisture.

This course can be used to demonstrate competency in Regulation 10(3)(c), 10(3)(d)(i) and 10(3)(d)(ii).

BWoF and Specified Systems - Rangiora - Face to Face

20 April 2026 - 22 April 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This course will give a participant an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the compliance schedule regime, including how a compliance schedule should be prepared. The requirements around Warrants of Fitness and other documentation is provided, and an explanation of each specified system, and the inspection and maintenance regimes which ensure the safe operation of these systems.

Clause D1 Access Routes/ TA016 Clause F1 Safety of Users - Online Zoom

22 April 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

A 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.

Plumbing and drainage AS/NZS 3500.2 - Online zoom

13 May 2026 - 14 May 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This 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.

E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option

25 May 2026 - 26 May 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Section 112 alterations to existing buildings - online

27 May 2026 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

This 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'.

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