Regional News

Homestar Industry Forum Invite

11 May 2011

You are invited to attend the Homestar™ Industry forum in Christchurch on the 1st of June or Wellington on the 7th of June. Homestar™ is a comprehensive, national, voluntary residential rating tool that evaluates the environmental attributes of New Zealand’s stand-alone homes.

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NZS 3604:2011 – new Qs and As

14 April 2011

Standards New Zealand has prepared a number of questions and answers (Qs and As) about the recently published NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings. We recently added some new Qs and As, which are available here.

The Qs and As provide background information on the latest edition of NZS 3604 and the limited technical review process that formed the basis of the update.

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Christchurch City Council - Important Notice

30 March 2011

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Structural design of your building; Foundation design changes - Earthquake loadings; (effective from Tuesday the 29th of March 2011)

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Christchurch City Council memo

In the post earthquake environment, Christchurch City Council’s building control resources will be stretched to their limits, and beyond. Can you help?

Rosemary Killip from Building Networks Ltd will present a 3-hour presentation on the proposed streamlined risk-based consenting and inspecting approach on 23rd March 2011.

There is no cost to attend this presentation.
Date/Time: 1 – 4 pm, Wed 23 March
Venue:  Papanui League Club
Contact/RSVP: Esther Griffiths, Sisirc Consulting Ltd   esther.griffiths@sisirc.co.nz

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Dept of Labour - Earthquake Response

10 March 2011

The Dept. of Labour is there to help you, click here to download their response card to keep in a handy place.

Christchurch City Council memo

9 March 2011

Please be advised that Christchurch City Council are resuming a limited service for Code Compliance Building Inspections. Click on read more for further details.

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Annual conference - accommodation booking for SKYCITY Auckland

3 March 2011

Linked by airbridge to the SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, there is a range of refurbished, modern and spacious rooms to suit everyone from SKYCITY King or Twin rooms to Premiere Suites.

SKYCITY Premium King or Twin Rooms: $155 incl GST per room per night Please book online CLICK HERE or please quote booking code: 337696 when calling our reservations team (09) 363 6000 or emailing hotel.reservations@skycity.co.nz

Employment Support Package

1 March 2011

Yesterday the government announced the Employment Support Package for businesses effected in Christchurch.  An important feature of this package is that it DOES cover self-employed contractors.

Please follow the link below for details of the package.

http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/online-services/eesp/index.html

Kind Regards
Bax

Quotes for earthquake repair work under $10,000

22 Dec 2010

I have become aware that large numbers of you are being asked to provide quotes for earthquake repair work under $10,000. This is to support the homeowners claim on EQC.

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National News

CBANZ member benefits

6 April 2011

Greater Fuel Discount with the
Caltex StarCard

Got to the members section of the website for further details on this member benefit.

2011 Christchurch Earthquake Update 2 - Membership Support 

8 March 2011

Dear members,

Please click here to go to the Members section of the CBANZ website to read this extensive update which covers:

Membership Support
Insurance Cover
Territorial Authorities - to name a few

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2011 Christchurch Earthquake Update 1 

23 Feb 2011

Dear members,

Our deepest prayers and thoughts with those affected during this terrible tragedy. The destruction and death toll of yesterday's 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch has many people wondering what they can do to help.

For those in Christchurch, Mayor Bob Parker asked those who are able to help those in their community, in particular elderly and disabled people.

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EQC assistance in Christchurch

23 Feb 2011

As per text messages sent out to all members:

EQC have asked for assistance in Christchurch with a 3 weeks on and 1 week off rotation. Early days preliminary notice only.

Email millie@certified.co.nz with your name, cell number and email address.

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Homestar - new online rating tool for New Zealand homes.

15 Nov 2010

It's easy to find out how well your home performs:
1. Enter your home details
2. Answer the questions
3. Get your rating

Click here to view the YouTube clip or go straight to the Homestar website

Wanting to undertake building work in Christchurch?

9 Nov 2010

Fletcher Construction is currently seeking additional skilled people to join the programme.

For brief position descriptions and also to apply click here - www.egr.co.n

Meetings/Training Nights

CHRISTCHURCH MEETING AND
FAREWELL TO BAX!

When: Wednesday 19th October 2011
Time: 7:30pm start
Where: Robbies Elmwood

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CHRISTCHURCH AGM

When: Wednesday 4th May 2011
Time: 7pm start
Where: Trevinos Restaurant & Bar

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CHRISTCHURCH Builder Training Night

Where: Allied Concrete RMC & Ashby Concrete
When: Tuesday 12th April 2011
Time: 5:30pm

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ASHBURTON Builder Training Night

Where: Mitre10 Mega
When: Monday 14th March 2011
Time: 5:30pm

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