Regional News

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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Annual conference - accommodation booking for SKYCITY Auckland

3 Mar 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

Quiz Night - 19 May 2010

Come along for a fun night and test your knowledge - there are prizes for each section!

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AGM - 24 February 2010

Annual General Meeting 24/02/2010, date still to be confirmed.

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Fale's for Samoa

There was a great turn out to the working bee at ITM in Foxton to prefab 3 falee's for the Samoan relief..., just a shame we had no support from our Palmy side.

Jim Moffett

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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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Annual customer experience study of consent and inspection services.

16 Nov 2010

This week CTMA launches its fourth annual customer experience study of consent and inspection services, and customers of Resource Consent, Building Consent and Building Inspection services have an opportunity to say how well their local council served them in 2010.

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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.nz

Meetings/Training Nights

Builder Training Nights count toward - CPD POINTS FOR
BUILDER LICENSING

WANGANUI:

When: Wednesday 13th July 2011
Time: 5:30pm start
Where: PlaceMakers

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PALMERSTON NORTH:

When: Tuesday 5th April 2011
Time: 5:30pm start
Where: Roofing Industries Central Ltd

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WANGANUI:

When: Thursday 3rd March 2011
Time: 5:30pm start
Where: PlaceMakers

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PALMERSTON NORTH:

When: Wednesday 16th February 2011
Time: 5:30pm start
Where: Carters Frame & Truss

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LEVIN / FOXTON:

When: Thursday 17th February 2011
Time: 5:30pm start
Where: Crightons ITM Levin

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