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NZIOB Kalmar Fishing Competition

Posted on Friday 05 February, 2021

Registrations are now open for the upcoming NZIOB Kalmar Fishing Competition 2021. Prize Categories include: Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally, John Dory, Kahawai + spot prizes! Numbers are limited so tickets will be sold on a first-in, first-served basis.

Building Legends: Second Auckland Workshop added

Posted on Friday 05 February, 2021

The Carters-sponsored Building Legends workshops are developed specifically for construction practitioners. The third topic in the series focuses on Financial Management. Due to high demand, a second Auckland workshop has been scheduled for June. There are still a few spaces available for the Christchurch workshop, which starts later this month.

NZIOB back from holiday, ready for 2021!

Posted on Friday 05 February, 2021

By now, most of our members are back at work after (hopefully) a nice break away from the office. After an unusually difficult 2020, it was more important than ever to have a change of scenery and recharge the batteries. Staff in the National Office took full advantage of the pleasant weather, enjoying themselves doing various activities in various locations around the country.

Welcome to our newest Members

Posted on Friday 05 February, 2021

The following people joined the NZIOB recently, having their membership ratified by the NZIOB Board in December. A warm welcome to you all and we look forward to connecting with you at an upcoming NZIOB event.

NZIOB submission made on CIWDC Order in Council

Posted on Thursday 04 February, 2021

In February 2019, the Minister of Education launched a consultation to fundamentally reform vocational education in Aotearoa – the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE). Six Workforce Development Councils (WDCs) have since been created, including the Construction & Infrastructure Workforce Development Council (CIWDC). The instrument used to establish these WDCs is called an Order in Council, and on 5 February the NZIOB made a submission on the draft CIWDC Order in Council.

Meri Kirihimete to all our Members

Posted on Friday 11 December, 2020

As this will be our last newsletter for 2020, the NZIOB would like to wish all our members and their families a very Merry Christmas. After an unusually tumultuous year, full of challenges and big changes, we hope you all get to enjoy a well-deserved break.

Registrations open for Central Region Golf Day

Posted on Friday 11 December, 2020

Proudly sponsored by Carters, the NZIOB Central Region Golf Day returns to Wellington for 2021. With participants including contractors, suppliers, design professionals, and specialist trades, the day is fully representative of the construction industry. A must-attend networking opportunity and a great day of fun.

Northern Region Golf Day all go for 2021

Posted on Friday 11 December, 2020

The ever-popular NZIOB PlaceMakers Northern Region Golf Day is being held on Thursday, 25 February 2021 at the North Shore Golf Club in Auckland. As usual, there will be a putting contest, spot prizes, pre-tournament BBQ, and a prize giving dinner to follow.

Places still available at Building Legends Financial Management workshops

Posted on Friday 11 December, 2020

Under the Carters-sponsored Building Legends programme, experts from accounting and financial services firm, BDO have prepared a six-hour Financial Management workshop that will be delivered over two half-day sessions. Places are still available at both the Auckland and Christchurch workshops.

Don’t miss the Central Region’s site visit to new Wellington Children’s Hospital

Posted on Friday 11 December, 2020

The NZIOB Central Region Committee, along with contractors McKee Fehl, are hosting a GIB® sponsored site visit to the much-anticipated Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital, a highly technical project that will house state-of-the-art facilities, uniquely designed to treat children, in one centralised space.

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