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Awards 2024

Nominations for our 2024 NZ Building People Awards and Next Gen Awards will be open 17 April - 29 May. 

The awards evening will take place on 30 August at the Viaduct Event Centre in Tāmaki | Auckland. 

Who will you nominate?

LATEST NEWS

NZIOB recognises member achievements

Posted on Friday 20 May, 2022

Two NZIOB members were recently presented NZIOB Awards for their contribution to the industry. Anthony Leighs was made a Fellow of the NZIOB, and Graeme Earl was presented with a Regional Honor Award. Anthony has won both the Young Achiever and the Supreme Awards, and Graeme has served on the NZIOB National Board since 2018.

Missed the Scott Base Redevelopment event?

Posted on Friday 20 May, 2022

This Scott Base Redevelopment is the largest and most complex redevelopment project ever undertaken by Antarctica New Zealand. If you missed the event or livestream, the presentation was recorded and is now available. The recording is free for NZIOB Members and can access the recording via the NZIOB Membership Portal.

 

NZIOB Charitable Education Trust Night at the Trots

Posted on Friday 20 May, 2022

Save the date – the NZIOB Charitable Education Trust’s 2022 ‘Night at the Trots’ fundraiser is being held at Alexandra Park Raceway in Auckland on Thursday, 30 June. ‘Night at the Trots’ will provide you and your guests with a fun night of racing and entertainment, including raffles and sweeps.

 

 

Regional events are back!

Posted on Friday 20 May, 2022

With the move to orange, regional events are back. The NZIOB Kalmar Annual Fishing Competition held on 6 May attracted over 170 keen participants and the NZIOB Central Region’s Golf Day also held on Friday, 6 May was a huge success with 28 teams competing. NZIOB thanks the sponsors of these two events for their generous support.

NZIOB National Student Awards

Posted on Friday 20 May, 2022

A reminder that entries for the NZIOB National Student Awards are open and close on Tuesday, 31 May 2022. To recap, the National Student Awards replace the Institute’s three regional awards with a single programme thereby ensuring that students are recognised by the full construction industry.

Meet the Team – Hayley Larsen

Posted on Friday 20 May, 2022

Meet Hayley Larsen, NZIOB’s Operations Manager. Hayley took up the role on 2 May following the departure of Susan Duley and is looking forward to meeting NZIOB members. She is contracted to the Institute for 20 hours per week. Hayley has extensive events management experience and owns an events management company, Twelve Conferences + Events.

NZIOB Staff Changes

Posted on Friday 06 May, 2022

Graeme Birkhead (NZIOB Past-President, NZIOB Charitable Education Trust Board member) will be NZIOB’s Acting Chief Executive starting Monday, 9 May and will be in the role until such time as a permanent Chief Executive is in place. NZIOB welcomes Hayley Larsen who has been appointed Operations Manager following the departure of Susan Duley, who has held the role for the past four years, and Raynor Redman will take over as Events Manager from Chloe Stephens when she goes on parental leave.

NZIOB National Student Awards 2022

Posted on Friday 06 May, 2022

Entries for the NZIOB National Student Awards are open and close on Tuesday, 31 May 2022. The National Student Awards replace the Institute’s three regional awards with a single programme thereby ensuring that students are recognised by the full construction industry.

NZIOB Charitable Education Trust Rugby Lunch

Posted on Friday 06 May, 2022

Save the date – the NZIOB Charitable Education Trust Rugby Lunch has been confirmed for Friday, 15 July in Wellington. The guest speaker for this year is former All Black Captain, Kieran Read. The proceeds of this event go towards a programme of awards and scholarships.

Ticket sales will open shortly.

Scott Base Redevelopment Event Reminder

Posted on Friday 06 May, 2022

A presentation on the redevelopment of Scott Base, New Zealand’s home in Antarctica, is taking place on Thursday, 12 May. The redevelopment is the largest and most complex project ever undertaken by Antarctica New Zealand. You can either attend the presentation in-person at the Novotel Christchurch or watch the live stream.

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