From the Editor

Hello and welcome to the August/September issue of the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) InHouse magazine. I hope this issue finds you all safe and well with not too many winter bugs bothering your business and family! As we get closer to spring, and hopefully some drier weather, our two major events for the year are behind us but it’s still very busy for the team at the NZCB National Support Office (NSO).

It is rewarding for the team at NSO to take a brief moment to celebrate the success of another outstanding NZCB AGM, Conference & Expo. You will find highlights on pages 40 to 43. While the NZCB AGM, Conference & Expo is an exhausting couple of days for NSO staff, it is a privilege to attend. For those of us who only see our members once a year, it provides a fantastic opportunity to meet, work, and interact with the many NZCB members and partners we communicate with on a daily basis; you can’t beat a face-to-face conversation.

Already looking ahead, our General Manager – Marketing and Services, Karla Farrar has digested the valuable feedback provided by our members and started planning an improved NZCB AGM, Conference & Expo for 2024. Next year’s event will be held in Wellington at the stunning new Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre. More information to come in the next issue of InHouse.

A massive congratulations to the 21 apprentices who took part in the NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM Final, our second major event of the year. You are amazing! The hard work and effort you put in should be acknowledged and celebrated. A recap of the event, including the overall winners, can be found on pages 46 to 50.

Thanks to the generosity of a collection of our talented partners and associates, we are fortunate to have articles in this issue from experts in their field. You will hear from trades and business coaches, construction law, employment law, insurance, accounting and technology experts, as well as leaders in Health & Safety, mental health, and wellbeing. Remember; one hour of learning equals one LBP Elective Point.

To keep you up to speed, we have updates from NZCB NSO, Halo Guarantees Limited, Geoff Hardy (NZCB Building Contracts) and the regions, as well as the latest news from the industry including events, products, and services.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you.

“Don’t forget to smile today, as a smile is a curve that sets everything straight.” Phyllis Diller.

Until next time, take care, and stay safe.

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