Message from the NZCB Board

NZCB Board changes 2022

It’s been a busy start to the year for the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Board, with one of the Member Director positions coming up for renewal. This position has been held by Ian Chamberlain of Chamberlain Carpentry & Joinery in Taupō for the past three years.

2022 NZCB Board Members, top row from left to right: Chairperson Nick Farrelly, Vice Chairperson Mike Hayward, Member Director Mike Craig. Bottom row from left to right: Member Director Garry Nott, Independent Director Katrina Bach and Independent Director Andrée Atkinson.

Ian chose to stand for re-election and a Call for Nominations went out to members in April, with one person being nominated. The nominee was Garry Nott of Tasman Homes (Nelson) Limited, in Nelson.

In May, we went out to members to vote on who they would like to represent them on the NZCB Board for the one Member Director position – we received 210 votes. At this year’s NZCB Annual General Meeting, held via Zoom on 16 June, it was announced Garry Nott had been the successful candidate and elected onto the NZCB Board.

Thank you, Ian

Ian has been a member of the Association since 2005 and was elected onto the NZCB Board as a Member Director in 2019. During his time, Ian has held the role of Chairperson for the past year after previously holding the role of Vice Chairperson from 2020 to 2021. Prior to being on the NZCB Board, Ian held the position of NZCB Taupō President from 2010 to 2014 and Vice President from 2017 to 2019.

I would like to acknowledge and thank Ian for his contributions to the NZCB Board. He has helped develop the Association’s processes and future over the last three years. Ian has demonstrated an extraordinarily high level of commitment and passion during his time on the NZCB Board. I look forward to a continued relationship with Ian as he continues to advocate for NZCB through his involvement on external boards and groups, including the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ). Ian is passionate about youth development through his roles on the Boards of Lake Taupō Rotary and Taupō Pathways, so I’m sure there are many great things to come!

Welcome Garry

I would like to welcome our new Member Director, Garry, to the NZCB Board.

Garry has over 30 years’ experience in the industry, including 10 years teaching carpentry at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT). Garry believes being a tutor and manager of trades has given him the opportunity to look at the industry from a different perspective.

In 2007, Garry and his wife Paulette started their own construction company, Tasman Homes (Nelson) Limited, and currently employ 15 staff, seven of which are apprentices in various stages of training.

Garry joined NZCB in 2007 and has been on the Nelson Bays Committee since. For six of these years, he held the role of NZCB Nelson Bays President and established good relationships with our members and a solid understanding of the Association. Garry sits on the local Habitat for Humanity Board and has been involved in local projects for many years. With a strong passion for housing and training, Garry seeks to support our members across New Zealand to grow successful, sustainable businesses.

New Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

Following the above changes, the NZCB Board has elected myself, Nick Farrelly as the new NZCB Board Chairperson – the Association’s 12th Chairperson.

I have been a member of the Association since 1998. I was elected onto the NZCB Board last year and have held the role of Vice Chairperson since. Prior to this I was involved with the NZCB Auckland Committee for many years, holding various roles, including NZCB Auckland President for three years. My wife Sharon and I run Edgecity Builders Limited in Auckland and currently employ 10 staff. I sit on the Auckland Council Advisory Committee and the Unitec Building & Construction Advisory Committee. We are also members of the North Harbour Club, which aims to promote excellence by encouraging and providing financial assistance to the young people of the region who are achieving excellence in their chosen field. As NZCB Board Chairperson, I’m committed to supporting builders in their businesses, helping them advance their careers, and preparing and protecting them for unexpected events. I understand the importance of upskilling our membership and raising the bar on technical training. I promise to be a very visible Chairperson and look forward to meeting members across the country during my tenure. Mike Hayward will take up the position of Vice Chairperson on the NZCB Board. Mike has been a member of the Association since 2010 and was elected onto the NZCB Board in 2020. Prior to his role on the NZCB Board, Mike was involved in the Waikato Committee for eight years – four of which he was NZCB Waikato President. Mike and his wife Janine own Hayward Builders Limited and Hauraki Transportable Homes Limited in Hamilton and currently employ five staff.

Mike is passionate about the building industry and the continued growth of our Association. His interests in the industry are policy, the health and role of the regions, improving supplier/NZCB member partnerships, and finding new ways to streamline our businesses.