NZCB 2023 Diaries

Completion Certificates

Unlike the old NZCB insurance product, the Guarantee offering through Halo Guarantees Ltd does not come into force until practical completion has been achieved and a valid Practical Completion Certificate is provided to us. This makes providing a completed Practical Completion Certificate critical. That means getting it right first time, on time, and having the scope of work and total value of the Halo Guarantee correct, thereby ensuring peace of mind for your customer, the homeowner.

Halo Guarantees Ltd’s customers are your customers, and the Halo Guarantee is issued to them to provide confidence and assurance for the work that any NZCB Business member completes under a building contract. Key requirements for Halo Guarantees Ltd to issue a Halo Guarantee are:

H Final contract value – does not include the value of land if the contract is over a house and land package (for example) H Details of any contract variations: – If variations to the contract have been incurred due to price increases or cost over-runs and the scope of works did not change, then no additional information is required. Only confirmation of the revised total of the contract is required. – If variations to the contract have been incurred because of a change in the scope of works (detail changes, product changes, additional work) we will need, either: • A copy of the revised consented plan (approved by Council) if one was required • If no consent was required for the variation(s), confirmation that the variation(s) were completed according to the current building code and/or relevant standard(s). H Practical Completion Certificates must be signed by the current homeowner. If there is an issue determining the practical completion date, please contact Halo Guarantees Ltd immediately. The Terms and Conditions of the Halo Guarantee identify how to determine a practical completion date. With regard to this last point, when faced with a homeowner who is unable or unwilling to sign, you will need to contact Halo Guarantees Ltd, as there is provision in the Terms and Conditions to allow for the Halo Guarantee to be issued.

Note: The approval of any Halo Guarantee applications is at the discretion of Halo Guarantees Ltd.

Halo Guarantees Ltd is a subsidiary company of NZCB, operating independently of NZCB, with its own Board of Directors and Management team. If you have any issues or queries in relation to the Halo Guarantee, please contact us on 0800 141 490 or applications@halo.nz.

David Lee Halo Guarantees Limited Chief Executive

All New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Individual and Business members are entitled to ‘one’ free diary per year.

Diaries are available in two sizes: A4 (297mm x 210mm) and A5 (148mm x 210mm).

To receive a diary you must place an order, through the NZCB members’ only Toolshed.

Simply log on to the NZCB members’ only Toolshed, scroll to the bottom of the menu on the left-hand side and select ‘ORDER 2023 DIARY’ www.nzcb.nz/members/diary/.

Double check all your details are correct, select the size you require and press the ‘Submit’ button.

If your postal address is different to what appears on the form, please contact the NZCB National Support Office: 0800 237 843 or info@nzcb.nz, so it can be updated to ensure your diary is sent to the correct address. NOTE: we are experiencing longer than normal delivery times.