NZCBIA news

The first Auckland Land Subdivision and Project Management course of 2021 is about to begin

With New Zealand's housing market facing a supply shortage spanning several 10-year periods and housing affordability in Auckland deteriorating rapidly, the government's solution is now clear: clamping down on investors and increasing support for new housing construction are powerful ways to address the country's housing crisis.

The New Zealand government has therefore been extending support to new housing construction: exempting new builds from the extension of the bright-line test to ten years; establishing a NZ$3,800,000,000 Housing Acceleration Fund to encourage new construction; restricting residential property investors to redirect their funds towards new housing; and working with banks on special funding programmes offering ultra-low lending rates for new homes. It could be said that there has never been a better time to undertake your own development.

In an era when everyone seems to be subdividing, how can you control costs? How can you avoid mistakes during subdivision? How can you correctly identify land with subdivision potential? How can you maintain safety during construction?

The Auckland Land Subdivision and Project Management course, jointly designed by BIET Group, UUNZ Institute of Business, the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA), Relab, Archiland and Prostone, begins on 16 June. This first course of 2021 has

all the answers you are looking for.

Since its launch in 2019, the course has run 8 times. Drawing on two years of experience and student feedback, this latest version introduces newcomers to construction, investors and anyone interested in residential building to the fundamentals and key aspects of subdivision projects. It provides a systematic introduction to project selection, planning, architectural design, building materials, contract management, construction management and on-site safety, helping more people understand the residential construction process. From initial project selection through planning, design, construction and settlement, a lawful, efficient and safe process is essential to keeping costs down, reducing risk and increasing returns.

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Frank Xu invited to join Auckland Council's Customer Advisory Group

Frank Xu, president of the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA), has been invited by Auckland Council to join its Customer Advisory Group (CAG, for 2021/2022). Established in 2021, CAG provides strategic advice to Auckland Council. It is also a forum established to deepen understanding of the industry and convey industry participants' views on the council. Membership is by invitation only, helping ensure discussions are constructive and candid. CAG meetings are neither sales events nor social gatherings.

CAG has four core objectives:

1. To better understand the trends, drivers and priorities shaping our industry.

1. To validate Auckland Council's strategic direction and service proposition, ensuring the council keeps pace with our customers' needs and expectations.

1. To help improve solutions, interactions and customer satisfaction through reviews, trials and opportunities for improvement.

1. To provide industry feedback on building consent services.