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Making the decision to build a new home or renovate your property is a biggie – and the work involved can make your head spin. Choosing an NZCB approved builder will give you the confidence you need to embark on one of the biggest projects of your life with peace of mind.
Here’s why:
- Your building project is backed by Halo – New Zealand’s most comprehensive 10 year residential guarantee.
- Our builders must meet strict criteria to ensure their practical expertise is second to none.
- Projects big or small – NZCB builders are known for exceeding expectations, every time.
Once you’ve given a NZCB builder the green light, rest assured you’ll be working with an expert who puts your needs first, keeps the communication lines open and produces high quality workmanship that will last a lifetime.
Choose to work alongside a NZCB approved builder and you’ll build with real peace of mind.
Who we are
New Zealand Certified Builders is a membership organisation set up by a group of trade qualified builders in 1998. These builders, led by Tauranga’s Craig Wilkinson, wanted to create a group that would protect homeowners from unqualified builders and unethical practices and promote excellence in building standards.
An industry leader, NZCB has an extensive membership of builders throughout New Zealand proudly carrying the NZCB stamp of approval. Each builder is trade qualified with a strong history of stability and success.
How NZCB operates
NZCB operates in accordance with the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. The Association is governed by a National Board, consisting of 4 Member Directors including Chairperson, and up to 2 Additional Independent Directors. The Chief Executive attends all Board meetings as a non-voting participant. The policy of the Board is carried out by a management team lead by the CE and his staff.
Who can join NZCB?
If you’re a New Zealand builder who’s passionate about providing superior workmanship and meets the NZCB membership criteria, welcome aboard. The first requirement is to hold a recognised trade qualification equivalent to or better than National Trade Certificate in Carpentry Level 4.
To ensure our high standards are maintained, we also take into account a builder’s history of stability and success, continued solvency, absence of complaints by customers and suppliers, a good untarnished reputation and brand, and consistently high standards.
The NZCB Team
At NZCB’s National Support Centre you will find a dedicated team that provide a broad spectrum of services to our members.
View our team below and find out a bit more about their specialist roles:
Malcolm Fleming
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Leading the delivery of the Association’s Strategic and Management Plans
Governance, advocacy, and operational engagement with the NZCB Board of directors and liaison with other strategic stakeholders
Public relations including managing all press/news stories
Leading the operations of the Association including overseeing the National Support Office Staff
Helen Thornton-Gussy
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Executive Support to the NZCB Chief Executive and NZCB Board of Directors
Supports NZCB National Support Office Staff
Membership and Education Team
Shane Ririnui
EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL MANAGER
Manages, plans and delivers builder education and compliance
Manages membership acquisition strategy and the Membership and Education Team
Support for members and homeowners when things go pear shaped on-site
Support for NZCB Regional Presidents
Nick Matthews
INDUSTRY PATHWAYS AND APPRENTICESHIP MANAGER
Manages the ITAB Apprenticeship Programme and AST
Manages the delivery and impact of RoVE to members
Managers the NZCB Apprentice Challenge
Brad Mitchell
TERRITORY MANAGER – CENTRAL & LOWER NORTH ISLAND TO WELLINGTON
Central & Lower North Island to Wellington Member Support
Shaye Baker
NEW MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
Manages and processes all:
• new membership applications
• company structure changes
• membership upgrades
Kelly Sheridan
CUSTOMER LIAISON COORDINATOR
Homeowner enquiries and consumer information
Provides dispute resolution information and liaises and facilitates between homeowners and members to assist in project completion
Supports the New Membership Coordinator with processing
Finance Team
Sandra Kennerley
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the finance and financial reporting obligations for NZCB and its subsidiaries
Manage and co-ordinate the preparation of monthly financial reports and commentaries
Provide leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team
Esmeralda Loots
CUSTOMER SERVICE / ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR
Accounts receivables
Credit control
Marketing and Membership Services Team
Karla Farrar
GENERAL MANAGER MARKETING & SERVICES
Managers all marketing and communications for NZCB including the NZCB brand
Manages all aspects, including the planning and delivery of the NZCB Annual Conference and Expo
Manages the benefits and services available to members, including sourcing and maintaining relationships
Manages the Marketing & Membership Services Team and the relationships with NZCB Affinity, Strategic and National Partners
Ashleigh Garner
SENIOR MARKETER & DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST
Content creation, digital marketing and communications
National event organisation and regional support
Website maintenance, design and creation of marketing collateral
Julie Thomas
REVERE MAGAZINE EDITOR & PROJECT COORDINATOR
Revere magazine editor, coordinating content and imagery from application to publication
Administers and manages the NZCB Certified Plan collection of house designs
AST grants and ITAB administration
Linda Moody
INHOUSE MAGAZINE & INTOUCH ENEWS EDITOR
InHouse magazine editor – coordinating, planning, sourcing and collating all content
Coordinator of the NZCB monthly email newsletters; NZCB Education and NZCB News
Partner advertising management
Kirsty Armstrong
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS COORDINATOR
Manages all aspects of NZCB merchandise and Fisher & Paykel orders
NZCB Toolshed support for building contracts and employment agreements
Coordinator of NZCB monthly Deals & Benefits email newsletter
Our Board of Directors
To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of NZCB so as to support the organisation’s mission and needs.
We are proud to present NZCB’s Board of Directors:
Nick Farrelly – Edgecity Builders Limited
CHAIRPERSON
With 30 years’ building industry experience, my wife Sharon and I run Edgecity Builders Limited. We employ 10 staff and are involved in Auckland Council and Ministry of Education work, light commercial projects, and high-end residential architectural builds.
I’ve been involved in the NZCB Committee Auckland for many years, holding various roles including NZCB President Auckland for three years. I am keen to raise the voice of NZCB and our members within the industry and wider New Zealand.
I currently sit on the Auckland Council Advisory Group and the Unitec Advisory Council.
Sharon and I are also members of the North Harbour Club, which promotes excellence by encouraging and providing financial assistance to young people achieving excellence in their chosen fields.
I served over 25 years in the New Zealand Territorial Force, including two tours to East Timor, and 18 months assisting the Christchurch region following the earthquake.
Garry Nott – Tasman Homes (Nelson) Limited
VICE CHAIRPERSON
I have been involved in the building industry for over 30 years. In 2007 my wife Paulette and I decided to go back into the industry after I spent 10 years teaching Carpentry at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT). We now run our own company, Tasman Homes (Nelson) Ltd and currently employ 15 staff, of which seven are apprentices in various stages of training.
I have been involved with NZCB since taking over Tasman Homes and I served as the Regional President for six years. I also sit on the local Habitat for Humanity Board and have been involved in their local projects for many years.
I have always held a passion for housing and for training. I am keen also to be involved in taking care of our members, and to provide a level of support that enables them to grow their businesses to be successful, and sustainable.
Ian Chamberlain – Chamberlain Carpentry & Joinery
MEMBER DIRECTOR
I’ve been working in the building industry for over 40 years, with 35 years management and client service experience.
Soon after establishing my carpentry and joinery company in Taupo, I joined NZCB in 2005 and served as Taupo’s regional president for four years then as its vice president. Following this I joined the NZCB Board for three years in 2019, serving as national vice chair then national chairperson during this time.
My passion is to make the building industry a better place for all of us – helping our members identify and achieve their business goals and educating people within and outside of the industry about ways of creating better outcomes for everyone.
To this end I was also a former Building Officials Institute of NZ (BOINZ) Advisory Group Member and chairman for BOINZ Waikato & Bay of Plenty. My aim being to bring a ‘construction industry viewpoint’ to their debates.
Helping give youth a direction is another of my passions and I was on the boards of both Lake Taupo Rotary and Taupo Pathways for many years. The latter group facilitates initiatives and programmes that advance education, training and employment for young people under 25, and I was involved with it since its inception in 2014. It allowed an overlap of both my building training and youth training interests.
I am a member of several construction industry-related organisations and of the Institute of Directors.
Niamh Short – Windy City Builders
MEMBER DIRECTOR
I am a qualified carpenter, running Windy City Builders since 2018 with my business partner. We run a small company, specialising in renovations: I love taking an old and tired house and being part of the process of giving it a new lease on life. I enjoy the relationships built along the way too, the creativity and challenge of marrying old with new, and delivering real spaces that our clients have only ever imagined.
I am passionate about education, and elevating us as great builders to become great leaders, employers, teachers and business people. Building is a fantastic career for anyone who is keen, with many opportunities for growth and development.
I am also interested in finding efficient, affordable and practicable solutions for managing waste on residential construction sites and finding ways to reduce our footprint as a general rule. I am currently part of a working group with many industry related representatives and government to discuss potential solutions for minimising waste on sites. My voice there will firmly represent the smaller residential building teams, who are faced with a different set of constraints than large commercial sites.
Andrée Atkinson
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
I am currently the Advisory Director in Atkinson Consulting Limited, based in Auckland.
A Fellow Chartered Accountant with 21 years’ experience, I have extensive business advisory/consulting experience on finance and strategy matters.
I have also had significant experience on client advisory boards and not-for-profit boards.
I am currently the Chairperson of the Board of Youthtown Foundation, North Shore Event Centre, and a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Katrina Bach
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
I am a professional director and business consultant. I work with boards and organisations to improve performance and achieve strategic goals. My focus is on alignment of organisational strategy, structure, systems, resources, people and skills to deliver results. I am Managing Director of The Olive Press Limited, a Wairarapa-based producer of premium New Zealand olive oils.
My connection to the building sector comes from my time as Chief Executive – Ministry of Housing and then Chief Executive – Department of Building and Housing for eight years prior to its merger with MBIE in 2012. I enjoyed working with the sector and developed a good working relationship with NZCB. It was a period of considerable reform for the sector, including the introduction of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme.
My passion for building quality and performance, as well as education and professional recognition of building practitioners, remains undiminished. I look forward to working with the building sector again as part of the NZCB Board.
I am a Member of the Institute of Directors and Trustee of the CCS Disability Action Board.
Being a NZCB member is good for business
We’re the only builder association in New Zealand with strict entry criteria where the minimum entry requirement for all members is a recognised industry trade qualification in carpentry.
You’ll save time, money and stress with:
Access our great range of building merchandise and equipment online via your own Members’ Toolshed log in. Resources include:
- Online Building Contracts – we’ve been told they’re the best in the industry
- Online Employment Contracts – quick and easy to complete
- Online training and webinars – keep up-to-date when it suits you
- View the latest training workshops
- Business Tools – Pricing For Profit guidelines, How To Calculate Labour Charge Out Rates, Client Scope of Works Checklist, Building Compliance Builders’ Checklist and more…
- Free help lines – Health & Safety, Legal Advice, Employment Advice
- Members’ only Facebook group – talk to your peers
- Event Calendar – find out what’s going on in your region
- ‘Find your builder’ regional search engine.
Grow your skills
Keep up to date with best industry practice with the following professional development opportunities:
- Free copies of InHouse magazine – our official publication
- ToolBox seminars held around New Zealand several times a year
- Trade Training meetings held frequently throughout our 22 regions
- Annual conference with expert workshops and seminars.
Get your voice heard
As your building industry spokesperson, we sit on a number of national boards and industry groups, including:
- Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation
- Building Research Association of NZ
- Building Research Advisory Council
- Construction Industry Council
- Construction Safety Council
- Construction Strategy Group
- Sector reference groups created by the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE).
Deals and discounts
As an approved NZCB builder, you’ll also get exclusive deals and discounts on a range of products and services you can pass on to your clients. Save time and money with cheaper vehicle support, fuel, appliances, power, technology, site safety, building publications and more.
Enquire
Looking for support to Grow, Mentor and Lead Apprentices?
What is the Apprentice Network?
The New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Network is a programme designed to support you, your business, and apprentices to unrivaled levels.
The Apprentice Network provides specialist advice, combined with practical benefits, to both parties and works alongside the learning pathway, chosen by the employer or apprentice, provided by Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
Enhancing the process for both parties, the Apprentice Network is an unique offering, exclusive to NZCB Business Members who employ apprentices.
What the Apprentice Network offers:
- Access to the Apprenticeship Scholarship Trust (AST)
- Employment Contracts – dedicated to employers who train apprentices
- Apprentice Network Code of Good Practice – for employing, training & retaining apprentices
- Apprentice specific Redi Insurance Package – including, Trade Asset, Motor Vehicle, Life & Accidental Injury Cover
- EAP Services – mental health & wellbeing support for personal or work-related difficulties
- Education – regular electronic newsletters & in person training, including a dedicated stream at NZCB’s Annual Conference & Expo
- NZCB Apprentice Challenge – preferential entry into NZCB’s Annual Apprentice Challenge competition.
Strategic Partners
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Winstone Wallboards is New Zealand’s only manufacturer and largest marketer of gypsum plasterboard, drywall systems, associated products and services. The company has been operating…
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Metro Performance Glass is New Zealand’s leading manufacturer and installer of double-glazed windows for both new residential and retrofit markets. The company also process…
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National Partners
Provide significant support to our members and have the option to engage with our members across a wide range of opportunities.
Abodo crafts timbers with lasting beauty that are safe for people and the environment. Many exterior timbers are harvested from unsustainable old growth forests…
Advice Financial are an Independent Nationwide Financial Advisers – Through nib they have negotiated on our behalf an exclusive group health insurance offer only…
Altus Window Systems are manufactured and distributed by our nationwide network, which is the largest family of fabricators in the country: Bradnam’s®, Dualglaze®, Fisher®,…
APL products are exclusively available through our manufacturers nationwide: At APL Window Solutions, we take huge pride in our 49-year track record of supplying…
ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door hardware solutions, renowned for innovation and consistently listed in the Forbes top 100 most innovative companies….
As innovators for over 150 years, Bahco has introduced some of the most advanced hand tools in the world. Primarily European made in our…
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Work smarter not harder with Builda Price Builda Price is New Zealand software built for New Zealand Builders, and most importantly supported by New…
The trade quality, quantity and service you need Bunnings Trade Centres save you time and money with: A wide range of products for electrical,…
Cabjaks has been serving the trade and residential customers right across NZ since 2011. We work everyday to make sure that our customers get…
Comfortech™ is a proud Kiwi company with passion for Aotearoa New Zealand. They have been working alongside builders and stakeholders in the building industry…
The Cavity Slider Experts CS FOR DOORS has been designing and engineering cavity sliding door systems for over 30 years. They are passionate about…
CSR is the name behind many of New Zealand’s respected building materials brands such as AFS®, Bradford Insulation™, Designer Series, CSR™, Edmonds™, Hebel®, Monier™,…
For over two decades, DVS® have been making New Zealand homes healthier with their superior home ventilation systems. Many homes suffer from excess moisture…
ECKO Fastening Systems Ltd “makes your job easier” is a 100% Kiwi owned and operated company. Specialising in innovative systems to help you, the…
For almost 50 years, we’ve helped thousands of Kiwis make the most of their homes and living spaces. We’re proud to call New Zealand…
Franklins is New Zealand’s oldest independent and family owned plumbing merchant established in 1954 stretching three generations. Franklins focus is providing the industry with…
Building businesses with the right technology FREE UP is the go-to tech advisor for builders and trades. We select the best app for your…
Futurewood was developed by Futurewood Australia specifically to handle the harsh Australian and New Zealand environment. Futurewood is an eco friendly, 100% recycled product…
Aerial access solutions GCH Aviation is synonymous with aviation in New Zealand and has been providing helicopter services to a diverse range of clients…
Our roofs have strong foundations. It was the first steel roofing tile in the world – invented in 1957, right here in New Zealand….
Do you want to sort out warranty & maintenance issues with your clients? Gtee gives your client their own cloud-based folder containing all the…
Harvey Norman Commercial offers you access to a team of industry professionals, commercial-only showrooms, and an extensive range of products sourced from the most reputable…
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At Hilti we make and design leading-edge technology, software and services, which power the professional construction industry. We’re global, based in over 120 countries…
HomePlus is a nationwide network of 26 home improvement stores, that for 50 years has provided customers with a range of specialised custom-made aluminium…
Proud to be Kiwi Owned The Hyundai brand has grown so rapidly as a global automotive powerhouse, it’s easy to forget that we’re a…
INDEPENDENT BUILDING SUPPLIES has been distributing panel products right around New Zealand since 1993. Our focus is on sourcing the best panel products available…
INTAKS is the award-winning scaffolding and roof-edge protection system that delivers efficiency on site, reduces costs, and improves safety. Supported by a range of…
Tough utes for tough tradies Being a 100% New Zealand owned company, we know that Kiwi tradies need tough utes to keep up with…
James Hardie is an international building product manufacturer and a global leader in fibre cement products. Operating for over 130 years, we continue to…
JSC Timber is a leading manufacturer and supplier of quality hardwood and exotic soft wood timber products. Recognised as leaders in timber cladding and…
Warmer in winter, cooler in summer, dry all year New Zealand’s leading provider of high-performance insulation products and complementary Thermakraft range of premium wall…
KLC Generation 2 NZ Timber Cladding Systems is an H3.2, MicroPro® (MCA) treated exterior suite of products designed for the exterior cladding of residential…
Kopine’s high density Ultralock™ and Tongue & Groove particleboard flooring is made right here in New Zealand. Designed for Kiwi conditions with a 12…
Laminex New Zealand is the leading manufacturer and supplier of decorative surfaces and panel products. From benchtops and cabinetry, through to structural flooring, wall…
Marley New Zealand is part of the Aliaxis group, a privately owned business based in Belgium and active around the world. Aliaxis group employs…
Marshall Innovations supply & distribute a range of premium imported & New Zealand manufactured weather tightness & construction solutions for commercial & residential building…
Since the company began in 1924, Milwaukee Tool has led the industry in both durability and performance. With an unwavering commitment to the trades,…
MiTek is a diversified global supplier of software, engineered products, services and automated manufacturing equipment. Specializing in the residential construction industry, MiTek provides a…
Choose the smart way to achieve your business goals with help from My Smart Office. My Smart Office offers practical solutions that give you…
MYOB is a business management platform that helps you manage your customers, supply chain, projects, employees, finances, accounting and tax, and all from one…
One (Vodafone) have been partners with NZCB since 1998, offering NZCB members special deals and discounts. We are proud to support New Zealand Certified…
Open2view is your one stop shop for real estate marketing. We can help you get the most out of your property marketing efforts with:…
Pacific Steel is New Zealand’s only manufacturer of Wire Rod, Reinforcing Bar and Coil products with a production rate of around 250,000 tonnes per…
Paslode, a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), is the premiere manufacturer of innovative fastening solutions and services. For over 80 years, professional…
PlaceMakers is New Zealand’s leading and largest supplier of building materials and hardware. We’re 100% committed to our customers. We employ over 2,100 people…
Pro Clima NZ Ltd is a leader in the development and manufacture of reliable weathertightenss and airtightness building systems. We have an ethical commitment…
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Red LBP is the ultimate solution to building reports. We have taken into consideration all of the pain points through market research, and created…
Red QS is unlike any other Quantity Surveying company. Our aim is to connect those who need our services with the best person for…
Builders want a superior grade of structural timber that reduces rework, cuts wastage and provides an exceptional finished job for their customers. Red Stag…
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Style, functionality and reliability. At Renault New Zealand, we’re proud to be 100% Kiwi owned and operated, and bringing Kiwi tradies sturdy and reliable…
Resene has everything you need for your decorating project, from quality colour and paints and wood stains, decorating accessories and professional advice to help…
Innovative design. Integrated systems. Enduring finish. Resene Construction Systems provide the most advanced plaster cladding solutions made in New Zealand. Incorporating both Rockcote and…
Rosenfeld Kidson & Co. Ltd is a specialist timber merchant and importer and has been New Zealand owned since being incorporated in 1930. We…
Everyday innovative electrical solutions With a presence in New Zealand since the 1930’s, PDL by Schneider Electric has a proud local history in designing,…
Sika – Building Trust Sika is a global leader in products for many critical construction fields. Our main Trade and DIY areas are sealing…
Simx is a leading supplier to the electrical and HVAC industries, with their product range spanning many markets including residential, commercial and industrial with…
Soudal NZ is proud to be a key supplier of sealants, foams and adhesives to kiwi tradies under our iconic Soudal Gorilla brand. For…
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For exceptional tiled solutions for builds of all sizes from commercial to residential, we’ve got you covered. With over 30 years’ experience in tiles,…
For over 50 years, Viking Roofspec has led the market in the supply of roofing and waterproofing materials. By combining leading–edge function with design…
If you are looking for an underfloor heating solution that provides both quality and cost-efficiency, then welcome to Warmup. We have been heating Kiwi…
Fast accurate estimating for residential builders. YourQS uses our innovative 3D technology to build your project cost from the ground up providing a measure…
Contact Us
Please use the form below to email us or you can phone or write to New Zealand Certified Builders.
Freephone: 0800 237 843
Phone: +64 7 927 7720
Follow: NZCB on Facebook
Postal Address: PO Box 13405, Tauranga Central, Tauranga 3141, New Zealand
Physical Address: 10 Marsh Street, Tauranga, New Zealand 3110