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The outcomes from the last two Hauraki Trade Seminars clearly indicated that for Hauraki’s Building Industry to get through the new Building Act and be sustained for the long term, then a Building Industry Group (BIG) needed to be established. For Hauraki’s building industry to establish a ‘BIG’ the industry needs to be the custodians of the group and decide how it is going to be established, what it is going to look like and what it is going to do.

An ‘industry group’ provides a forum for industry to:

• Be represented and considered.
• Embrace business and networking opportunities
• Share knowledge and experience.
• Work through the requirements of the Building Act 2004 together
• Make sure initiatives and requirements that fall out of the new Act are appropriate for the Hauraki building industry.
• Grasp opportunities that fall out of the Act, such as getting the local community to participate in courses and events.

What Will a Hauraki Building Industry Representative Do?

An industry representative will represent the interests of the trade they represent, for example plumbing, carpentry, retail, design etc. They will be the person on the BIG who will work with their trades to address issues as they arise. They are primarily the people who will help protect and represent your interests.

 
What Are The Requirements of a Big Representative?

The BIG will be comprised of a team of about 10 - 12 members who will represent all of the building elements, including builders, drainlayers, designers, wholesalers/ retailers etc. Council can provide all administrative support and meet costs, so a building industry representative needs to bring to the table:

• Time: the group will probably meet 4 – 5 times a year
• Knowledge: A good knowledge of their industry
• Networks: Good existing networks or the ability to acquire networks within your element. For example building, retailers etc.
• Leadership: a good ability to lead discussion and make decisions

How Do I Nominate a BIG Representative to Represent My Industry?

The Council is currently calling for nominations for the BIG Hauraki. Once Council has received at least 12 nominations, Council will arrange a meeting for the nominees and other people interested in the BIG to come together and decide what it is going to look like and how it will operate. If you want to nominate a member for the BIG please fill out the online form below or print, complete and return the attached Nomination Form(35KB) to one of our Hauraki District Council Offices. Alternatively a form may be obtained from one of our Council offices.

If you work in the Building Industry in the Hauraki District and would like to receive our newsletter please email mandy@hauraki-dc.govt.nz with your details or contact one of our Council offices.
 

If you have any further questions please email building@hauraki-dc.govt.nz