Praise for award winning KDC building team

 

Kaipara District Council has won two national awards at the annual Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ) Conference and Expo held at Dunedin Town Hall last month.

Matthew Williams was awarded the Young Building Control Officer of the year award. This goes to a Building Control Officer (BCO) under 35 years old who has shown real growth and passion in the industry. 

Matthew has been part of the building team at Kaipara for two years, and in that time has shown a real aptitude and willingness to hone his skills.
Branch of the Year was awarded to the Northland Branch, which Kaipara BCO Jamie Nikora accepted in his role as chairman. 
This is Jamie’s second year as a winner, after being awarded the Emerging Leaders award last year. 

Jamie has been a part of the Kaipara District Council for six years and continues to develop and work on growing the upskilling and learning of the Northland Building Control Authorities.

“This is a fantastic achievement,” says Fran Mikulicic, General Manager of Regulatory, Planning and Policy. “The hard work, innovative enhancement of our systems, customer service ethos and dedication to building within Kaipara and New Zealand is worthy of these acknowledgments.”

The building team at Kaipara District Council also won a national local government award in 2015 for transforming service delivery. 

“This was a result following a major overhaul of our processes and the implementation of online lodging, processing and inspections software,” added Ms Mikulicic. “This not only allowed us to serve our customers better, it also enhanced quality, and lifted our efficiency. It has been a privilege to be apart of Kaipara's recovery story.”

Manager, Building Control, Ian McCauley adds: “Kaipara Building Control Authority has been very fortunate to acquire the valuable services of both Jamie Nikora and Matthew Williams. Both these Building officers carry out their work with enthusiasm, energy and very helpful attitude. They have responded well to the training given in complex building regulations and apply this with a sense of service. It is very pleasing that the well-respected National Building Officials Institute has recognised this and we are proud they are part of our team.”

KDC’s Jamie Nikora (left) pictured with BOINZ president Kerry Walsh, accepts the award for Branch of the Year, Northland.