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🎄 President's Christmas Message 2024 🎄 As 2024 comes to a close, I extend warm holiday greetings on behalf of the National Executive and our three branch committees. This year has presented challenges for everyone, especially those governing, managing, and owning unit title properties. Your loyalty and support of BCCG have been invaluable as we provide support, education, and guidance. A significant milestone this year was the opening of the new South Island branch. Thank you to Mark Darbyshire and his committee for their efforts. We've also seen the final tranche of the Amendment Act come into play, addressed various issues through branch meetings, and strengthened relationships with MBIE, SCA(NZ), CCRG, and ICW. Looking ahead to 2025, we anticipate ongoing challenges, particularly with insurance and emergency management planning for apartment buildings. We also recognize the vital role of Body Corporate managers and Building managers in ensuring smooth operations. Thank you to all members of the National Executive and branch committees for your commitment. Together, we have achieved much in 2024 and will continue to do so in 2025. Best wishes for a relaxing and enjoyable summer break. Tim Jones National President 23-Dec-2024 #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #BCCG #CommunitySupport #2025Goals

RIP Nikki - you will be missed by so many

BCCG acknowledges the Passing of Nikki Kaye We were all exceedingly saddened to hear of the passing of Nikki Kaye yesterday. Many owners of unit title properties and members of the BCCG hold Nikki in the highest esteem because it was her Private Members bill that ultimately became the Unit Titles Act Amendment Act 2022. Nikki’s bill to Strengthen Governance and other matters on the Unit Titles Act 2010 was plucked from the ballot some years ago. She brought together a group of industry experts to help her draft a bill. A prominent and well respected BCCG representative was included in that Working Group. Her drive to see this bill advance to become law saw her work assiduously to get the bill accepted by Parliament. As the member for Auckland Central, she has a strong belief that the Act needed to be improved for the benefit of the growing number of constituents in her Auckland Central electorate who lived in apartment buildings.  Ultimately when she retired from Parliament her bill was taken up by others in the National Party and later by the then Labour Government. The bill gaind support across the House, to become law in 2022. She was aware of the many shortcomings of the 2010 Act but focussed her bill on 5 key areas that needed amendment, and which together would improve the Governance and Management of unit title developments. The whole of the Unit Title industry owes a huge debt of gratitude to Nikki Kaye for her foresight and drive to get the amendment through to become law. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Nikki’s family, friends, and former parliamentary colleagues. Tim Jones  BCCG - National President.  Auckland.

Join SCA(NZ)'s Wellbeing Webinar with Bel Ryan 30 October 2024. SCA (NZ) invites BCCG members to join this interactive wellbeing webinar, which will engage participants with their experiences and bring invaluable insights into maintaining their mental health and wellbeing. During the engaging session participants will consider their behaviours, reactions and stress signatures as well as identify strategies for building resilience, communicating effectively with timely reminders of wellbeing practices. Participants will benefit from their own reflection and the sharing, conversation and input from others. They will come away with reminders of their own strategies to assist with navigating life both now and in the future. Aims and Objectives Raise awareness, share experiences and connect Empower participants with knowledge and practical tools to prioritize their mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing Equip participants with strategies to build personal resilience and effectively handle stress, setbacks, and challenges Encourage the development of respectful and supportive environments Provide solutions for managing difficult people and fostering positive interactions  Help participants understand how to manage emotional responses in stressful situations Our Presenter BEL RYAN Ignite Wellbeing Bel Ryan is a wellbeing speaker who specialises in using art therapy to minimise stress, reduce burnout and ignite your potential. With a 20+ year career in art therapy, counselling, facilitation and mental health training, she is passionate about the power of using creativity to overcome adversity in your life and empower yourself to thrive. Bel is fascinated by people, their stories, and how our experiences impact our lives. As a leading art therapist, counsellor, lecturer and director of Ignite Art Therapies, Bel is passionate about the power of using creativity to problem-solve, reflect, inspire and motivate. Most recently, Bel's focus has been on providing a safe space for leaders to consider how they can best lead for the greater good. She believes that we all need a space to be real and acknowledge our experiences, so that we can break through our barriers and realise true success, abundance, confidence, freedom and purpose. Event Details: When: Wednesday 30 October 2024 Time: 4.00pm to 6.00pm Online: Via Zoom Cost: $30pp, or $100 for your team or Body Corporate group of 4 or more people Registrations close: 28 October 2024 Enquiries: events@strata.community REGISTER NOW - https://lnkd.in/gWDi4uMZ You will receive the Zoom details to access the webinar prior to the event.

If you own an apartment in Tauranga? Why don't you connect with us at this road show this weekend?

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The National Executive of Body Corporate Chairs' Group recently held a strategy meeting in Auckland. We confirmed our commitment to empower multi-unit communities by providing trusted resources, advocacy and connections in order to transform the way we live together. Check the website to find out how membership may benefit you and your body corporate. Upcoming events for members include a webinar on The Route Through a Successful Remediation Project, presented by Brosnan and MOD Finance Limited and a webinar on Fostering Wellness, Resilience and Respect in the Body Corporate sector, in conjunction with SCA(NZ).

The National Executive of Body Corporate Chairs' Group recently held a strategy meeting in Auckland. We confirmed our commitment to empower multi-unit communities by providing trusted resources, advocacy and connections in order to transform the way we live together. Check the website to find out how membership may benefit you and your body corporate. Upcoming events for members include a webinar on The Route Through a Successful Remediation Project, presented by Brosnan and MOD Finance Limited and a webinar on Fostering Wellness, Resilience and Respect in the Body Corporate sector, in conjunction with SCA(NZ).

I'm left speechless, having read this article. This is a recipe for disaster, if the article is in fact accurate. Whilst wait times for inspections may be reduced, the cost to the country and affected families as a result of failures from an inadequate inspection regime would be catastrophic. Similarly, we might lower emissions from building inspectors not travelling but the waste and associated negative effects on the environment that will inevitably come about as a result for rework would far outweigh any benefits. Chris Penk MP you really need to listen to those reluctant councils and those of us having worked through the leaky building crisis here in NZ over the past few decades.