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HVAC&R Hub confirms dates and speakers

Jun 14, 2023

A compelling program has been assembled for New Zealand’s HVAC&R Hub event slated for June 20–21 at the Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland.

The trade-only event is being co-hosted by IRHACE and CCCANZ, and held as part of BuildNZ.Official Showguide 2023

Law changed to protect subcontractors

Mar 30, 2023

Media release from government 30 March 2023

Hydrocarbon Refrigerants

Dec 1, 2022

Worksafe have released a technical bulletin aimed at business who design, manufacture, install, maintain, or repair air conditioning, heat pump or refrigeration equipment that uses a hydrocarbon refrigerant.

The Invisible Elephant in the Climate Change Room!

Nov 30, 2022

Important climate change information for major users of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) equipment

Non-compliant hydrocarbon-based refrigeration systems

Oct 17, 2021

IMPORTANT and UPDATED:- Targeted Consultation Document – A Licensing Regime for Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Technicians (6 December 2019 - 17 January 2020)

Dec 19, 2019

Protection for subbies' payments needs more work: MBIE

Dec 18, 2019

Targeted Consultation open for a licensing regime for refrigeration, heating and air conditioning technicians

Dec 6, 2019

Queensland Licensing framework finalised

Nov 6, 2019

Appointment of Deirdre Johns as Compliance Certifier RLNZ

Nov 4, 2019

The Construction industry has launched a programme to help reduce suicide among its workers

Nov 1, 2019

Indoor air quality in buildings as a result of the Sky City International Conventions Centre (ICC) fire in Auckland

Oct 24, 2019

NZIOB welcomes Government Construction Procurement Guidelines

Oct 21, 2019

New Zealand makes further climate commitments

Oct 11, 2019

The Industry Credential Update

Oct 7, 2019

Reform of Vocational Education

Oct 7, 2019

Polytechnic mega-merger will take over apprentices and industry trainees

Feb 14, 2019

Submissions for 2018

Nov 22, 2018

Ensuring effective regulation of health and safety risks associated with toxic or flammable refrigerant gases

Sep 4, 2018

Update on Kigali Amendment to phase down HFCs

Jun 7, 2018

Technical bulletin: Ammonia refrigeration

May 24, 2018

Building Research Advisory Council - March Report

Apr 6, 2018

Note from STCF Honorary Solicitor

Jan 25, 2018

STCF Honorary Solicitor

Upskill with RAC microlearning

Aug 17, 2017

Two workplace injuries in two days and no notification – companies fined

Aug 17, 2017

New unit standards for refrigeration transport industry

Aug 7, 2017

Consultation- fridge and freezer energy use regulations – proposed changes

Apr 19, 2017

Consequences of cyclones; risks of HVAC&R equipment.

Apr 12, 2017

Ammonia Detection By Laser: The Next Generation in Ammonia Detection

Apr 4, 2017

CCCANZ Advice to Consumers

Apr 3, 2017

CCAA Retentions Regime

Mar 30, 2017

BRAC March Updates

Mar 30, 2017