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NZ - Ministry for Regulation Building Review

October 15th, 2026

Advocacy

The Ministry for Regulation has today announced a Regulatory Review into the building and construction sector. Frustratingly, the consultation is only open for 11 days, and closes on 26 October 2026. The review is focused on building work that can...

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NZ - New Life Jacket Rules in Place

October 15th, 2026

Advocacy

Earlier this year, the NZ Parliament committee showed unanimous support for a new lifejacket rule. And as of 9 October 2026, the Maritime Transport (Lifejackets on Recreational Craft) Amendment Act 2025 comes into effect. Friday 9 October 2026.

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Great Entries Start with Great Preparation

October 14th, 2026

Awards

Now is a great time to start documenting the projects, achievements and standout work you’re proud of. Gather your photos, project details and supporting information as you go, and you’ll have everything ready.

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Get your awards entry ready for 2027

October 7th, 2026

Awards

The 2027 SPASA Awards of Excellence may still feel a little way off, but now is the perfect time to start preparing. Don’t wait until entries open to capture your best work.

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National Advisory Group: New Zealand Certificate in Swimming Pool Building (Level 4)

October 7th, 2026

Advocacy

Training

SPASA and Vertical Horizonz are bringing together experienced pool professionals from across New Zealand to form the National Advisory Group, and we’d love to hear from you.

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NZ - MBIE’s Building Performance Quarterly Update & Building Amendment Bill Consultation

September 10th, 2026

Advocacy

The Building Amendment Bill passed its first reading on 2 July 2026 and was referred to the Transport and Infrastructure Committee. The Bill is now publicly available and submissions are now open, closing 15 November 2026.

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SPLASH! 2026 – Bigger, better and one to remember

August 25th, 2026

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Inspiration

SPLASH! 2026 brought the pool and spa industry together for an incredible few days of connection, education and celebration.

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NZ – Determination 2026/013: The compliance of part of a pool barrier with Building Code Clause F9

July 23rd, 2026

Advocacy

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The NZ government regularly releases a list of determinations on the Building Performance website. The latest determination for this year, 2026/013, is relevant for the swimming pool and spa industry.

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Award Winning Pools and Spas from the 2026 SPASA New Zealand Awards of Excellence

June 7th, 2026

Awards

Inspiration

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The SPASA Awards of Excellence showcase New Zealand’s leading pool and spa professionals - those setting the benchmark for design, craftsmanship, and innovation. The 2026 winners represent the very best in the industry, recognised for their...

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Notice of Annual General Meeting

May 6th, 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia Ltd will be held online via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 12:30pm AEST. A link to join the meeting will be sent to all...

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Equipment Energy Efficiency Strategy – E3 Strategy Release

April 15th, 2026

Advocacy

The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council have released the E3 Strategy, a suite of documents that guide the direction of appliance and equipment energy efficiency across Australia and New Zealand to 2035.

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Pool Spa Life Expo - New Zealand 2026

April 13th, 2026

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The 2026 New Zealand Pool Spa Life Expo delivered a strong and resilient result for the industry, with a steady flow of engaged homeowners attending the Auckland Showgrounds across April 11–12.

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