Kia ora and greetings, 

As we wrap up 2025, we’re reflecting on what went well, the learnings along the way and looking forward to 2026. We enjoyed connecting with customers and industry partners supporting great events like the Master Builder House of the Year Awards. Congratulations to all the participants, finalists and winners for showcasing building excellence in New Zealand. You can find the 2025 winners here: Master Builder HOY Awards.

Over the Summer holidays we’ll take a break to refresh and recharge with Customer Services, Technical Services and Distribution finishing on Tuesday 23^rd December and recommencing on Monday 5^th January 2026. 

I trust you enjoy GIB^® NewsBites, including the article celebrating the grandmaster of plastering Keith Cochrane who is laying down his trowel, our new ECA certification, and updates on GIB Curveline^® for ceilings and bulk heads. 

Thank you for all your support in 2025, we genuinely appreciate it, and are optimistic for our industry in 2026. 

We hope you take a break and enjoy time with your family and friends over Christmas and New Year, and look forward to working with you and your teams in 2026. 

Nga Mihi | Kind Regards
Mike Arthur
General Manager

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