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Celebrating connections and looking ahead
The Landscapes of Distinction Awards weekend once again proved the power of bringing the industry together in celebration. With that positive energy still fresh, RML looks ahead to another signature event – Young Landscaper of the Year – set to provide the same networking buzz and spirit of friendly competiton Held across the weekend of 26 July, the Registered Master Landscapers’ Landscapes of Distinction Awards (the Awards) kicked off with an AGM on Friday 25 July, during
Get your cover right before it's too late
From vehicles, trailers and tools, to health and income, knowing how your insurance works – and what each policy actually covers – can make all the difference when something goes wrong, writes Construction Risk Expert Ben Generally, if something is road registered or mechanically propelled on wheels, it should be insured on a vehicle policy. This includes trailers. There are exceptions for heavy equipment, which may need specialist cover. Most commercial vehicle and contracto
LATEST NEWS
Celebrating connections and looking ahead
The Landscapes of Distinction Awards weekend once again proved the power of bringing the industry together in celebration. With that positive energy still fresh, RML looks ahead to another signature event – Young Landscaper of the Year – set to provide the same networking buzz and spirit of friendly competiton Held across the weekend of 26 July, the Registered Master Landscapers’ Landscapes of Distinction Awards (the Awards) kicked off with an AGM on Friday 25 July, during
Mitre 10 featured products
Mitre 10 offers every product landscapers might need – from kitset pergolas to balustrades, fencing and louvres. Check out our top product picks below! BBI kitset kwila pergola: outdoor living made easy The BBI Kitset Kwila Pergola is a recently launched innovation available exclusively at Mitre 10. Designed with Kiwi backyards in mind, this pergola makes it simple for landscapers to create a stylish, sheltered outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining, or dining. For clients
Rethinking the urban dream
With weather disasters becoming more frequent, overheating, flooding and growing stresses in everyday life, can the design of our homes and communities provide relief? Research shows the answer is a resounding 'yes'! We’re not making them anymore, but the old quarter-acre sections with big back lawns, feijoa and plum trees and a veggie garden still hold a special place in our hearts. They gave us a lot: the practical advantages of space for leisure and home-grown food, room t
How do you create an outdoor space that works in all seasons - and still looks great?
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who are currently working in the industry ONE SQUARE RATE Interviewee: Celia Popkin – Design Manager Location: Christchurch Staff: 32 It’s important for an outdoor space to be visually appealing but also practical. Both these principles (form and function) need to be considered regarding the seasons. It’s also important to try to design a l
Green Strategy
From sales and marketing maestro to health and fitness, hospitality, and real estate, Brendon Fox’s journey into landscaping hasn’t followed a traditional path. But it’s precisely that diversity of experience that’s shaped the ethos of Green Fox, the Wanaka-based business he co-directs with his wife, Sarah Fox Brendon’s early years were grounded in small business and brand strategy – and it shows in the way he approaches landscape design and delivery with care, foresight and
Get your cover right before it's too late
From vehicles, trailers and tools, to health and income, knowing how your insurance works – and what each policy actually covers – can make all the difference when something goes wrong, writes Construction Risk Expert Ben Generally, if something is road registered or mechanically propelled on wheels, it should be insured on a vehicle policy. This includes trailers. There are exceptions for heavy equipment, which may need specialist cover. Most commercial vehicle and contracto
Liability change will affect landscapers
The Government has announced the biggest overhaul of New Zealand’s building consent system in two decades, with a liability shift likely to affect landscaping projects that require consents Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has said he will shift liability in the construction industry from joint and several liability to a proportionate model. Currently, councils can be forced to shoulder the majority of costs when building failures occur, even if they were only pa
Backyard herbs and edibles - Part 2
The Kiwi backyard is a space for bringing people together to play, relax and eat. In Part 2 of this series, Rebecca Hughes looks at apple trees – an all-time favourite for adding life-enhancing sustenance to outdoor spaces There are a wide variety of edible fruits to pick from, but none as dependably delicious as the apple (Malus domestica). Apples first came to New Zealand with the missionary Samuel Marsden in 1819 and now there are thousands of varieties available. While o
Cooler, Greener, Smarter
Extreme weather events are causing higher temperatures and flash floods in urban areas – due in large part to a growing footprint of conventional concrete surfaces, which trap heat and block rain from soaking into the ground. Permcon offers a solution As highlighted in the BRANZ article on pages 10-11 of this magazine, we can’t keep paving our cities the same way – we need smarter, greener, infrastructure. Permcon permeable concrete offers a practical way forward. It looks li
Navigating parental leave
For many small to medium-sized businesses, dealing with parental leave can be daunting without the resources available to larger organisations. Understanding your obligations and getting good advice from professional advisers can help you through. In the final part of this series, Kathryn McKinney from law firm Martelli McKegg answers some common questions on this topic In Part 1, we covered how an employee knows if their employer is entitled to parental leave, the differenc
What proportional liability may mean for landscapers
The Government’s plan to shift the construction sector to a proportional liability regime is set to ease pressure on councils – but may leave the main contractor exposed to greater compliance burdens and legal responsibility for subcontractor mistakes. In this opinion piece, Builtin construction insurance expert Ben Rickard explores the implications for landscapers carrying out work that requires a building consent The Government has announced that it intends to switch the co
Save our soils!
Earthworks compact soil so much that it sucks the air out of it, making it little better than paving at soaking up water in severe weather. University of Auckland Engineering and Design PHD student Sue Ira explains Walk down almost any new Auckland subdivision and you’ll notice the tidy strips of grass, freshly planted shrubs and young trees along the berms. They look green, healthy and good for the environment. But dig a little deeper, literally, and you’ll find that the so
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