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Landscape Views Issue 23
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Dec 22, 20232 min read

CCAA updates now apply
The Construction Contractors Amendment Act has been updated again and, after 5 October 2023, landscapers must ensure commercial contracts...
Dec 22, 20234 min read


Arborist fined for felling Notable Tree
An arborist has been ordered to pay a fine of $32,500 after cutting down a Notable Tree in Epsom, Auckland In 2020, Waitākere Tree...
Sep 4, 20233 min read


Simpro names top exec
Simpro has appointed Gary Specter as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) With over 30 years of leadership experience, Specter has...
May 1, 20232 min read


Resene recognises colour excellence
Colour innovation across canvases large and small has been celebrated at the 2022 Resene Total Colour Awards The 12th annual awards saw a...
May 1, 20234 min read


Tribunal finds arborist liable
An arborist has been ordered to pay $1,450 after they were found liable for breach of contract following a dispute with a client The...
May 1, 20233 min read


Primary ITO training transfers to Te Pūkenga
Primary ITO has joined forces with institutes of technology, polytechnics and industry training organisations to form one national...
Nov 1, 20222 min read

Simpro's new mates
Software-as-a-service solutions provider simPRO has announced a partnership with suicide awareness, prevention and support programme...
Aug 31, 20222 min read


Apprenticeships Re-boosted!
Primary ITO chief executive Nigel Philpott says the $230m Apprenticeship Boost extension will help future proof the sector Apprentices...
Jul 1, 20222 min read


Rewarding industry attracts fresh faces
While the landscaping labour shortage continues to hurt businesses, increasing numbers of apprentices may help to ease the burden in...
May 1, 20222 min read


Stay up to speed with greener requirements
The Government has introduced stringent new requirements on the construction industry, but will that filter through to landscaping? The...
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Resene names its Maestros
2021’s Colour Maestros have been recognised for their innovative use of colour at the annual Resene awards ceremony Auckland Council...
Mar 1, 20223 min read


Learning the hard way
NZ Landscaper reviews a judgement from the Dispute Tribunal handed down following a major dispute on a $59,000 landscaping job...
Jan 1, 20224 min read


Favourable Forecast
New Zealand economist Tony Alexander takes a close look at current and future spending trends and how they might affect landscapers New...
Nov 1, 20214 min read


Staff shortage solutions scare
Landscapers and plant producers wanting to expand their businesses are frustrated with the difficulty in finding employees as a shortage...
Sep 1, 20213 min read


Lockdown aids and Landscaping boom
Financial indicators and busy workloads seem to show Kiwis are spending more on home improvements – including landscaping – as a...
Sep 1, 20213 min read


Certification changes in new Building Act
Landscapers should note changes in the revised Building Act, which are expected to bring stronger building product information...
Jul 1, 20212 min read


Timber shortage – real or perceived?
NZ Landscaper gets the rundown about the reality of the timber shortage, including Carter Holt Harvey’s decision to stop supplying some...
Jul 1, 20212 min read


Employee sick leave now ten days
Landscaping business owners and employees should note parliament has passed legislation meaning minimum sick leave entitlement is to...
Jul 1, 20211 min read


Ensure extra stock is insured
If you are stockpiling items in high demand and short supply, such as fence and decking timber, make sure you are insured. Ben Rickard...
May 1, 20212 min read
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