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First Draft of RMA
Natural and Built Environmental Act proposes to install regional planning committees Released as an ‘exposure draft’ in June, one of the...
Sep 1, 20212 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


No Shots... Fired?
As the vaccination rollout ramps up throughout New Zealand, many business owners are wondering whether or not they will need to require
Sep 1, 20214 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


How to plant trees which will last
Arborist Mark Roberts tells us how planting a tree requires a lot more than simply sticking it in the ground. Considering the tree’s...
Jul 1, 20214 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


Landscape Views - Issue 8
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Jul 1, 20214 min read


RML sponsors and partners play key roles
This year saw the biggest-ever Young Landscaper of the Year and Landscapes of Distinction events, with the most-ever entrants across both...
Jul 1, 20213 min read


Apprenticeship wage support extension
The Apprenticeship Boost wage support has been extended until August 2022, paying employers up to $16,000 per apprentice to employ or...
Jul 1, 20213 min read


Composting is a circular solution
Economic and ethical incentives increasingly steer compost and green waste away from landfill. However, composting is more complicated...
Jul 1, 20214 min read
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