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Major consent reform under consideration
The Government has announced it is considering major consent reform, such as a move to make it easier for building practitioners to...
Jan 1, 20254 min read


Email fraud costs landscaper $13.8K
Following a ruling by the Disputes Tribunal, a landscaper, VH Ltd, has been left $13,801.15 out of pocket after falling victim to a...
Jan 1, 20255 min read


What services for you offer to better weather recession?
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Dec 9, 20243 min read


Maintaining pervious surfaces
Permcon permeable concrete provides a hardwearing course for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, while acting as filter system for...
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Magnum boots competition winner announced
Throughout July and August, Magnum Boots ran a competition with NZ Landscaper Magazine to kit out one lucky landscaper in a brand-new...
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Barriers for swimming pools
Strict regulations ensure the safety of children around swimming pools by requiring the installation of suitable barriers and restricting...
Nov 1, 20244 min read


Get your 'sum insured' right
Getting the sum insured right is critical to ensure you’re paying the right premium and getting the cover you expect, explains insurance...
Nov 1, 20244 min read


The man involved with it all
David Sole is the latest person to be handed a RML Legacy Award. From building a business to helping run industry organisations, David...
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Remote inspections on the way
The Government is progressing with a requirement for Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to use remote inspections as a default approach...
Nov 1, 20242 min read


In the blood
Chris Goom’s landscaping legacy can be traced back to his grandfather, who gave him three pieces of advice that shaped him to this day –...
Nov 1, 20242 min read


The lease you can do
Get the top-notch John Deere equipment you need when you need it with flexible leases from Brandt In the contracting industry, the...
Nov 1, 20242 min read


An unexpected yet rewarding journey
Despite being a fully trained landscaper when he migrated to New Zealand, Robert Luijten was prepared to leave that world behind him....
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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