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Aug 1, 20205 min read
Landscaping and the law - which ones apply
Lawyer Geoff Hardy explains when and how landscapers are regulated by common law, the Building Act and the Construction Contracts Act...
Aug 1, 20204 min read
Upcoming changes to retention money
Based on feedback from the sector, changes to the retention money regime are under way to ensure more protection for subcontractors,...
Aug 1, 20205 min read
Fully Covered – Applied Finishes (Part 1)
The prime ingredients in successfully finishing a construction project are good-quality coatings combined with the correct preparation...
Aug 1, 20202 min read
Landscape awards back on track
Keen to set yourself apart from the crowd? The Landscapes of Distinction and the Young Landscaper of the Year awards were delayed due to...
Aug 1, 20203 min read
New building consent exemptions
Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa announced in May that new building consent exemptions are being added to the Building...
Aug 1, 20203 min read
Keep learning and have a damn good time!
That’s the advice landscaper Ollie Newman has for anyone entering the landscaping industry – and it’s also a mantra he applies to his own...
Aug 1, 20202 min read
Don’t start a cluster!
‘Cluster’ just might be 2020’s word-of-the-year. In the past six months, we’ve watched and learnt as a deadly virus has spread through...
Jun 1, 20202 min read
Building business visibility
Looking for an easy way to promote your business online? Why not try to attract new customers with a free, updatable business listing on...
Jun 1, 20203 min read
Landscape Awards delayed
The Landscapes of Distinction and the Young Landscaper of the Year have been delayed due to Covid-19. The delay gives landscapers time to...
Jun 1, 20201 min read
Working post lockdown 101
In order to support landscapers in their return to work, Registered Master Landscapers, in conjunction with support from New Zealand...
Jun 1, 20202 min read
Decrease in concrete emissions
The New Zealand concrete industry is halfway towards meeting its target of a 30% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2030, spelling...
Jun 1, 20202 min read
Next-generation CAT
Boasting industry-first features and an impressive level of standard specification, Cat’s next-generation mini excavator range is...
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