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...
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Nov 13 min read
Become a better bidder
Bidding for jobs can be challenging, especially when you’re starting out. As we heard during the Prebble 2024 Young Landscaper of the...
Nov 14 min read
A design for success
Jon Muller is a Registered Master Landscaper who specialises in design. In this article, he shares what he’s learned about design work...
Sep 23 min read
Building networks to break down barriers
Building relationships and fostering a sense of belonging is the name of the game for the 2024 Women in Construction meet up, says Queens...
Jul 12 min read
Landscape apprenticeship refresh
Primary ITO has refreshed its Level 4 Landscape Construction programme to include new units of learning and an extended timeframe to...
May 13 min read
Kiwis prioritised in AEWV changes
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has outlined changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) to prioritise higher skilled...
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Growing Skills
Creating a learning environment at work is an important part of developing team members at large Auckland landscape construction company...
Sep 4, 20235 min read
When is enough, enough?
How do you handle that difficult team member who isn't performing and at what point do you say enough is enough? Business expert Daniel...
May 1, 20233 min read
New on-the-job learning!
New Amenity training programme has options galore for landscape gardeners Featuring more choice and developed with industry, Primary...
May 1, 20233 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...
Nov 1, 20225 min read
5 ways to find new staff
Most tradies say it’s hard to find good workers. So, if you have too much work, how do you find more skilled staff to grow your business?...
Nov 1, 20222 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...
Aug 31, 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...
Jul 1, 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, 20223 min read
A rewarding career
Zoë Taylor has found her happy place working in landscaping after 10 years in the workforce doing a range of jobs from processing and...
May 1, 20225 min read
5 incentives to retain your best staff
Business Coach Daniel Fitzpatrick looks at how to implement incentives that keep your staff self-driven and poacher-proof Nothing stings...
May 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...
Nov 1, 20212 min read
Learning For Landscapers
With a booming industry, and 250 new landscaping apprentices on board, Primary ITO Sector Manager Mark Orr provides an update on course...
Sep 1, 20213 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...
Jul 1, 20211 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...
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