Lost out to a cowboy again? It’s always frustrating when that happens, especially when you know you’ve been undercut on price but not...

The Government is progressing with a requirement for Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to use remote inspections as a default approach...

Bidding for jobs can be challenging, especially when you’re starting out. As we heard during the Prebble 2024 Young Landscaper of the...

Jon Muller is a Registered Master Landscaper who specialises in design. In this article, he shares what he’s learned about design work...

Building relationships and fostering a sense of belonging is the name of the game for the 2024 Women in Construction meet up, says Queens...

Primary ITO has refreshed its Level 4 Landscape Construction programme to include new units of learning and an extended timeframe to...

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has outlined changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) to prioritise higher skilled...

Creating a learning environment at work is an important part of developing team members at large Auckland landscape construction company...

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...

New Amenity training programme has options galore for landscape gardeners Featuring more choice and developed with industry, Primary...

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?...

Primary ITO has joined forces with institutes of technology, polytechnics and industry training organisations to form one national...

Software-as-a-service solutions provider simPRO has announced a partnership with suicide awareness, prevention and support programme...

Primary ITO chief executive Nigel Philpott says the $230m Apprenticeship Boost extension will help future proof the sector Apprentices...

Zoë Taylor has found her happy place working in landscaping after 10 years in the workforce doing a range of jobs from processing and...

Business Coach Daniel Fitzpatrick looks at how to implement incentives that keep your staff self-driven and poacher-proof Nothing stings...

While the landscaping labour shortage continues to hurt businesses, increasing numbers of apprentices may help to ease the burden in...

With a booming industry, and 250 new landscaping apprentices on board, Primary ITO Sector Manager Mark Orr provides an update on course...

Landscapers and plant producers wanting to expand their businesses are frustrated with the difficulty in finding employees as a shortage...

Landscaping business owners and employees should note parliament has passed legislation meaning minimum sick leave entitlement is to...