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Inland Revenue says 'cut your excuses and sort your tax'
In a last chance warning to the construction sector, Inland Revenue is telling businesses and sole traders to do the right thing and get...
May 20, 20242 min read


Careful with consents!
Have you been getting consents for low-risk jobs that don’t require them? Or worse, have you been carrying out work that does require a...
May 1, 20245 min read


Onwards and upwards
Graeme and Michelle Hopkins started Hamilton-based Groundcover Landscaping 20 years ago and have never stopped looking for ways to...
May 1, 20246 min read


Job costing unveiled
Fun fact: your business only stays in business if it's profitable. We know, you knew that already! But ensuring profitability and growth...
May 1, 20244 min read


Retaining the right approach
Some retaining walls are exempt from consent, while others are not. Read more about when a consent is required, what to consider from a...
May 1, 20244 min read


A wall, a building, or in between?
On two separate occasions, the Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has judged that retaining walls are buildings –...
May 1, 20245 min read


Straightcurve offers you an edge!
Get the low down on low retaining options with Straightcurve garden edging Straightcurve offers straight and curved garden edging options...
May 1, 20241 min read


Landscape Views Issue 25
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
May 1, 20243 min read


Retaining & walling @PlaceMakers
Transform your client’s outdoors with retaining and walling options from PlaceMakers, where there’s something for every client’s needs At...
May 1, 20241 min read


RML meet-ups and new memberships
The Registered Master Landscapers (RML) has announced the dates for its next round of regional meet-ups, three revised member categories...
May 1, 20242 min read


Landscaping on a slope
New Zealand’s hilly landscape can present both challenges and opportunities for landscapers. In this article, expert Jon Muller discusses...
May 1, 20243 min read


Interlink unlocks exquisite retaining
Bring out the best in your client’s property by building a beautiful retaining wall using reclaimed railway sleepers Building a timber...
May 1, 20242 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...
May 1, 20243 min read


Stressed up to the eyeballs
Stress comes as part of owning a business, but that doesn’t mean it should control you. Read on as the Next Level Tradie shares some...
May 1, 20246 min read
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