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Oct 1, 20204 min read
Whāia te iti Kahurangi Pursue excellence
Workplace assessors are an important part of the training cycle. They oversee the formal marking process and provide mentoring. They are...
Oct 1, 20203 min read
Thriving Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Former Young Landscaper of the Year Andrew Rae now runs his own business in Central Otago. As Andrew explains, the environment around...
Oct 1, 20203 min read
The Home-Nest Impact of a Global Pandemic
Experts predicted a big fall in home spending following the Covid-19 outbreak. They were wrong. Economist Tony Alexander explains why...
Oct 1, 20203 min read
Landscape Views - Issue 4
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Oct 1, 20201 min read
Bucking the trend
With much attention focused on the potential economic impact of Covid-19, PlaceMakers shares some insights based on its own experience –...
Oct 1, 20204 min read
Planning to Win
The Landscapes of Distinction and Young Landscaper of the Year Awards are the highlight of the event calendar for landscapers across the...
Oct 1, 20205 min read
Does COVID-19 Change the Rules?
Lawyer Geoff Hardy examines whether Covid-19 affects your rights and responsibilities under your landscaping contracts At the time I...
Oct 1, 20203 min read
Market value of vehicles
One of the most common complaints with insurance is disagreement over the value of a vehicle at the time of a claim. Ben Rickard from...
Oct 1, 20206 min read
Fully Covered – Applied Finished (Part 2)
The prime ingredients in successfully finishing a construction project are good-quality coatings combined with the correct preparation...
Oct 1, 20202 min read
Our plant import pipeline is broken
It’s crucial for every successful business to have a point of difference – that little advantage that competitors cannot match. For many...
Oct 1, 20202 min read
Do This One Thing To Get More From Your Staff
In an age where everyone’s heads are full of competing information, if you want to ensure you’re heard and everyone is on the same page,...
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