Blogs

Consents data explains internal migration

May 8, 2025

New home consents down overall, but South Island bucks the trend There were 34,062 new homes consented in Aotearoa New...

The risks of working on roofs

May 6, 2025

A tragic reminder of rooftop dangers WorkSafe is urging businesses whose employees work at height to take the risks seriously...

The Risks of Pine Carbon Farms

May 4, 2025

Carbon farms are permanently locking up New Zealand landscapes and could land us with more carbon costs, says the Parliamentary...

AI-Powered Hazard Detection Marks Major Leap in Worker Safety for Timber Industry

May 1, 2025

A major leap forward in worker safety is taking shape in the timber manufacturing industry with the introduction of AI-powered...

Building Sector Capabilities with the BCTF

April 17, 2025

In its first full year of implementing its strategy, the Building and Construction Training Fund (BCTF) has awarded over 55...

Super-sized Granny Flats: Govt Eases Building Rules to Unlock Housing Potential

April 13, 2025

Bigger Flats, Fewer Barriers The Government has confirmed that homeowners will soon be able to build granny flats up to...

The Future of Our Fairways

April 8, 2025

Golf courses provide much-needed green and recreational space, but as land values rise, housing shortages grow, and major weather events...

The Right Level of Trust in Tradies

April 6, 2025

Government Pushes for Trusted Tradies Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk wants Kiwis to identify high-quality, trusted professionals more easily....

The Reality of Long Hours

April 2, 2025

Tradies face demanding schedules, early mornings, and physically exhausting work. Long hours may feel necessary, especially for business owners managing...