Nearly 40,000 more building products approved Thousands more plumbing and drainage products already used widely in Australia can now be accessed easily by Kiwi tradies and do-it-yourself homeowners. “The Government is focused on fixing the basics and building a better future for New Zealand, and that means making it easier and more affordable to deliver…
MTA says WoF changes don’t stack up The Motor Trade Association (MTA) is asking Kiwis to consider the true cost of changing the Warrant of Fitness — which might be much higher than they think. MTA has published a full-page letter in newspapers around the country in December asking vehicle owners to consider the financial…
CONSTRUCTIVE 2026 IS COMING…and it’s built for the recovery ahead As momentum returns across the sector, Constructive 2026 brings the industry together for the conversations that matter – and the practical insights you can act on. An election year means higher stakes. Hear directly from decision-makers, get straight-up perspectives on what’s ahead for building and…
7 Easy Tax Tips for Tradies New financial year, new start, mate. Time to sort your money stuff so you’re not stressing when tax time rolls around. Doesn’t matter if you’re on the tools or running your own crew — a few smart moves now can save you hassle later. 1. Get a Business Bank…
The smart way to keep your sites safe What is SiteSmart? SiteSmart was developed by Site Safe, New Zealand’s leading not-for-profit membership association for health and safety in construction. It is designed to help small businesses enhance their health and safety practices and foster a culture of worker participation in site safety. Over several years…
Global A/C Leader to Launch Multi-Million Dollar Christchurch Hub Global air conditioning giant Daikin will open a new multi-million-dollar Christchurch facility designed to stop climate-damaging refrigerants from entering the waste stream by capturing and reusing gas from retired heat pumps. The project marks a significant milestone in the company’s long-term investment in New Zealand and…
REALITY BITES! How A.I and Reality TV are misleading kiwi homeowners on renovation complexity New Zealand homeowners who are planning renovations based on AI-generated designs and reality-TV style timelines that have little resemblance to real-world building requirements are unnecessarily exposing themselves to significant financial risk, according to a leading construction expert. Reagan Langeveld, director of…
A new national workforce survey has found that while New Zealand’s construction trades are technically capable, persistent gaps in business, planning, compliance and people leadership skills continue to affect productivity, business stability and workforce well-being. ConstrucTrend 2025, funded by ConCOVE Tuhura and delivered in partnership with the Construction Growth Foundation (CGF), surveyed 357 employers and…
