We’re making it easier and more affordable to build in New Zealand. We know that New Zealand needs to build more of everything – houses, roads, hospitals, schools, and more. However, red tape and bureaucracy has made it really hard and expensive to build and get stuff done. So, we’re using every tool and lever…
Kennards Hire is redefining what equipment hire means for New Zealand tradies. With its nine TRADE EASY™ service benefits, which come standard with every hire, the company goes beyond simply providing gear, it’s helping keep projects on track and make workdays that much easier. One of the program’s core strengths is its Immediate Response promise.…
Soudal’s FixALL range is the ‘go to’ sealant and adhesive solution used by tradies around the world for 25 years. Crystal (the clear one), High Tack (the strong one), and Turbo (the fast one) all feature a unique solvent-free MS polymer formulation that is more versatile and advantageous than silicone. They are paintable, virtually odourless,…
Tired of having a website that looks pretty but doesn’t bring in any actual work? You’re not alone. That’s exactly what drove the team at Thorndon-based Mogged to shake up the website game for small businesses across New Zealand. “Most tradies and small business owners don’t just want a website, they want new customers calling.”…
Gearshop is giving away a set of two pairs of Point 6 socks and one pair of Ironlace Unbreakable Boot Laces to two lucky winners this month. Just scan the QR code and enter your details and you could be one of the winners! Entries close 20th January 2026. www.gearshop.co.nz
For the owners of Select Electrical & Security, taking on a new apprentice with EarnLearn is a no-brainer. Mark Girling, Managing Director of the Upper Hutt-based company, says regularly hiring new trainees brings benefits for both the business and the apprentices – along with other rewards that make it well worth doing. “It’s a chance…
Wendy’s path to qualification & business growth Wendy Ramsay recently proudly qualified as a BCITO Floor and Wall Tiler. Not only is Wendy a woman thriving in the trade, she also proves that age is no barrier, earning her qualification in her 50s. From farming to tiling – a diverse journey Wendy’s career journey has…
Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, has today expanded its in-person payment acceptance options for businesses in New Zealand with Tap to Pay on iPhone. Tap to Pay on iPhone allows merchants to accept all forms of contactless payments, including contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets, using only an iPhone…
Are you sure? Nine times out of ten, it won’t be. Just because this type of vehicle is commonly used as a work-related vehicle does not automatically mean a ute will be exempt from FBT (Fringe Benefit Tax). Take a moment to consider the utes in your business to ensure you are meeting your FBT…
Lance Burdett Director, Consultant, Facilitator, Communication, Safety, Coping Skills The world has changed considerably in the last few years leaving many people feeling the effects. Do you have a dry mouth for most of the day, a headache that won’t go away, having random thoughts about your past, mood swings over your day, feeling overwhelmed…
