Consents hit two-year high in September 2025
The number of new homes consented in the month of September 2025 rose 27.3% compared with September 2024, marking the…
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Heavy machinery and managing traffic on-site
Working with heavy machinery and managing traffic on-site can be risky, but with the right checks and planning you can keep your crew…
New construction collaboration between Otago Polytechnic and SIT
Otago Polytechnic and the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) are collaborating to support construction training in the Carpentry area, in…
Contracts to be treated the same under new school property rules
A new Crown agency is being established to manage New Zealand’s school property portfolio, and the Ministry of Education has confirmed that…
Industry demands clarity in health and safety reforms
An industrywide survey conducted by Site Safe New Zealand shows optimism toward the direction of proposed health and safety reforms – but also signals strong demand for practical…
Consent exemptions expanded for solar installations
New building consent exemptions passed into law on 23 October 2025 are expected to streamline the process for installing small-scale…
Setback rules eased for detached buildings under new building consent exemptions
The Government has updated the Building Act’s Schedule 1 exemptions to ease setback requirements for small, detached buildings, including sheds,…
Electrical registration overhaul begins
Electricians, service technicians, appliance repairers and tradespeople across New Zealand are facing a significant change in how they’re registered and what…
Why RPE fit testing and maintenance matter
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is a critical layer of defence for workers exposed to airborne hazards – such as dust,…
HazardCo concerned about health and safety reforms
Health and safety reforms aimed at reducing red tape have been announced. In this opinion piece, HazardCo’s Senior Health and…
New visa rules open door to trades
Tradespeople and employers in construction stand to gain from the Government’s new residence pathways under the Skilled Migrant Category, but…
The future of weathertightness – Kingspan Thermakraft’s Onewrap System
In New Zealand, builders deal with some of the harshest weather conditions in the world. From heavy rain to strong…
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