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,…
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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…
New Crown agency to transform school property management
The Government has confirmed it will establish a new Crown agency – the New Zealand School Property Agency (NZSPA) –…
Holidays Act out, Employment Leave Act in
The Government has announced a fresh proposal to repeal the Holidays Act and replace it with a new ‘Employment Leave’…
Government shifts focus of earthquake-prone building rules
The Government has announced proposed legislative changes aimed at making the earthquake-prone building system more risk-based and proportionate by focusing…
Home consents up in August 2025
Stand-alone and multi-unit consents experienced an increase across New Zealand, supporting a 1.3% rise in annual home consents for the…
Construction downturn ending – but when will the recovery begin?
Residential construction punches above its weight when it comes to influencing NZ’s economic cycle. In this article, BNZ Chief Economist…
Granny flat exemption clears select committee with minor changes
The Government’s proposal to exempt granny flats from the building consent process has taken a major step forward, with the…
Aussie WaterMark-certified products recognised as NZ Building Code compliant
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has published the first set of recognition notices for selected plumbing and…
New solar certification required for sparkies connecting to grid
As the Government tries to drive increased solar uptake across New Zealand’s residential construction sector, new regulations mean electricians need…
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