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Construction activity boosts economy
Recent economic data shows that the construction industry is continuing to play an important role in driving New Zealand’s economic…
IRD continues ‘cashie’ crackdown
Nearly four in five Auckland tradies don’t think it’s OK to do jobs under the table – even in their…
Consents cool in August
Seasonally adjusted, the number of new dwellings consented dipped slightly in August Statistics New Zealand’s latest data shows that new…
Roulston and PlaceMakers chase tour glory
PlaceMakers nailed down double Olympic medalist Hayden Roulston as Team PlaceMakers lead rider for the Tour of Southland Born in…
Southern man’s big score!
Long-time PlaceMakers customer Bill Hamilton has been rewarded with Score Big’s major prize Bill Hamilton, director of W Hamilton Building…
Councils promote collaboration with industry
In the second part of our special report on building consents, we hear from senior managers at two of the…
What new LVR restrictions mean for builders
The Reserve Bank’s proposed lending restrictions on homebuyers are likely to have little effect on the construction industry, due to…
MBIE invests in LBP awareness
Joint industry and consumer campaign created to explain RBW and the need for LBPs As the construction boom continues, more…
New dwelling consents ahead of 2015
The value of planned building work (excluding housing) is up $1bn to the 12 months ending July New dwelling consents…
Face your fear for Blue September
PlaceMakers staff and customers across the country urged to ‘face their fear’ of getting checked for prostate cancer! Heights, deep…
PlaceMakers Hutt City designed for tradies
Designed with trade customers in mind, PlaceMakers Hutt City’s new purpose-built store features a safer, brighter and cleaner environment for…