Consents hit September slowdown
Seasonally adjusted, new dwelling consents rose just 0.2% compared to 1.5% in August Statistics New Zealand data shows that a…
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You don’t know what you don’t know
In your experience, do homeowners know when they need to use a Licensed Building Practitioner, and their own obligations around…
Hard to swallow
Four brave staff from PlaceMakers Mt Wellington faced their fears this Blue September and were rewarded with a ‘Hard as…
Acceptable Solution feedback – pool safety
MBIE has begun seeking feedback on proposed new Acceptable Solutions following the changes made to residential pool barrier requirements by…
Colorful campaigns for Blue September!
This year’s Blue September Appeal challenged men all over the country to ‘face their fear’ to highlight the importance of…
Good advice that’s good enough to take!
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received and how has it helped your business? Firm: Whelan Building…
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…