Builders gain insight into AFT
PlaceMakers Pakuranga customers left Auckland Frame & Truss (AFT)’s inaugural skills maintenance seminar with even more useful information than they’d…
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North Island nabs back doorstep honours
Kapiti builder Scott Turner was chuffed to shoot his first stag – a young 100 kg 4-pointer – and after stuffing…
Ten years of fishing glory
The PlaceMakers and Wattyl-joint-sponsored event attracted 117 boats and 453 keen anglers from Te Kuiti, Hamilton, Morrinsville, Huntly, Pukekohe, Thames…
When it comes to clients, can builders be choosers?
Q: Clients can make or break a building job. While it’s not easy to turn work away, do you have…
Blues put their ‘backs’ into community effort
The Blues have taken time out of their hectic training schedule to roll up their sleeves and spread some cheer…
10,000 ‘Re-Boot’ grants up for grabs
The first 10,000 new apprentices who sign up for training as of 6 March are eligible for a government grant…
Auckland leads February lift
Growth in the numbers of new houses continued in February 2013. The Auckland region showed the largest increase (up 51%)…
Have your say on the new acceptable solution
The new acceptable solution, E2/AS3 for the weathertightness of concrete and concrete masonry buildings, was introduced on 1 August 2011…
What’s on your back doorstep?
Hot on the heels – or tails – of Wanaka’s two Bluenose beasts featured last month, PlaceMakers New Plymouth customer…
Together, we’re rowing for New Zealand
Following in local hero Hamish Bond’s footsteps, two young PM Dunedin staff members are fast-tracking their way to fame in…
When it pours, what’s your plan?
Q: As the weather starts to turn, some outdoor work may need to be put on hold. How do you…
BRANZ endorses foundation repair report
Housing minister expects findings to speed up Christchurch rebuild. The series of devastating earthquakes that struck Canterbury, beginning on 4…
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