PlaceMakers product picks – June 2026
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Code of ethics: The 4 principles explained
Since 25 October 2022, the Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) code of ethics has established clear and consistent standards for professional conduct in…
The danger of wood dust
Exposure to all types of wood dust can lead to irreversible lung damage – while specific types of wood dust can lead…
PlaceMakers on show at Fieldays
PlaceMakers is heading to Fieldays with a strong rural focus this year, showcasing a wide range of products, project support and practical solutions for farms,…
Skilled Migrant Category changes coming soon
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has confirmed changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) visa pathway will take effect from 24…
Know your small building fire obligations
Building garden sheds and other small buildings without a building consent? If closer than 1m to the boundary, be aware building code fire clauses apply In…
Building pathways beyond the classroom at Whakatane High School
A hands-on pre-apprenticeship programme at Whakatāne High School is delivering measurable results for students – with support from PlaceMakers helping…
Waste disposal levy increase from June
New waste disposal levy increases are scheduled to take effect from June 2026, expanding the range of disposal sites covered…
The two sides of WorkSafe collaboration
Recent WorkSafe cases show different outcomes as a result of how closely builders chose to work with the organisation Property…
WorkSafe updates asbestos guidance
WorkSafe New Zealand has updated its asbestos guidance, with changes aimed at making the material easier to follow and more…
Timaru director sentenced in CodeMark fraud case
A Timaru company director has been sentenced after using a forged CodeMark certificate for a building product in what authorities…
Annual consent growth streak continues through March
New home consent numbers continued rising in the year ended March 2026, with annual growth extending to eight consecutive months In total, 37,813 new…
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