Discrimination claims – the new battleground?
Recent changes to the Employment Relations Act 2000 have reduced the ability of some employees to bring a personal grievance for unjustified…
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Govt cuts PIM wait times
The Government has announced changes to reduce the time councils can take to issue Project Information Memorandums On June 17, Building and Construction…
New landslide research shows need for better planning
Research produced by the University of Canterbury (UC) and Earth Sciences New Zealand suggests that under a warmer climate, future storms similar…
Data shows workloads falling as costs rise
Recent data suggests New Zealand building companies remain under pressure as construction costs keep rising while the value of work being undertaken continues to fall QV’s…
Holidays Act reform: what employers need to know
The Employment Leave Bill was introduced to Parliament in March 2026. It is intended to replace the Holidays Act 2003…
Auckland apartment pipeline hits decade-low
The number of apartment projects under way in Auckland has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade,…
PlaceMakers strengthens industry connections at NZCB Conference
PlaceMakers was proud to support the 2026 New Zealand Certified Builders Conference, connecting with customers, apprentices, suppliers and industry professionals…
Industry says Budget delivery remains the test
Building industry organisations have welcomed Budget 2026’s investment in infrastructure, housing and skills, but say the success of the package…
Tax and accounting built for tradies
Did you become a tradie so you could spend your evenings sorting receipts, chasing invoices, and worrying about tax? Probably not. In…
Wet area liquid membrane thickness key
This article, based on BRANZ’s monthly technical newsletter Guideline, explores why dry film thickness is sometimes insufficient for waterproofing membranes We have heard…
Director sentenced over forged fire system compliance document
The sole director of a commercial fire protection company has been sentenced after pleading guilty to forging a document used to support…
A refurbishment masterpiece
Any refurbishment of this scale would be a challenge in itself, but the complex and delicate nature of completing it beneath six occupied floors of…
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