AI-powered safety system changes the game for PlaceMakers
PlaceMakers has rolled out a smart video analytics platform across its delivery services network, significantly improving safety and creating new…
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PAC relaunch opens new opportunities for apprentices
PlaceMakers has relaunched its PlaceMakers Apprentice Crew (PAC) programme, offering updated discounts, starter kits, partner perks and learning resources to…
Consent exemptions expanded for solar installations
New building consent exemptions passed into law on 23 October 2025 are expected to streamline the process for installing small-scale…
Setback rules eased for detached buildings under new building consent exemptions
The Government has updated the Building Act’s Schedule 1 exemptions to ease setback requirements for small, detached buildings, including sheds,…
Electrical registration overhaul begins
Electricians, service technicians, appliance repairers and tradespeople across New Zealand are facing a significant change in how they’re registered and what…
Why RPE fit testing and maintenance matter
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is a critical layer of defence for workers exposed to airborne hazards – such as dust,…
HazardCo concerned about health and safety reforms
Health and safety reforms aimed at reducing red tape have been announced. In this opinion piece, HazardCo’s Senior Health and…
November LBP seminars announced
PlaceMakers is delighted to announce that the next round of LBP Seminars will be held across the country in November …
New visa rules open door to trades
Tradespeople and employers in construction stand to gain from the Government’s new residence pathways under the Skilled Migrant Category, but…
PlaceMakers Product Picks – October 2025
Every month, we round up our top Product Picks to help make your projects run smoother and – hopefully –…
The future of weathertightness – Kingspan Thermakraft’s Onewrap System
In New Zealand, builders deal with some of the harshest weather conditions in the world. From heavy rain to strong…
New Crown agency to transform school property management
The Government has confirmed it will establish a new Crown agency – the New Zealand School Property Agency (NZSPA) –…
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