Your rights when independent contract is employment
A recent Employment Court case outcome is a reminder that builders who are on an independent contract – yet are…
Home September 2021
Annual number of new homes consented up 20% on last year
The number of new dwellings consented rose across all regions except Marlborough and Otago in the latest year The annual…
Concerns mount over scarcity of building supplies
Some commentators are calling for NZ to increase the amount of building supplies manufactured here, as numerous spokespeople and reports…
CCAA increases non-retention penalties for companies and directors
The Construction Contracts Act (Retention Money) Amendment Bill has reached its first reading. The bill increases fines for companies which…
Te reo resources launched for future Māori builders
The first Building, Construction and Allied Trades Skills (BCATS) Level 3 resources written in te reo Māori have been launched,…