Blogs

Going into business with a mate? Get it in writing first

October 30, 2026

Going into business with a mate sounds simple. You trust each other, you both know the work, and you’d rather...

Migrant worker exploitation in construction and what accredited employers face

October 29, 2026

MBIE calls construction a high-risk area for non-compliance, worker exploitation included. For firms employing migrants on the Accredited Employer Work...

AA questions cost of Northland speed limit flip-flops

October 28, 2026

The speed limit on State Highway 1 between Moerewa and Kawakawa went up from 80km/h to 100km/h in 2025. In...

Twizel’s hydro-era earthmoving machines line the road into town

October 27, 2026

Drive into Twizel on Wairepo Rd and the first thing you’ll see is a row of big iron. A dump...

Farmers are working past 65. Who takes over the farm?

October 22, 2026

In 2023, for the first time, New Zealand had more farmers aged 65 and over than in any younger 10-year...

Is agriculture growing as a school subject?

October 21, 2026

At the senior end, it is. NZQA figures show 1,134 students were assessed in Level 3 Agricultural and Horticultural Science...

Electricians, surveyors and engineers top SEEK’s most in-demand roles

October 20, 2026

Six of the 10 roles with the fastest-growing job ads on SEEK are in engineering, construction or the trades. Geotechnical...

Keep your tradespeople on the tools

October 19, 2026

Before the first floorboard is laid, there is often a sofa to move. Perhaps a dining table, a sideboard and...

Oliver Wooles named 2026 Apprentice of the Year

October 16, 2026

Oliver Wooles from the Auckland region has been named the 2026 Master Builders CARTERS Apprentice of the Year. Lachy Hughes...