Blogs
National Road Carriers celebrates 90 years of representing road freight
October 11, 2026
National Road Carriers has begun its 90th year representing New Zealand’s road freight industry, with a year of events and...
Touchscreens distract 93% of Kiwi drivers surveyed
October 10, 2026
More than nine in 10 New Zealand drivers whose vehicles have touchscreens say they have been distracted using them, according...
Ten outstanding finalists put landscaping skill on show in Christchurch
October 9, 2026
Ten of the country’s leading emerging landscapers have completed the Young Landscaper of the Year 2026 national final, bringing practical...
How will new industry-led subjects be delivered?
October 8, 2026
Schools now know which nine industry-led subjects are being developed for Year 12 students from 2029. But who will teach...
GIB prices drop but construction cost pressure remains
October 7, 2026
Construction costs have edged higher again, even though the price of GIB and some other commonly used materials has come...
Today’s gamers, tomorrow’s tradies
October 6, 2026
Years spent gaming may be giving some young New Zealanders an unexpected head start in the modern trades, as automation,...
Wellington and Wairarapa’s best-built homes
September 18, 2026
A Martinborough home set in an olive grove and a builder’s own home on a steep Roseneath site took the...
When to stop DIY and hire a professional
September 17, 2026
It’s satisfying to stand back from a finished job knowing you did it yourself. It might be a rebuilt deck,...
What Auckland’s ten-year cruise plan means for travellers
September 14, 2026
Part of the appeal of a cruise is that you only unpack once. The ship moves, you don’t, and the...