Blogs

Lead-free plumbing now mandatory

May 4, 2026

All drinking water pipes and taps must be lead-free. The long-awaited move comes after plans to restrict lead levels in...

Report proposes vocational education overhaul

April 29, 2026

A heavy diesel mechanic and a policy analyst can complete similar lengths of training and, in some cases, enter the...

Do fines still matter when a property is worth millions?

April 29, 2026

A recent Auckland case involving a Takapuna beachfront property owner fined for illegally trimming protected pōhutukawa trees has reignited a...

Industry responds to heavy vehicle rule plans

April 29, 2026

The Government’s proposal to loosen heavy vehicle rules as part of its fuel resilience strategy has been generally welcomed, but...

Job cuts ripple through construction sector

April 26, 2026

Job cuts are beginning to sharpen across the construction industry, with a growing number of major contractors scaling back staffing...

Christchurch pauses speed hump rollout as rules tighten

April 24, 2026

Christchurch City Council has hit pause on installing new speed humps while it works through stricter national rules that are...

On Canterbury’s water woes

April 24, 2026

Canterbury’s water infrastructure is under increasing scrutiny as wild weather, ageing networks, regulatory change, and population growth combine to reshape...

Overseas products yet to gain traction

April 22, 2026

Overseas-sourced building products are yet to make a significant impact on the construction market, despite sustained pressure from rising build...

Two-thirds of Kiwi graduates would choose a trade if starting again

April 20, 2026

A growing number of New Zealand graduates are reconsidering the value of a university degree, with new research showing many...