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Could RMA reforms mean less landscaping work?
New laws replacing the Resource Management Act will make it harder for councils to enforce minimum landscaping requirements in residential developments. Could this mean less work for professional landscapers?
How are fuel costs affecting landscapers?
Rising diesel costs are flowing through to concrete, aggregates and landscape materials, with suppliers adjusting fuel surcharges and leaving landscapers with another variable to account for when pricing work.
WorkSafe inspections put residential fall risks in focus
WorkSafe is visiting residential construction sites nationwide from October to December, with a focus on preventing falls from height – a risk that also applies to landscapers in hardscape construction or softscape maintenance
LATEST NEWS
Is Your Crew Sun Safe?
For landscapers, working outside comes with the territory and most people in the industry will already know the basics of sun safety – cover up, wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water, but familiarity can also make the risks easy to overlook – and those risks may be intensifying
Building Pergolas With a Perfect Finish
A well-designed and built pergola can define an outdoor space – adding structure and architectural character, while creating a natural setting for outdoor living
Perfect Pool Solutions
With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start preparing for increased demand for swimming pools
AI Can Map Plants in 3D
University of Canterbury researchers have developed AI technology capable of seeing behind dense foliage to create detailed 3D models of plants, opening new possibilities for crop forecasting and horticultural automation The technology uses artificial intelligence to identify, measure and track fruit that would otherwise be hidden by leaves. Led by Computer Science Professor Richard Green, alongside researcher Dr Richie Ellingham, the team uses cameras, lighting and a complex
From Favour to Favourite
Jacob Sced from Longridge Country Estate in Paeroa recently completed his New Zealand Apprenticeship in Landscape Construction (Level 4) – a journey that challenged his assumptions about the industry and helped turn a favour into his favourite career option
What Employers Need to Know About the Employment Leave Bill
The Employment Leave Bill was passed in August. This article by Duncan Cotterill Partner Alastair Espie, Associate Lucinda Smith and Solicitor Connie Wynn-Williams explains what employers need to know
Could RMA reforms mean less landscaping work?
New laws replacing the Resource Management Act will make it harder for councils to enforce minimum landscaping requirements in residential developments. Could this mean less work for professional landscapers?
How to Plant a Backyard Sanctuary
A spa or swimming pool can provide the physical foundation for health and relaxation – but the landscape surrounding it has the potential to transform that experience into something much more immersive. In this article, Rebecca Hughes from Blue Mountain Nurseries explores how thoughtfully selected plants can soften hard surfaces, create privacy, introduce calming scents and sounds, and connect people with the natural environment in their own personal sanctuary
Pool Barrier Ruling Offers Lessons for Landscapers
A recent MBIE determination highlights what landscapers need to consider when boundary fencing forms part of a residential pool barrier
Planning for Fire-Resilience
New research into native planting damaged by the 2024 Port Hills wildfire suggests plant selection, weed control and design could all play an important role in creating more fire-resilient landscapes
How are fuel costs affecting landscapers?
Rising diesel costs are flowing through to concrete, aggregates and landscape materials, with suppliers adjusting fuel surcharges and leaving landscapers with another variable to account for when pricing work.
Kiwi Native Wins Prestigious Award
A New Zealand native evergreen has scooped a gold medal on the world stage, winning the Retailers’ Choice Award at AmericanHort Cultivate’26 – North America’s premier horticultural trade event
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