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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
Connor Sullivan wins Young Landscaper of the Year
Canterra co-director Connor Sullivan has won Young Landscaper of the Year 2026! Here's how he did it.
LATEST NEWS
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
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
What Do Building Act Changes Mean for Landscapers?
The Building Amendment Bill currently before Parliament proposes some of the biggest changes to construction liability in years. In this article, Builtin construction and risk expert Ben Rickard explores how it will impact landscapers
Landscaping Lessons?
Primary ITO has welcomed plans for new industry-led secondary school subjects, saying they could create stronger pathways into training and employment
What Does Outdoor Living Look Like for Clients in 2026?
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who are currently working in the industry.
A Quarter-Acre Dream
A largely empty 1,000m² Rangiora section gave Canterra co-director Connor Sullivan and his three-person team the opportunity to create an outdoor environment from the ground up – bringing together spaces for entertaining, cooking and wellness within one cohesive landscape
Connor Sullivan wins Young Landscaper of the Year
Canterra co-director Connor Sullivan has won Young Landscaper of the Year 2026! Here's how he did it.
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