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?

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

A recent MBIE determination highlights what landscapers need to consider when boundary fencing forms part of a residential pool barrier

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

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.

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 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

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

Primary ITO has welcomed plans for new industry-led secondary school subjects, saying they could create stronger pathways into training and employment

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 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

Canterra co-director Connor Sullivan has won Young Landscaper of the Year 2026! Here's how he did it.