Rewarding industry attracts fresh faces
While the landscaping labour shortage continues to hurt businesses, increasing numbers of apprentices may help to ease the burden in...
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- Feb 28
- 2 min
Stay up to speed with greener requirements
The Government has introduced stringent new requirements on the construction industry, but will that filter through to landscaping? The...
- Feb 28
- 3 min
Resene names its Maestros
2021’s Colour Maestros have been recognised for their innovative use of colour at the annual Resene awards ceremony Auckland Council...
- Dec 31, 2021
- 4 min
Learning the hard way
NZ Landscaper reviews a judgement from the Dispute Tribunal handed down following a major dispute on a $59,000 landscaping job...
- Oct 31, 2021
- 4 min
Favourable Forecast
New Zealand economist Tony Alexander takes a close look at current and future spending trends and how they might affect landscapers New...
- Sep 1, 2021
- 3 min
Staff shortage solutions scare
Landscapers and plant producers wanting to expand their businesses are frustrated with the difficulty in finding employees as a shortage...
- Aug 31, 2021
- 3 min
Lockdown aids and Landscaping boom
Financial indicators and busy workloads seem to show Kiwis are spending more on home improvements – including landscaping – as a...
- Jun 30, 2021
- 2 min
Certification changes in new Building Act
Landscapers should note changes in the revised Building Act, which are expected to bring stronger building product information...
- Jun 30, 2021
- 2 min
Timber shortage – real or perceived?
NZ Landscaper gets the rundown about the reality of the timber shortage, including Carter Holt Harvey’s decision to stop supplying some...
- Jun 30, 2021
- 1 min
Employee sick leave now ten days
Landscaping business owners and employees should note parliament has passed legislation meaning minimum sick leave entitlement is to...
- Apr 30, 2021
- 2 min
Ensure extra stock is insured
If you are stockpiling items in high demand and short supply, such as fence and decking timber, make sure you are insured. Ben Rickard...
- Apr 30, 2021
- 1 min
Show your true colours!
The Resene Total Colour Awards, which recognise outstanding use of colour, are open until 30 June, with various categories and prizes to...
- Feb 28, 2021
- 2 min
Update on training
The new nationwide Institute of Skills and Technology should be in place from the end of 2022 – until then, Primary ITO will continue to...
- Dec 1, 2020
- 5 min
Positive Prospects For Landscaping
The Covid-19 lockdowns halted most of our economy instantly, while global travel restrictions have removed international tourism for at...
- Nov 30, 2020
- 4 min
Green Grass of Home
Manicured lawns are highly prized by many homeowners and can add value to a property through aesthetic appeal and ease of maintenance –...
- Sep 30, 2020
- 3 min
The Home-Nest Impact of a Global Pandemic
Experts predicted a big fall in home spending following the Covid-19 outbreak. They were wrong. Economist Tony Alexander explains why...
- Sep 30, 2020
- 1 min
Bucking the trend
With much attention focused on the potential economic impact of Covid-19, PlaceMakers shares some insights based on its own experience –...
- May 31, 2020
- 4 min
RMA moving with the times
A select panel has examined the Resource Management Act to identify areas of weakness and suggest potential improvements. The panel’s...
- May 31, 2020
- 2 min
Decrease in concrete emissions
The New Zealand concrete industry is halfway towards meeting its target of a 30% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2030, spelling...
- May 31, 2020
- 2 min
Landscaping within community rules
Residential construction continues to pump out new housing developments and living spaces, each of which bring their own guidelines for...