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Sponsors key to RML success
For the first time, the Young Landscaper of the Year (YLOY) competition was run independently of Landscapes of Distinction – and it...
Nov 1, 20243 min read


A design for success
Jon Muller is a Registered Master Landscaper who specialises in design. In this article, he shares what he’s learned about design work...
Nov 1, 20244 min read


Building networks to break down barriers
Building relationships and fostering a sense of belonging is the name of the game for the 2024 Women in Construction meet up, says Queens...
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Time bar saves ‘negligent’ council
A win for Tasman Council at the Court of Appeal against a $271,000 negligence verdict highlights the value that builders and landscapers...
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Landscape apprenticeship refresh
Primary ITO has refreshed its Level 4 Landscape Construction programme to include new units of learning and an extended timeframe to...
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Landscape Views Issue 26
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Jul 1, 20243 min read


Arborist fined $42k for RMA breach
An Auckland arborist has been fined $42,000 after cutting down a protected Monterey Cypress tree Arbor Works was engaged by the property...
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Inland Revenue says 'cut your excuses and sort your tax'
In a last chance warning to the construction sector, Inland Revenue is telling businesses and sole traders to do the right thing and get...
May 20, 20242 min read


A wall, a building, or in between?
On two separate occasions, the Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has judged that retaining walls are buildings –...
May 1, 20245 min read


Kiwis prioritised in AEWV changes
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has outlined changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) to prioritise higher skilled...
May 1, 20243 min read


Landscape Views Issue 24
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Mar 1, 20243 min read


Landscape Views Issue 23
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Dec 22, 20232 min read


CCAA updates now apply
The Construction Contractors Amendment Act has been updated again and, after 5 October 2023, landscapers must ensure commercial contracts...
Dec 22, 20234 min read


Arborist fined for felling Notable Tree
An arborist has been ordered to pay a fine of $32,500 after cutting down a Notable Tree in Epsom, Auckland In 2020, Waitākere Tree...
Sep 4, 20233 min read


Simpro names top exec
Simpro has appointed Gary Specter as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) With over 30 years of leadership experience, Specter has...
May 1, 20232 min read


Resene recognises colour excellence
Colour innovation across canvases large and small has been celebrated at the 2022 Resene Total Colour Awards The 12th annual awards saw a...
May 1, 20234 min read


Tribunal finds arborist liable
An arborist has been ordered to pay $1,450 after they were found liable for breach of contract following a dispute with a client The...
May 1, 20233 min read


Primary ITO training transfers to Te Pūkenga
Primary ITO has joined forces with institutes of technology, polytechnics and industry training organisations to form one national...
Nov 1, 20222 min read


Simpro's new mates
Software-as-a-service solutions provider simPRO has announced a partnership with suicide awareness, prevention and support programme...
Aug 31, 20222 min read


Apprenticeships Re-boosted!
Primary ITO chief executive Nigel Philpott says the $230m Apprenticeship Boost extension will help future proof the sector Apprentices...
Jul 1, 20222 min read
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