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Landscaper makes prestigious award final
Tauranga horticulture professional Zoë Taylor was a finalist in the 2025 Wāhine Toa Award – a prestigious category at the National...
Sep 1, 20253 min read


Mitre 10 featured products
Mitre 10 offers every product landscapers might need – from paving to decking to plants and everything in between. Check out our top...
Sep 1, 20253 min read


How kiwi backyards are being reimagined for play
Landscaping in New Zealand is evolving rapidly – and GameOn Turf and Court Kings are helping landscapers deliver the change For many, gone are the days when a backyard meant only grass and gardens. Across New Zealand, homeowners are looking to transform ordinary outdoor spaces into dynamic zones for recreation and entertaining. Whether it’s sinking a birdie putt, shooting hoops, or hosting weekend fun, Kiwi backyards are being redesigned with purpose. Leading the charge is th
Sep 1, 20254 min read


Design and build the perfect pergola
Engineered timber specialist Prolam has introduced a practical five-step process to help landscape professionals design and build...
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Boundaries and retaining walls
Property boundaries can be contentious. It can be difficult to work out where an actual boundary is, particularly when it may have been...
Sep 1, 20254 min read


Navigating parental leave
For many small to medium-sized businesses, dealing with parental leave can be daunting without the resources available to larger...
Sep 1, 20253 min read


What's it like being a woman in the landscaping industry?
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Sep 1, 20254 min read


Primary ITO commits to landscapers
Primary ITO has confirmed it will continue supporting New Zealand’s landscaping workforce through a major overhaul of the vocational...
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Stats give grounds for optimism
Landscapers could find business improving over the next 12 months, with data released by Stats NZ and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand...
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Reach for the stars
Landscaping is more than just curb appeal – it’s a powerful tool in achieving a more sustainable environment One area in which...
Jul 1, 20253 min read


Reducing building material waste
Resource efficiency is all about using materials, energy, time and money more effectively. In this guide, produced by BRANZ, we look at...
Jul 1, 20254 min read


Does your local school have enough trees?
University of Auckland's Margaret Stanley, Professor of Ecology, and Abigail Cunningham, a Biological Sciences Research Assistant,...
Jul 1, 20253 min read
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