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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...
Feb 28, 20212 min read


The birds and the bees
A growing number of clients are asking landscape professionals to assist them in attracting birds and insects (mainly bees) to their...
Feb 28, 20214 min read


Sun shade structures
BRANZ sheds light on some key considerations when adding shade structures to your clients’ property Tensile fabric roof structures and...
Feb 28, 20213 min read


Getting employment disputes right
No one wants to be involved in an employment dispute, but they do happen, and there are right ways and wrong ways to deal with them. Ben...
Feb 28, 20215 min read


Planning for growth
While your clients expect trees that will mature and last for years to come, they also want trees that look good right from the start....
Feb 28, 20212 min read


Landscape Views - Issue 6
This is a column by landscapers, for landscapers. In it, you’ll find knowledge, views and insights from professionals just like you, who...
Feb 28, 20214 min read


From ‘boy-racer’ to President
A long-time industry veteran and former President of NZ Landscaping, Adam Pollard’s passion for landscaping is rivalled only by his...
Feb 28, 20214 min read


A landscaper’s terms of trade
Lawyer Ron Qin explains what terms of trade are, and why you should have them For this article, we will be going back to basics a little...
Feb 28, 20215 min read


Outdoor Exposure
An exposed aggregate finish is the name given to concrete where the top layer of cement paste has been removed to reveal the aggregate....
Dec 1, 20203 min read


Positive Prospects For Landscaping
The Covid-19 lockdowns halted most of our economy instantly, while global travel restrictions have removed international tourism for at...
Dec 1, 20205 min read


Judges of Distinction
The entries received for the Landscapes of Distinction Awards have changed over the last few years, as has how the awards are judged....
Nov 30, 20204 min read


Tipping the Scales
The whole rebranding exercise has been huge for us,” says Kylie. “We’ve seen a big change in where our leads are coming from – with many...
Nov 30, 20202 min read
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