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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


Are your systems failing you?
Business coach Daniel Fitzpatrick looks at five tell-tale signs of bad systems in a tradie’s business If you’re struggling to systemise,...
Jul 1, 20226 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


A rewarding career
Zoë Taylor has found her happy place working in landscaping after 10 years in the workforce doing a range of jobs from processing and...
Jul 1, 20223 min read


Parental leave explained
Navigating your obligations as an employer around parental leave can be tricky. To help ensure you are fulfilling them, Martelli McKegg...
Jul 1, 20225 min read


Exemptions Explored
In August 2020, more building consent exemptions were added to Schedule 1 of the Building Act. As builders have become busier and busier,...
May 1, 20223 min read


5 incentives to retain your best staff
Business Coach Daniel Fitzpatrick looks at how to implement incentives that keep your staff self-driven and poacher-proof Nothing stings...
May 1, 20225 min read


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...
May 1, 20222 min read


How to manage missing deadlines
Job completion deadlines are being blown out by material shortages, so what should you do if you can’t finish on time? Martelli McKegg...
May 1, 20224 min read


Covid-19 update from MBIE
At the time of publication, the whole of New Zealand is at red under the traffic light system. To help guide businesses through the...
Mar 1, 20223 min read


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...
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Vaccine mandates – what employers need to know
Martelli McKegg senior solicitor Aimee Elia provides guidance for employers considering implementing a mandatory vaccine policy As New...
Mar 1, 20224 min read


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...
Jan 1, 20224 min read


Could your business cope without you?
Martelli McKegg Senior Associate Emma Foster addresses the importance of succession planning for business owners Succession and personal...
Jan 1, 20225 min read


Navigating financial difficulty
Lawyer Geoff Hardy provides some sage advice on what the law expects of company directors when it all gets too hard If you’re doing...
Nov 1, 20215 min read


Favourable Forecast
New Zealand economist Tony Alexander takes a close look at current and future spending trends and how they might affect landscapers New...
Nov 1, 20214 min read


Learning For Landscapers
With a booming industry, and 250 new landscaping apprentices on board, Primary ITO Sector Manager Mark Orr provides an update on course...
Nov 1, 20212 min read


Landscape Views - Issue 9
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, 20213 min read


At what cost?
While they seem similar, there’s a big difference between health and income protection insurance. Builtin Insurance highlights the differenc
Sep 1, 20212 min read


Staff shortage solutions scare
Landscapers and plant producers wanting to expand their businesses are frustrated with the difficulty in finding employees as a shortage...
Sep 1, 20213 min read
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