September 2016 Issue

I don’t know about your little piece of paradise, but all over mine — on street corners, grass verges, just about anywhere — we have […]

I recently read the biography of Steve Wozniak — titled somewhat coyly iWoz. A self-proclaimed genius — he was quick to tell us that his […]

Proceedings were issued by Ecotech to set aside a statutory demand that had been issued against it by one of its clients, Mr Baumann (Mr […]

Got a Trade Week returned to schools and communities in August to raise awareness of careers that exist in 140 trades and services in New […]

In July of this year, the Ministry of Business Innovation and Enterprise (MBIE) released a useful and enlightening report to do with understanding the national […]

Whether putting in a gas fireplace, water heating, oven, cooktop or heating system, you must always hire a licensed gasfitter — experts who will make […]

The clampdown on unauthorised plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying work in the construction industry continues. As part of the Plumbing Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board’s (PDGB’s) increased […]

A new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) system for plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers has been developed which took effect this year. While there were many good […]

  20 years ago: • The NZMBF “absolutely suppported” the New Zealand Employers Federation advertising campaign promoting the benefits the Employment Contracts Act had brought […]

The recently released National Construction Pipeline Report 2016 paints a bright picture for the New Zealand building industry across the duration of its forecast period […]

Community Housing Aotearoa (CHA) says the Government’s move to invest $24.4 million into more affordable housing in Auckland will provide a good starting foundation. The […]

Many New Zealand classrooms are housed in older buildings with poor insulation and lacking adequate heating and ventilation. Compounding this situation is the Ministry of […]

An uncompromising commitment to faithful restoration, despite numerous challenges, means that Christ’s College Hare Memorial Library has been reinstated to its former glory. There are […]

AUCKLAND Master Build Services Renovation Award up to $250,000 Coleman Quality Builders Ltd for a home in Northcote Renovation Award over $500,000 Glover Homes Ltd […]

Jake Pardoe of M & M Tibbles Construction was over the moon when he was awarded first place at the Hawkes Bay East Coast Registered […]

New painting guarantee An initiative I am delighted to see come to fruition is the launch of a new guarantee by the Master Painters Association. […]

Environmental law firm Berry Simons is deeply concerned about the Government’s planned changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA), warning that the Act is nearing […]

The first stage of the NZ$130 million Five Mile Retail Centre development at the gateway to Queenstown has begun welcoming residents and visitors alike, converting […]