Planning for New Zealand’s infrastructure growth

As it works on its National Infrastructure Plan this year, the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission is asking, how NZ infrastructure can pay for itself.

Building Up Building Businesses

Increase your knowledge over winter by getting along to sessions run by the newly renamed Building Institute Aotearoa, formerly NZIOB.

Breathe easy! Dust extraction done safely

Dust yourself off and get down to business safely with effective dust extraction and personal protection solutions.

Changes to granny flat building consent rules

Making it easier to build granny flats and small standalone dwellings is the aim of changes due to come into effect from early 2026.

Excessive building versus population growth will weigh on the recovery

Starting to see an increase in enquiries? If you aren’t now, you should soon, writes Kiwi economist Rodney Dickens.

Putting skin cancer prevention on course

Fun on the fairways came about for a serious cause as golfers took to the course to raise funds for Melanoma New Zealand, in collaboration with CARTERS.

Trade Skills

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Building Up Building Businesses

Increase your knowledge over winter by getting along to sessions run by the newly renamed Building Institute Aotearoa, formerly NZIOB.

Planning for New Zealand’s infrastructure growth

As it works on its National Infrastructure Plan this year, the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission is asking, how NZ infrastructure can pay for itself.

GIB Best Practice Series – Quality Interior Finish

7 Things to consider for a Quality Finish

Building a bigger, better business with TPB

CARTERS and The Professional Builder delivered an inspiring workshop to more than 150 builders this summer, helping them excel and there’s still time to gain this valuable information.

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Coming in hot – it's CONZTRUCT 2025!

It’s back! CONZTRUCT is on the cards again for 2025 for all your learning, licence points and laughs with tradie mates.

2025 Building People Awards – Nominate now!

Open to anyone in the building industry, the Building People Awards are a chance for construction industry professionals to be celebrated among their peers. Entries are open now!

Changes to granny flat building consent rules

Making it easier to build granny flats and small standalone dwellings is the aim of changes due to come into effect from early 2026.

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