Warmer weather pulls Kiwis into their backyards. They might leave their back door open. They might crack the garage door ajar for airflow. They might sleep with the windows open. They might pop down to the dairy and leave their bike unlocked. Unfortunately, the tropes of a Kiwi summer somewhat rely on kindness and honesty. […]

Last year, a landmark British study found that half of the building sector identified themselves as neurodivergent.  Awareness of unique brains has been on the rise for a long time, and it’s shaping the way we build and do business for the better.  By breaking down barriers and promoting accessible learning, all apprentices and employers […]

WorkSafe is urging all businesses that undertake work at height to reassess their safety systems after a KiwiRail employee took a near-fatal 10-metre fall in Whanganui. The man was installing a telecommunications pole in October 2023 when he fell, suffering extensive injuries, including fractures to his ribs and vertebrae, internal bleeding, and a punctured lung. […]

Kiwis can now build granny flats in their backyards without a building or resource consent. RMA Reform and Housing Minister Chris Bishop says the now-formalised, long-signalled reforms are a major step in the push for increased housing supply and greater flexibility for families. “It’s an exciting day for Kiwis across the country who have been […]

The Window and Glass Association (WGANZ) is urging the government to address the increasing number of non-compliant and fraudulently certified window products entering the New Zealand market. WGANZ CEO Brett Francis says it’s a serious problem that requires swift government action. “Windows are a fundamental and critical part of delivering safe, compliant, and energy-efficient homes […]

New Zealand’s Green Building Council (NZGBC) is calling for the Government to address the problem of new builds overheating. The issue means restless nights and rising indoor temperatures as we approach summer. BRANZ data from summer 2023/2024 showed 70% of people reported their homes were warmer than they wanted at least some of the time. […]