For many business owners, the idea of taking a proper holiday feels risky. What if clients are unhappy? What if operations falter? For entrepreneurs whose personal drive powers their company, stepping away can seem almost unthinkable. But research tells a different story. Studies show that founders who take regular breaks make better long-term decisions and […]

When US President Donald Trump unveiled a new round of import tariffs in April 2025, New Zealand wood exporters were relieved to learn their products had been spared. Timber and wood products were temporarily exempt from the initial 10% tariff due to a pending trade investigation into US lumber imports. Although the exemption is only […]

Wellington has never been a city that settles. Wedged between harbour and hills, shaped by wind and weather, it has always demanded more from its buildings. As construction activity accelerates across the region, the question of how we build and who we trust to do it beckons a refreshed answer. The focus is no longer […]

Road construction workers face alarming amounts of abuse, threats, and violence, according to a new survey. It doesn’t help that road users refuse to stop more than once a week. 4.3% of respondents reported being struck by a vehicle in the past year. The 2025 Traffic Controller Safety Survey is the first trans-Tasman study exploring […]

Despite a challenging 18 months for the building sector, many tradies are “holding up well,” says programme lead Rafael Caso, a message backed by this year’s Live Well, Build Well survey. 15% reported that inconsistent or insufficient hours were a key challenge in their jobs, up from 8% in 2024. Of the 641 builders and […]

The Government is clarifying its regulations around meth residue management in rental properties. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says that the lack of legislation on acceptable levels of methamphetamine residue in rentals has caused long-standing confusion. “Landlords and tenants deserve clarity on when rentals must be tested for residue, what should be done to ensure […]