Stats NZ data shows that the volume of building work was $8.3 million in the March 2024 quarter, down 4.0 per cent from the December 2023 quarter. Construction and property statistics manager Michael Heslop said, “The total volume of building work in the March 2024 quarter was the lowest quarterly volume in the past two […]
The New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) says the government’s success in designing a nationwide climate adaptation framework depends on them. NZILA President Debbie Tikao has said that the success of any strategy will depend entirely on the government’s propensity to employ landscape architects. This message comes after Minister for Climate Change Hon Simon […]
Otago and Southland region apprentices were more productive, knowledgeable, confident and engaged following a 16-month trial by Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, to unify the approach to the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry Level 4. The Otago Regional Service Delivery Trial involved Otago Polytechnic, Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) and […]
The BRANZ Board has announced that Acting CEO, Claire Falck, has been appointed to the permanent chief executive role. BRANZ Chair Nigel Smith said that after an extensive recruitment process, he was delighted to make this appointment. “In her previous role as GM System Transformation and more recently as Acting CEO, Claire has impressed with […]
Unlocking the potential of the wood processing sector, growing our economy and contributing to New Zealand’s climate change response is the aim of a new fund announced by Forestry Minister Peeni Henare Speaking at the Wood Processers and Manufacturers Association conference in Rotorua, Peeni Henare said the $57 million fund would enable the Government to […]
The New Zealand plumbing industry plays a vital role in this country’s health, housing, and infrastructure. Each year, the New Zealand Plumbing Awards recognise and honour outstanding contributions and achievements in the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying sector. 2023 Kava Cup The Kava Cup Award celebrates community projects by regional Master Plumbers Branches and Associations. Canterbury […]
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