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Tips for navigating tough times in business

November 6, 2023

By Shane Ririnui, NZCB Membership & Technical Manager Managing a building company during a recession...
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Takeoff and job pricing – what’s the best approach?

November 6, 2023

By Darren Wallbank, Builda Price One of the trends I have seen on my recent...
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We build careers. Join NZCB Apprentice Network today

October 25, 2023

Sign up your apprentice to join the NZCB Apprentice Network for FREE, and go in...
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Welcome Sophie!

October 17, 2023

We are excited to welcome Sophie Cleal as our new full-time Digital Marketing Coordinator. Sophie...
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Halo Guarantees Ltd Chief Executive to take up new role

October 17, 2023

The Halo Guarantees Limited Board, with regret, recently accepted the resignation of Halo Guarantees Limited...
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Employment Resources on the Members-Only Toolshed

October 17, 2023

We understand that our members often have questions, concerns, and require additional assistance regarding employment...
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Securing the future of steelmaking in New Zealand

October 17, 2023

Pacific Steel is proud to announce that New Zealand’s biggest ever emissions reduction project hit...
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Business Management Assistance, Tue 24 Oct, Live Webinars

October 13, 2023

Join Shane Ririnui, NZCB Membership & Technical Manager, on Tuesday 24th October, as he leads...
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NZCB Education Newsletter – October 2023

October 11, 2023

Emailed to members this morning … NZCB Education Newsletter October. Each month NZCB Membership &...
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Improving your quote strike rate

October 9, 2023

What is your quote strike rate? 1 in 5 is common, 1 in 10 is...
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How to manage risk in residential building projects

October 9, 2023

A residential building project is probably the most expensive, drawn-out and stressful undertaking that most...
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TANZ supporting the New Zealand Construction Industry

October 9, 2023

The two most expensive areas within a home per square metre, are the kitchen and...
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Halo Guarantee Application now online

October 5, 2023

On 27 September 2023, the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee application process moved to an online...
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NZCB and HGL updates, September 2023

September 27, 2023

New Building Contracts now live! The NZCB suite of Building Contacts have now been updated on...
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Celebrating 25 years of excellence: The NZCB journey

September 19, 2023

This year, we proudly commemorate the 25th anniversary of New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB), a...
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NZCB Board Chairperson Report

September 19, 2023

A positive reflection on the last 12 months The last 12 months have been busy...
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Concrete industry roadmap to net zero carbon

September 19, 2023

Aotearoa New Zealand’s concrete industry has launched its roadmap to net zero carbon by 2050....
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New retention money requirements take effect from 5 October

September 19, 2023

New requirements to protect subcontractors who have retention money withheld from them commence on 5...

Public News

How to breathe new life into your old deck

November 28, 2023

Which home is right for you? Tiny or prefabricated?

November 3, 2023

Transform your bathroom from shabby to chic

September 20, 2023

Is this new kitchen trend right for you?

August 30, 2023

Early warning signs you need to update your home’s hardware

July 28, 2023