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Reform of the Holidays Act: What Employers Should Expect

On 23 September 2025, the Government announced it will repeal the Holidays Act 2003 and replace it with a new Employment Leave Act. According to Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden, the reforms are intended to bring simplicity, transparency and fairness to leave entitlements for both employees and employers.

Preparing for a new employment leave regime: Whats going to change in 2028

The much anticipated Employment Leave Act was passed recently, marking the start of a two-year transition to a new regime for holidays and leave.

The Building Amendment Bill 2026: What it means for NZ Construction

The Building Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) was introduced to Parliament on 29 June 2026 and passed its first reading on 2 July 2026.

When the Price No Longer Stacks Up: How NZ Contractors Can Deal with Fuel and Freight Disruption

Geopolitical instability in the Middle East is driving fuel prices higher and freight costs through the roof. For the New Zealand construction industry, we sit at the end of long supply chains, where diesel is embedded in almost everything we do.

Are Contractors Liable for Defective Building Materials in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, contractors who supply and install materials for residential building work may still be liable if those materials fail, even if they did not manufacture or design them. Under the Building Act 2004 and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, contractors can be responsible for ensuring supplied materials are fit for purpose, durable, and suitable for their intended use. That liability can arise years after the work is completed.

The Rise of EPC in New Zealand Infrastructure

Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracting is gaining traction in New Zealand as infrastructure investment accelerates and project owners look for greater certainty around cost, timing, and performance

What Are the Biggest Tendering Risks for Contractors in New Zealand in 2026?

The biggest tendering risks for contractors in New Zealand in 2026 include cost volatility, underpricing, incomplete tender documents, unfavourable contract terms, labour constraints, compliance obligations, and financial exposure during long tender processes. For many contractors, the key risk is not simply losing work, but winning work on terms that undermine margin and increase legal or delivery risk.

Regulatory Changes Underfoot: What Flooring Pros Need to Know About the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill

New Zealand’s construction sector is undergoing a significant regulatory update that will impact all contractors, suppliers and manufacturers, including those in the flooring industry.

Small Homes, Big Opportunities: What the Building and Construction (Small Stand-alone Dwellings) Amendment Bill Means for Contractors

New Zealand’s construction sector is undergoing a significant regulatory update that will impact all homeowners, contractors, architects and insurers.

Keep the cash flowing – tips to get paid – Part 2

Cashflow is king for any small contractor — yet late payments or clients who don’t pay at all can cripple your business.

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