Builders
'Widespread abuse' of independent contractor role in building industry - employment lawyer
"Widespread abuse" of employment law means tens of thousands of builders may be missing out on their basic employment rights and protections.
The employment court has found in favour of an Auckland… Video, Audio
Builders' suicide highest number in NZ
Building has the highest number of suicides of any occupation, and the construction sector is moving to address some of the underlying factors. A new study finds a boom or bust cycle, and a culture of… Audio
Courier drivers not the only ones struggling
Nelson apprentice builder Edward Brockway tells John Campbell he was on minimum wage when he started building as a contractor, and also had significant set-up costs. Video, Audio
Taranaki takes hands on approach to trades training
Tradespeople and technicians from overseas are being granted more work visas than professionals to keep up with New Zealand's construction demand, but what's being done to train people here? Video, Audio
Builders urged to set safety net after roof-fall injuries
Builders are being put on notice about the need for secure safety nets to stop workers seriously injuring themselves if they fall off roofs or walls. Audio
Leaky building lawyer wants changes to nab builders
Leaky building lawyer and mediator, Adina Thorn, talks to the Panel about why so many builders and dodgey operators are not prosecuted. Audio
Brighter Future? A tale of two cities
Same salaries, different lifestyles. The experiences of two teachers and two apprentices show how far the cost of living in Auckland has diverged from the rest of the country.
HOBANZ talks about bad construction in apartment builds.
Owners of a big Auckland residential complex, the Mountain View Apartments at 68 Mountain Rd at the foot of Mt Wellington, have a lot of issues with their building. Audio
How to pick a Tradie
Kiwi's are known for DIY, but Sometimes a little bit of Do It Yourself can be a bit too much, you may need a extra pair of hands Jeremy Wynn Harris from Christchurch shares his experience with… Audio
The Sampler for 11 October
In The Sampler this week Nick Bollinger discusses the transformation of Bon Iver; traces the latest steps in the sonic and spiritual journey of Wellington's Electric Wire Hustle; and revisits a Flying… Audio
Building industry looks to women to solve big labour shortage
The construction industry wants to get more women into building as a way of solving a big labour shortage. Audio
Calls for construction industry to encourage more women
There are calls for the construction industry to encourage more women as a way of solving a big labour shortage. Audio
Not an Unusual Builder
With her apprenticeship finished, Joy Isherwood will soon be a qualified tradesperson in the building industry working as part of the Christchurch re-build. Audio