Building Amendment Bill NZ: what it means if you're renovating or getting new floors
The Building Amendment Bill would require home warranties on some $100,000+ renovations. Most flooring jobs aren't covered. What changes and how to submit.
Industry
Considered analysis of where the trade is going.
Supplier moves, market shifts, regulatory tracking. We cover what FloorNZ communications can't say publicly, what retailer trade press won't say at all, and what international flooring publications get wrong about New Zealand.
Health & safety on flooring sites: what WorkSafe actually requires
What WorkSafe NZ requires of flooring installers: risk assessments, asbestos, silica dust, PPE, manual handling, and the law change on 1 April 2027.
Godfrey Hirst and Bremworth: what happened to the deal, and what it means for NZ carpet
Mohawk's Bremworth bid was cleared by the Commerce Commission, then blocked by shareholders. What happened, and what it means for NZ carpet.
FloorNZ membership: what it gets you and is it worth it?
Is FloorNZ membership worth it? What the $250 + GST contract installer fee gets you, what it doesn't, and who it suits in 2026.