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.
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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.
Pricing your flooring jobs: what NZ installers should actually charge in 2026
Flooring installer pricing in NZ for 2026: labour-only m² rates, day rates, prep charges, Auckland loading and the overheads your rate must cover.
Flooring apprenticeships in NZ: how to become a flooring installer
How to get a flooring or carpet laying apprenticeship in NZ: finding an employer, BCITO Level 4, how long it takes, fees, and what apprentices earn.
How to find a good flooring installer in Auckland
How to find and vet a flooring installer in Auckland: what to ask, what to check, references to chase and the red flags to walk away from.