Kim Mort

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Wellington - 20 Nov 2025 - BRANZ visit

For more than 50 years, the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ) has been a trusted, independent expert in building and construction. Their team of scientists, engineers and building e…

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PRODUCT RECALL - Trojan Developments Prox Rox

A 'touch to exit' security switch is being recalled as it is "vulnerable to compromise" in some circumstances. The Trojan Developments Prox Rex was sold over a four-year period. Product Safety say t…

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Potential Asbestos in Fire Doors – Industry Alert

Date: 7 October 2025 Source: Building Performance – MBIE Summary: Fire-retardant boards (FRBs) used in some fire doors supplied in Aotearoa New Zealand between 2021 and 2025 have tested positive fo…

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Vocational Education Reform - Sprinkler and Alarm Technicians

Following the Cabinet announcement on April 24th, and subject to the legislation passing, Te Pūkenga’s work-based learning divisions, including their existing apprentices and trainees, will transfer t…

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