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BRANZ Find is a useful directory of building and construction information in New Zealand. The tool brings together building and construction resources from a range of public sources, including key BRANZ content, into one place.
Here you can find information on everything from Asbestos, the Building Act or Cavity wall construction right through to Wastewater management.

A series of concise factsheets that extract the nuggets of information from BRANZ research and topical issues in the building industry. They are short and easy to read, and refer the reader to more detailed sources for further exploration.

Information on the New Zealand building industry including seminars, technical services and industry research findings.

Aims to provide clear, independent and up-to-date information to the public about building, renovating and maintaining houses in New Zealand.

Searchable database of suppliers and technical information of products for the NZ construction and architecture industry

A BRANZ website with information for designers and builders working on house renovation projects. Includes technical construction and consent issues.

A guide for Immigrants to the New Zealand Construction Industry, covering a wide range of tips and tricks from Health and Safety to not being exploited.

Guidelines and resources from New Zealand Immigration on planning your recruitment and managing your new employee’s arrival from overseas into your workforce

Worksafe guidelines on maintaining health and safety on construction sites, together with what happens when there is an accident.

An up-to-date manual giving clear steps to maintaining health & safety on small construction sites in New Zealand.

CHASNZ is the "Construction Health and Safety New Zealand" charitable trust. They have information surrounding this topic.

Health and Safety Requirements for New Zealand businesses (from Employment New Zealand)

Guidelines for employees and employers on what to do about workplace bullying

Helpful guidelines on a wide range of employment issues in New Zealand

A recent edition of the Oxford publication 'A dictionary of construction, surveying and civil engineering' (Unitec log-in likely required to get access)

A glossary of common building terms used in New Zealand (from Prendos)