April hardware spending bucks modest general slide

14 May 2012: April 2012 hardware spending through Paymark bucked an overall spending slip.

Home building consents climb again in March

14 May 2012: March residential building consents totalled 1,559 – a massive 43.4% increase on March 2011 and 29% up on February this year.

Project Orange: Why & where to next for Mitre 10?

02 May 2012: Encouraged by the success of 4 pilot stores, Mitre 10’s “Project Orange” store transformation programme is rolling out around the country. Steve Bohling finds out more.

Lighting & Electrical: About choosing the right light

The need for both electrical safety and good thermal insulation has resulted in a new regime for downlights and much discussion around “compatible” insulation types. Steve Bohling reports.

Bunnings tops Customer Satisfaction Awards

02 May 2012: The 2011 Annual Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards were announced at a gala dinner on 26 April.

Safety: The opportunity in putting safety first!

Safety not your forte? There’s significant evidence to suggest that an increased emphasis around safety is on the cards for the industry. Nick Walsh reports on safety issues in DIY renovation and the trade. 

Bosch goes big on power tool accessories

02 May 2012: On 23 April, Bosch Power Tools held a training session on power tool accessories. 

Welcome to NZ Hardware Journal's new website!

02 May 2012: Welcome to our new website! Here are just a few of the valuable things we have for the hardware industry: