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April hardware spending bucks modest general slide

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

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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. 
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Bosch goes big on power tool accessories

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

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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:

DBH Key Indicator Reports: Latest regional summaries

15 May 2012: The latest (March month) Key Indicator Reports from the Department of Building & Housing are just out, including a new report for Wellington.

All the latest hardware movers & shakers

15 May 2012: Our regular round-up of who's moving and who's shaking in the hardware channel. The latest movers are at the top.

Building Amendment Bill passes first reading

03 May 2012: Building Amendment Bill (No 4) passed its first reading in Parliament this week.

Griffiths gets the right adhesive for the job

03 May 2012: Automotive accessories supplier Griffiths Equipment has taken on the New Zealand distribution rights for American VersaChem adhesives, greases and chemicals.

March 2012 building consents +43.4% on 2011

02 May 2012: Statistics NZ's dwelling building consent figures show that March 2012 building consents were +43.4% on 2011 and that for Q1 2012 (Jan-March 2012) were +31.9% on Q1 2011.

Downlight installation regs change 10 May

02 May 2012: A significant change to the regulations around downlight installations takes place on 10 May 2012.

Local builder invents 3-in-one tool

02 May 2012: Based on the traditional builders’ rule, the 3Way Tool acts as a bevel and set square.

Latest data: 63% of Kiwis have purchased online

02 May 2012: In the 12 months to January 2012, 93% of New Zealanders have accessed the internet, says Roy Morgan.

Like being there: NRHA at the 2012 National Hardware Show

03 May 2012: The National Hardware Show is well and truly up & running.

Award for D&D locks & latches

03 May 2012: Late in 2011, Award Concepts became the distributor of D&D locks and latches, a brand known for its innovation and quality.

New NZ distributor for OSRAM

03 May 2012: Gerard Lighting (NZ) Ltd (GLNZ) has been appointed as national distributor for all OSRAM lamps and control gear throughout New Zealand.

Top channel speakers for Retail Australasia

02 May 2012: The Retail Australasia Summit & Expo 2012 (23-24 May) in Auckland offers some key speakers from and around the hardware channel.

Far out: Resene adds sound to colour...

02 May 2012: Resene ColourDJ is a world first that let’s you hear paint colours, man! 

ITM Fishing Show nears 200th episode in Series 9

02 May 2012: The ITM Fishing Show is returning for its 9th series of all new episodes from Saturday 05 May on TV3.