Psychological First Aid

There is a lot of information at the moment highlighting the issue of mental health and well-being in many industries but, in particular, the construction sector.

The recent scoping study report by BRANZ on mental health in the construction industry highlighted the fact that “6.9% of all employed male suicides in New Zealand are committed by members from the construction industry workforce”, the highest of any industry in this country.

Understanding Risk

There is a lot of discussion currently about risk in the industry. Who should bear risk? What is risk and what effect does it have on contractors’ ability to meet their obligations to the contract they have with their client?

It’s All About Business

The Registered Master Builders Association President Darrell Trigg talks about the importance of planning in your business.

Northland Economy Buoyant as Hundertwasser Takes Off

Business confidence may be on a slide in national surveys – but in Northland – or at least in Whangarei – the economy’s on a roll. Unemployment’s at its lowest level in a decade, cruise ships want to come to Northport; investors are courting the council for the right to build hotels and a new civic centre.

Westpac Northland Business Excellence Awards 2016

The team at Trigg would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners at the 2016 Northland Business Excellence Awards. These deserving businesses demonstrate the strong values and positive work ethic that drives the Northland economy, and the success of this evening and the economic upturn Northland is enjoying are a direct result of the enthusiasm, drive and hard graft displayed by each of these businesses.