We’ve all got an anecdote or a story about a tradie who did us dirty, or an issue with a new build.

Well, now we’ve got some actual evidence around what’s happening in the construction industry.

The Building Research Association of New Zealand has launched a new a Build Insights tool to provide accurate information on everything from tradie callbacks to new apprenticeships and the cost of new builds.

Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald Head of Data Chris Knox is running us some of the key stats when it comes to tradies, then we’re joined by BRANZ senior economist Matt Curtis to talk through the broader economic picture. 

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