The Resident Builder Podcast with Peter Wolfkamp

On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for February 15, 2026, Pete looks at a bizarre case of botched plumbing, Jay Sharples from Resene joins to answer questions on painting, and Jon Davies from Pro Clima joins Pete to discuss the importance of building science.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for February 8 2026, Pete discusses the outflow at Moa Point Wastewater plant in Wellington, what to do if your neighbours don't have a building consent, and Pete talks to the CEO of the New Zealand Green Building Council Andrew Eagles.

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for February 8 2026, Ruud discusses the best kind of associate to use for poison ivy, how to handle grass grubs, and what the best pre-spray for ants is.

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In a time where environmental protection is a near-daily topic, a large emphasis has been placed on the importance of sustainable building practices.

The New Zealand Green Building Council was established in New Zealand in 2005, and receives a large amount of backing from Kiwi engineers, architects and builders. 

Pete caught up with CEO Andrew Eagles to discuss what the organisation does, and what their goals for the country are. 

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for 1/2/2026, Pete discusses what to do if a builder isn't on top of his paperwork, whether it's worth painting over bathroom cabinets, and how do you get in touch with an inspector if you want to dispute their opinion?

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for 25th January 2026, Pete tackles questions about building reports, roofing, ventilation, granny flats, and weatherboards.

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for 25th January 2026, Ruud talks about why hedgehogs are pests, mandarin trees not fruiting, and how to find wētā.

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On today's show, Pete discussed the new granny flat building laws and what is still considered illegal, continuing work on unconsented buildings, and Bryce from Resene joined to answer questions about paint, including humidity and how to paint around it and the prep for painting a garage floor.

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On the Gardening Show with Pete and Ruud, the pair chatted about the best fertilisers, how to attract hornets and the best things to counter moths in your wardrobe.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for December 14, 2025, Pete talks about plasterboard and sarking, how to stop nails popping out of your deck, and what to do if your house has earthquake damage...in Auckland.

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for December 14 2025, Ruud discusses how to get rid of Mealybugs, how to control Montbretia, and how to deal with bronze beetles.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for 30th November 2025, Ruud fills in to chat garden care, protecting plants, and identifying issues with pests and the coming summer season.

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for Sunday November 23 2025, Ruud shares what you should do for your garden as spring turns to summer, what to do about silverleaf, and how to tackle cloverleaf growing in your lawn.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for Sunday November 23 2025, Pete talks about what to do if a property owner doesn't trust your specialists, painting expert Bryce McDermott joins to answer your painting questions, and Mike Olds from Resene Construction joins to have a look at Integra cladding.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for Sunday 16 November 2025, Pete talks all things concrete! We speak to Concrete Apprentice of the Year, Todd Maitland, and the Head of Architecture at Concrete New Zealand joins to discuss a new, eco-friendly way of making concrete. 

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for November 16 2025, Ruud shares how to remove Paspalum from your lawn, how to tackle the pesky moths ruining your clothes, and how to fend birds away from your fruit trees.

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for November 9th 2025, Ruud shares his tips on tackling the invasive yellow-legged hornets, how to test to see if imported wood has been fumigated before you mulch it, and what to poison ants with if all else has failed.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for November 9th 2025, Pete starts the great debate about how to clean stubborn muck off your timber deck, and shares his insight into the intricacies of internal gutter systems and what (if any) consent forms are needed for converting living spaces in your house.

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for 2nd November 2025, Ruud chats about the dealing with moths in trees, keeping an eye out for hornets, and how to grow brussel sprouts.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for 2nd November 2025, Pete chats about roof maintenance, insulation, and ventilation systems. Pete also tackles queries about drainage, and rejuvenating joinery. 

Resene Paints' Jay Sharples joins the show to answer questions about cracked paint, painting doors, dealing with manhole covers, and the prep-work needed to stain a surface.

Auckland Council Waste Planning Specialist Mark Roberts chats about how the sector can reduce what's being sent to landfill.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for 26th October 2025, Pete answers questions around deck lining, insulation and fibre-lights. Pete also tackles queries about windows, UPVC, and the newly announced boundary line legislation.

Dr Terri-Ann Berry joins the show to discuss construction waste, why we're filling up landfills so much, and how reductions can be made across the sector.

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for October 19, 2025, Ruud and Pete discuss their home-made ruru boxes, how catch and relocate weta, and the nuances of your neighbour's trees crossing the property boundary.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for October 19, 2025, Pete gives advice on what to do when dodgy builders cause your inspection to fail, Mike Olds from Resene joins to share his painting expertise, and Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma joins to discuss their new campaign "Spilling the Tea".

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for October 12, 2025, Ruud talks about how to handle Passion Vine Hoppers, what to do about struggling broad beans, and how to reduce the pH in your garden.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for October 12, 2025, Pete talks about the intricacies of compliance codes, and Pete is joined by CEO of the Master Builders Association, Ankit Sharma, to talk to the winner of the Apprentice of the Year competition.

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for the 5th October 2025, Ruud prepares for the changes round the garden as spring rolls in, shares the best fertiliser for magnolia trees and delivers a crash-course on Lichen and how to handle it.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for 5th October 2025, Pete talks about what to do if your neighbour's property can't handle stormwater, what the best CAD software for beginners is, and Bryce McDermott from Resene joins to answer all your painting questions.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for 28 September 2025, Pete compares fire safety standards in older builds to the standards in modern housing, the best options for repairing cladding around your house, and leaky buildings return to the table of discussion.

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for September 21st 2025, Ruud talks about the effects of mulch round your trees, how to prepare your lawn for sewing wildflower seeds, and how the pH of your soil will affect the critters living under the surface.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for day month 2025, Pete discusses how to handle leaks between apartment floors , the correct way to build a skillion roof, and does steel wool keep rats out the insulation?

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for 14th September 2025, Ruud discusses how to handle wetas or weeds in your yard, removing scales in lemon trees, and why possums need to be eradicated.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for 14th September 2025, Pete answers questions around cladding, window joinery, and extractor fans, as well as shares advice maintaining kwila decks.

Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk joins the show to discuss proposed changes to liability settings for the sector, allowing councils to voluntarily consolidate their Building Consent Authorities functions with each other, and earthquake stability measures.

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for day month 2025, Ruud discusses what to look for when buying an avocado tree, how to look after your tamarillos , and why ants have started infesting people's houses.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for day month 2025, Pete shares his view on a new type of chisel, whether you should sharpen your drill bits or not, and lawyer Mike Thornton joins to answer your questions about the healthy homes act.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for 31st August 2025, Pete tackles questions around water-damage, bathroom condensation, silicone application, and asbestos removal.

Conrad LaPointe from Habitat for Humanity joins the program to discuss the importance of having warm, safe and healthy homes – and how they're helping people get into homeownership.

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