The Resident Builder Podcast with Peter Wolfkamp

Concrete is one of the most widely used and oldest building materials. 

From Ancient Romans to your average tradie, everyone has used it in some capacity.

Ralf Kessel from Concrete NZ joins Pete to discuss the intricacies of this iconic building material, and how innovations in concrete are making it sturdier, cheaper and more eco-friendly. 

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for April 12, 2026, Pete talks about exterior cladding, Jay from Resene joins to answer all your painting questions, and Ralf Kessel from Concrete NZ joins to discuss the different ways concrete is made.

And Ruud pops in to have a chat about compost - debunking the myths and giving you the facts. 

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In the garden today, Pete and Ruud had a quick chat about why we need to lower the hedgehog numbers in New Zealand.

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On the show today, we chatted repairing showers, FENZ water regulations, accessibility ramps and code of compliance.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for March 29, 2025, Pete discusses the best method for removing an old fireplace, how to track down the source of a mysterious leak, and how to treat your rotting window frames. 

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In the garden with Ruud Kleinpaste, he shared advice on unknown weeds, pruning peach trees, and looking after monarch butterflies.

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This week on The Resident Builder, Pete Wolfkamp was joined by a range of guests including Phil McNamara from Branz to chat granny flat regulations and consenting, Kevin Taylor to chat tiny homes, and as always Ruud Kleinpaste chatted all things gardening. 

Callers asked about stolen tools, peeling paint, and double glazing. 

And, Pete settles a lovers quarrel over door hooks. 

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This week on The Resident Builder with Peter Wolfkamp, we talked consenting issues and rotting fences.

Later, Ruud Kleinpaste joined Peter to give advice on painting, monarch butterflies, and the elusive passionfruit. 

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This morning on the show, we talked granny flat, permits and wastewater! Pete also gave advice on how to repair plaster roofing and leaky joinery.

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In the garden with Ruud, he shared his tips and tricks for coaxing a frangipani plant back to life and how to get rid of wasps.

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for March 1 2026, Ruud discusses what to do if you spilt decking products on your lawn, which product to use to get rid of mould, and what critters could be responsible for eggs on your swan plants?

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for March 1, 2026 Pete gives his take on the importance of keeping an airtight house, what to do if you find our the person who built your house didn't get a consent, and Mike Olds from Resene Construction joins the show.

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On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for February 22 2026, Ruud discusses the best time of year to prune fruit trees, how to take care of spiders creeping into your car, and shares his two cents on lawn care.

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On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for February 22 2026, Pete discusses what to do about a troublesome developer AND builder, the basic prep steps for switching from gas to electric water, and what you should do when your sealant isn't up to scratch.

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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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