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Why New Zealand Needs a Better Way to Connect Homeowners and Tradies
04 Jun 2026
Finding the right tradesperson should not feel stressful. Many homeowners spend hours searching online, asking friends, waiting for replies, and comparing quotes without knowing who they can really trust.
This is where IMD is being built to make a difference.
IMD is designed to create a smoother connection between homeowners and reliable tradespeople. Instead of scattered communication, unclear pricing, and delayed follow-ups, the platform will help users post jobs, receive responses,...
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5 Things Homeowners Should Check Before Hiring a Tradie
04 Jun 2026
Hiring a tradesperson is an important decision. Whether it is plumbing, electrical work, renovation, landscaping, or general repair, the right tradie can save you time, money, and stress.
Before choosing someone, homeowners should check a few key things:
1. Experience
Ask how long they have been working in the industry and whether they have completed similar jobs before.
2. Reviews and references
Customer feedback helps you...
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How IMD Can Help Tradies Grow Their Business
04 Jun 2026
Many tradies are excellent at their work but struggle with admin, customer communication, quoting, invoicing, and job tracking.
IMD is being developed to support tradies with a more organised digital workflow.
Instead of managing everything through phone calls, text messages, notebooks, and scattered apps, tradies will be able to handle more of their work in one place. This can include customer enquiries, job details, quotes, invoices, supplier requests, and project updates.
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