The Resident Builder Podcast with Peter Wolfkamp
Known as “The Resident Builder”, Peter Wolfkamp hosts the DIY show on Newstalk ZB each Sunday from 6am-9am. Peter is New Zealand’s top DIY radio & tv personality.
Newstalk ZB · NZME
Show overview
The Resident Builder Podcast with Peter Wolfkamp has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 454 episodes. That works out to roughly 540 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 21 min and 1h 55m — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 33 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 98 episodes published. Published by NZME.
From the publisher
Known as “The Resident Builder”, Peter Wolfkamp hosts the DIY show on Newstalk ZB each Sunday from 6am-9am. Peter is New Zealand’s top DIY radio & tv personality. The programme includes taking questions from callers and offering advice on DIY projects, gardening with Ruud Kleinpaste plus ‘Ask the Expert’ segments.
Latest Episodes
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Full Show Podcast: 10 May 2026
Full Show Podcast: 03 May 2026
The Gardening Show with Pete and Ruud: May 03, 2026
The Gardening Show with Pete and Ruud: April 26, 2026
Full Show Podcast: 26 April 2026
The Gardening Show with Pete and Ruud: April 19, 2026
Full Show Podcast: 19 April 2026
Ralf Kessel: Concrete NZ spokesperson on the benefits of concrete
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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Full Show Podcast: 12 April 2026
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. Get The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast every Sunday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gardening Show with Pete and Ruud: April 05, 2026
In the garden today, Pete and Ruud had a quick chat about why we need to lower the hedgehog numbers in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Full Show Podcast: 05 April 2026
On the show today, we chatted repairing showers, FENZ water regulations, accessibility ramps and code of compliance. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Full Show Podcast: 29 March 2026
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. Get The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast every Sunday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gardening Show with Pete and Ruud: March 22, 2026
In the garden with Ruud Kleinpaste, he shared advice on unknown weeds, pruning peach trees, and looking after monarch butterflies. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Full Show Podcast: 22 March 2026
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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Full Show Podcast: 15 March 2026
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. Get The Resident Builder Podcast every Sunday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Full Show Podcast: 08 March 2026
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. Get The Resident Builder Podcast every Sunday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gardening Show with Pete and Ruud: March 8, 2026
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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gardening Show with Pete and Ruud: March 1, 2026
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? Get The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast every Sunday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Full Show Podcast: 01 March 2026
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. Get The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast every Sunday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.