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.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.