The Fieldlink Blog

Guides for the crews
who build NZ.

Plain-English guides on timesheets, SSSPs, Holidays Act payroll, pre-starts and job costing — written for Kiwi civil contractors, not accountants.

Pricing8 June 20266 min read

How Much Does Job Management Software Cost in NZ? (2026 Price Guide)

Real 2026 NZD pricing for job management software in New Zealand — Simpro, Tradify, Fergus and Fieldlink compared for a typical 10-person civil crew.

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Health & Safety26 May 20267 min read

What Is an SSSP? The Complete NZ Guide for Civil Contractors (2026)

Everything NZ contractors need to know about Site-Specific Safety Plans (SSSPs): what the HSWA requires, what goes in one, and how to produce one in minutes.

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Timesheets12 May 20266 min read

The Best Timesheet App for NZ Construction Crews in 2026

What to look for in a construction timesheet app in New Zealand: offline mode, job codes, Holidays Act compliance and Xero export — plus how the options stack up.

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Payroll28 April 20268 min read

Holidays Act Payroll for NZ Civil Contractors: A Plain-English Guide

Public holidays, time-and-a-half, alternative days and ordinary daily pay — how the NZ Holidays Act 2003 applies to construction crews, explained without the legalese.

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Fleet & Plant14 April 20265 min read

Pre-Start Checklists in NZ: Why Every Machine Needs One (and How to Go Digital)

Daily pre-start inspections for diggers, trucks and plant in New Zealand — what the HSWA expects, what to check, and how digital pre-starts protect your business.

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Xero & Accounts30 March 20266 min read

Xero for NZ Construction Companies: Connecting the Field to Your Accounts

How NZ construction and civil firms connect field data — timesheets, supplier invoices and job costs — to Xero, and what a good integration should automate.

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