Welcome to the TOOL BELT
Tradie born. Practical for everyone.
G’day and kia ora. Welcome to The Tool Belt. This is a blog built for the makers, the doers and the get-it-done humans on both sides of the ditch.
The Tool Belt was born from the tradie world where practical thinking, straight talk and real world problem solving actually matters. Here, we share useful tips, tools and smarter ways of doing life.
Whether you are on the tools every day or you just want practical everyday know-how you can actually use, you will find it here.
From trade insights and new tech worth knowing about, through to daily life hacks, health topics that actually impact everyday people like dental and orthodontic care, better money habits, better gear, better ways of working and better ways of living, this is for people who make things happen.
Cheers to the tradies, and cheers to everyone who values hands-on practicality.
Recent Articles
Ready to get amongst it and dig into what is actually useful right now? Our latest articles cover real world insights, practical tips and smarter ways of doing life across New Zealand and Australia.
Whether you are on the tools every day, building a new skillset, or just want reliable advice that cuts through noise, you will find it here. Grab a cuppa, take five, and explore what is new. These are the ideas, trends and practical know-how worth your time.
Alright, let’s talk about getting yourself sorted for 2026. You’re out there on the tools all day, doing the hard yards, so looking after your body is a no-brainer. We’re not talking about turning into
Right then, let’s have a yarn about how robots are set to shake things up on Kiwi job sites by 2026. It’s not just about sci-fi stuff anymore; this is real. You’ll probably see more
News and What is Happening
From useful industry shifts and new tech worth knowing about, through to stories and updates that impact real world work and everyday life across NZ and Australia, this is where you stay in the loop.
If you are on the tools, running a business, learning a trade, or you simply want practical updates that actually matter, this is the space to check in on. Take a break, have a cuppa, and keep pace with what is happening right now, minus the filler.
Alright, let’s talk about what the tradie scene in New Zealand might look like by 2026. It feels like things are changing pretty fast, doesn’t it? We’re seeing new tech pop up, and what people
Right then, let’s talk about interest rates in New Zealand for 2026. It feels like everyone’s got an opinion, doesn’t it? One minute they’re going up, the next they’re looking like they might ease off
Right, let’s talk about 2026. You’re probably flat out, smashing through jobs, and the last thing you want is for unexpected costs to pop up and derail your hard work. We’ve all been there, right?