The Resident Builder Podcast with Peter Wolfkamp

4.3 (6)
HOME & GARDEN
UPDATED TWICE WEEKLY

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.

3 DAYS AGO

The Gardening Show with Pete and Ruud: November 09, 2025

On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for November 9th 2025, Ruud shares his tips on tackling the invasive yellow-legged hornets, how to test to see if imported wood has been fumigated before you mulch it, and what to poison ants with if all else has failed. 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 ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 min
3 DAYS AGO

Full Show Podcast: 09 November 2025

On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for November 9th 2025, Pete starts the great debate about how to clean stubborn muck off your timber deck, and shares his insight into the intricacies of internal gutter systems and what (if any) consent forms are needed for converting living spaces in your house. Get The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast every Sunday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 30m
1 NOV

The Gardening Show with Pete and Ruud: November 2, 2025

On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for 2nd November 2025, Ruud chats about the dealing with moths in trees, keeping an eye out for hornets, and how to grow brussel sprouts. 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 ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 min
1 NOV

Full Show Podcast: 02 November 2025

On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for 2nd November 2025, Pete chats about roof maintenance, insulation, and ventilation systems. Pete also tackles queries about drainage, and rejuvenating joinery. Resene Paints' Jay Sharples joins the show to answer questions about cracked paint, painting doors, dealing with manhole covers, and the prep-work needed to stain a surface. Auckland Council Waste Planning Specialist Mark Roberts chats about how the sector can reduce what's being sent to landfill. Get The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast every Sunday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 37m
25 OCT

Full Show Podcast: 26 October 2025

On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for 26th October 2025, Pete answers questions around deck lining, insulation and fibre-lights. Pete also tackles queries about windows, UPVC, and the newly announced boundary line legislation. Dr Terri-Ann Berry joins the show to discuss construction waste, why we're filling up landfills so much, and how reductions can be made across the sector. Get The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast every Sunday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 44m
18 OCT

The Gardening Show with Pete and Ruud: October 19, 2025

On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for October 19, 2025, Ruud and Pete discuss their home-made ruru boxes, how catch and relocate weta, and the nuances of your neighbour's trees crossing the property boundary. 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 ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 min
18 OCT

Full Show Podcast: 19 October 2025

On The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast for October 19, 2025, Pete gives advice on what to do when dodgy builders cause your inspection to fail, Mike Olds from Resene joins to share his painting expertise, and Master Builders CEO Ankit Sharma joins to discuss their new campaign "Spilling the Tea". Get The Resident Builder with Pete Wolfkamp Full Show Podcast every Sunday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 44m
11 OCT

The Gardening Show with Pete and Ruud: October 12, 2025

On The Garden Hour with Pete Wolfkamp and Ruud Kleinpaste Full Show Podcast for October 12, 2025, Ruud talks about how to handle Passion Vine Hoppers, what to do about struggling broad beans, and how to reduce the pH in your garden. 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 ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 min

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4.3

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6 Ratings

Lizvm2

06/05/2024

lizvm2

Love the content, and love the show, but the podcast editing needs work
Always interesting and useful.

26/09/2022

Bunbury2010

I’m an enthusiastic DIYer. Peter has a wealth of practical knowledge and experience. BUT….. I no longer listen. Far too many ad breaks. No continuity. I’d be happy to pay on my subscription and avoid the ads. Such a shame So I’ve amended my previous rating to 2 stars .

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.