Tile Slip Ratings Explained: What P-Ratings Really Mean in NZ Bathrooms

Slip ratings are often mentioned but rarely understood when choosing tiles. In New Zealand, P-ratings are one of the main tools used to assess slip resistance in wet conditions — yet they are frequently misapplied. This article explains what P-ratings actually measure, and how to use them correctly in NZ homes.

Financial Pressure Points: Where Risk Is Concentrated

Financial pressure remains present in New Zealand’s housing market, but it is unevenly distributed. In Hamilton and across Waikato, risk is concentrated in specific segments rather than spread across the market, reflecting differences in leverage, asset quality and holding strategy.