NZ Builder // Josh Chapman
I’m Josh — a builder, business owner, and Kiwi dad who shares what it actually takes to build homes in New Zealand.
I dropped out of school at 16, scrubbed toilets at Macca’s, and built my way up through hard lessons, big mistakes, and a drive to do things better.
This channel documents the real side of building — from dodgy sites and budget blowouts to time-lapses, team talk, and getting it done. I don’t pretend to have all the answers. But if you’re building, running a trade, or just love seeing how things come together — you’re in the right place.
Welcome to the story behind the builds.
NZ Builder // Josh Chapman
🚨 Members-Only Content is Here! 🚨
🔗 youtube.com/channel/UCpL8picdADjevLq7os5AGQQ/join
We’re kicking off something new for the die-hard NZBuilder fans — members-only access.
That means you’ll get the good stuff that doesn’t make the main channel — things like:
🎥 Rough cuts & behind-the-scenes vlogs
🎙️ Full podcasts & raw Q&As
🏗️ Extended deep dives and interviews
Right now, members can check out:
A rough cut vlog about the delays on That Build Up There 👷♂️
A deep dive into XPods with a full Q&A session
An hour-long yarn with a client who’s subdividing their section
And that’s just the start. We’ll be dropping more rough cuts, early previews, and unfiltered convos here soon.
If you’re keen as and want to back the channel — jump in and sign up. Means a lot, and it helps us keep making more of this stuff for ya. ❤️
2 months ago | [YT] | 6
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NZ Builder // Josh Chapman
We’re planning on pouring our final footings this week! What do you want to know about the process? Vote below!
💬 Got another question? Drop it in the comments!
4 months ago | [YT] | 26
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NZ Builder // Josh Chapman
TBUT Question!
What plumbing/drainage topic are you most curious about?
4 months ago | [YT] | 19
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NZ Builder // Josh Chapman
The most important question: manual wipers vs auto? Let's sort this battle out once and for all!
6 months ago | [YT] | 20
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NZ Builder // Josh Chapman
So close I can taste it — if you’re reading this and haven’t subbed, be the legend who pushes us over 100K!
7 months ago | [YT] | 154
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NZ Builder // Josh Chapman
Hey legends,
we’re 300 subs away from hitting 100,000!
If you’ve been watching quietly, we’d love your help now.
Smash that sub button and let’s hit this milestone together 💛👇
7 months ago | [YT] | 443
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NZ Builder // Josh Chapman
Hey Sign Off Squad - Just a quick heads-up to avoid any confusion around our video drops.
We’re now posting That Build Up There episodes every Saturday at 5pm,
and still continuing to follow our other builds and do deep dives every second Thursday.
To make things easier to spot, we’ll be updating our thumbnails so you can tell what’s what at a glance.
Thanks so much for being part of the ride—appreciate you watching and supporting us!
Only 5k to go!!!
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NZ Builder // Josh Chapman
Hey Guys,
I'm thinking about doing a podcast on all things building and business. If you would like me to cover certain topics or have any questions comment on this post. 🛠 👍
1 year ago | [YT] | 120
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NZ Builder // Josh Chapman
Which house do you prefer?
If you're interested in house 1 check out this video here
https://youtu.be/n0hwUPT-gII
If you're interested in house 2 check out this video here
https://youtu.be/VJ-0COSKAOk
2 years ago | [YT] | 6
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NZ Builder // Josh Chapman
Do you think these detention tanks make a difference?
Check out what I think in the video linked below
https://youtu.be/z3uiidPUtaI
2 years ago | [YT] | 3
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