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Rapid construction restart holds key to economic recovery
Small Business

Rapid construction restart holds key to economic recovery

Cashflow support and clearer contract rules could help keep builders employed and speed New Zealand's economic recovery after the lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
Fire safety under lockdown in New Zealand
Data centers

Fire safety under lockdown in New Zealand

Routine fire safety checks are being paused in New Zealand as lockdown rules limit work to urgent tasks protecting health, safety and essential services.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs
Fintech

New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs

A stronger fintech climate has lifted Auckland into Asia Pacific’s top 25, with New Zealand now ranked 45th globally in a new index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jan 2020
NZ's international tech reputation on the rise
Government

NZ's international tech reputation on the rise

New Zealand's tech sector is attracting international attention, with South Korea's SK Group visiting to explore collaboration opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis
Unified Communications

Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis

The New Zealand Consumer Survey reveals home-based telecoms has the highest incidence of problems, says TCF CEO.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
The Shift Aotearoa: why New Zealand housing needs collaborative action
Te Papa Museum

The Shift Aotearoa: why New Zealand housing needs collaborative action

Researchers and housing providers will use the Wellington conference to draft a rights-based strategy aimed at getting every New Zealander well housed.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 5th May 2019
Landlords urged to tackle insulation
Risk & Compliance

Landlords urged to tackle insulation

Landlords face fines of up to USD $4,000 from 1 July, as contractors struggle to insulate 125,000 rental homes in time.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
Site Safe Welcomes Health and Safety at Work Strategy (2018-2028)
Risk & Compliance

Site Safe Welcomes Health and Safety at Work Strategy (2018-2028)

The strategy aims to cut workplace harm and could save hundreds of Kiwi lives lost each year to health risks.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018
Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities reveals research focus
Smart Cities

Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities reveals research focus

Research will focus on ageing residents, cheaper healthy homes and walkable streets as New Zealand tackles housing shortages and urban planning gaps.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
Christchurch Airport upgrades communications
Customer Experience

Christchurch Airport upgrades communications

The upgrade gives airport staff faster, more reliable links to co-ordinate passengers safely as annual throughput heads towards 8.5 million by 2025.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018
New online self-assessment tool for SMEs
Risk & Compliance

New online self-assessment tool for SMEs

Small firms can now benchmark health and safety performance anonymously with a free mobile-friendly tool that flags priorities and gaps.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards 2018 winners announced
Risk & Compliance

NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards 2018 winners announced

Judges said timber’s versatility is delivering more sustainable, cost-effective buildings as Auckland honoured the year’s best designs.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018
2018 New Zealand Building Industry Awards winners revealed
Unitec

2018 New Zealand Building Industry Awards winners revealed

Recognition for builders, consultants and safety teams has highlighted Auckland projects completed on time and within budget.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
New hotel supply putting the brakes on NZ’s tourism boom
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise

New hotel supply putting the brakes on NZ’s tourism boom

Auckland and Queenstown risk missing out on record visitor spending as hotel room shortages persist ahead of major events and rising demand.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
MBIE releases building emergency guide
Risk & Compliance

MBIE releases building emergency guide

The guide is aimed at councils and engineers needing clearer steps to assess and secure damaged buildings after an emergency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018
Auckland Council using Amazon to help unlock its data
Smart Cities

Auckland Council using Amazon to help unlock its data

Planning decisions in Auckland will now be based on data processed in two days rather than months, as the council moves its portal to AWS Cloud.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2018
Brett Murray – Chief Executive for Site Safe
Risk & Compliance

Brett Murray – Chief Executive for Site Safe

Better health and safety outcomes in construction are at stake as Brett Murray takes over as Chief Executive of Site Safe on 3 September.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
NZ's early stage tech companies bolstered by rising investments - report
Technology Investment Network

NZ's early stage tech companies bolstered by rising investments - report

Technology Investment Network (TIN) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have launched their third annual investor report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Prestigious timber design awards finalists revealed
Energy efficient

Prestigious timber design awards finalists revealed

Judges will narrow the field on 7 August, with winners of New Zealand’s only timber design awards to be unveiled at an Auckland gala in September.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018