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Future of inter-regional train travel in New Zealand
Hybrid & Remote Work

Future of inter-regional train travel in New Zealand

Passengers could miss out unless new inter-regional rail is funded sustainably, as Infrastructure New Zealand urges a focus on maintenance and existing metro upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Review proposes significant changes to local councils
Taxation

Review proposes significant changes to local councils

Communities could face stronger local democracy and more equitable funding as a draft review seeks submissions on council reforms.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Early collaboration ‘key to build-to-rent success’
Brightstar

Early collaboration ‘key to build-to-rent success’

Projects risk missing tenants and returns unless developers align design and operations from the outset, a UKO co-founder says.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Mon, 24th Oct 2022
Hydraulics that bump in the night
Risk & Compliance

Hydraulics that bump in the night

Night shifts are raising the risk of hydraulic failures, with poor servicing threatening downtime, accidents and costly compliance breaches.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 23rd Oct 2022
Slow step forward for New Zealand public transport
Smart Cities

Slow step forward for New Zealand public transport

Passengers across New Zealand will eventually tap cards and mobile wallets on buses, trains and ferries, but the rollout is not due until 2026.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2022
Alternate financing model for infrastructure
Financing

Alternate financing model for infrastructure

Private capital could help close New Zealand's infrastructure gap, after officials were shown a leasing model for funding projects.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2022
Volatility and vulnerability in the rural property sector
Supply Chain

Volatility and vulnerability in the rural property sector

Farm sales have fallen sharply as higher costs, volatile weather and policy pressure weigh on rural confidence across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2022
Is environmental investment making a difference?
Sustainability

Is environmental investment making a difference?

A parliamentary report says spending over GBP £2 billion a year on the environment is poorly linked to outcomes and lacks transparency.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2022
Tauranga roading project among international awards finalists
Digital Transformation

Tauranga roading project among international awards finalists

The Takitimu North Link scheme could boost Western Bay of Plenty transport links and safety after making the Roads & Highways finals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2022
Pay cuts and redundancies – how a company lost $280k
Human Capital Management

Pay cuts and redundancies – how a company lost $280k

The ERA ruled four Taranaki oil and gas workers were unjustifiably dismissed, ordering nearly GBP £140,000 in back pay and compensation.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2022
Six floors of office space released in Wellington
Digital Transformation

Six floors of office space released in Wellington

Tenants including EY and Fujitsu are moving into a seismically resilient six-storey building, lifting Wellington’s office supply by 10,049sqm.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Oct 2022
Wellbeing not any better after Covid-19
Hybrid & Remote Work

Wellbeing not any better after Covid-19

Construction workers still face rising anxiety and suicidal thoughts, with MATES in Construction warning wellbeing has not improved since lockdowns ended.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 9th Oct 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Green Light Worldwide appoints Kumar Swaminathan as Business Development Manager
Green Light

Green Light Worldwide appoints Kumar Swaminathan as Business Development Manager

Green Light appoints Kumar Swaminathan as Business Development Manager for New Zealand. His extensive experience will drive success for the company.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Sennheiser
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Sennheiser

Jason Grbevski joins us to discuss how the company is working within the business and education communication markets.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2022
HireVue appoints Damon Pal as Head of Asia Pacific
eBay

HireVue appoints Damon Pal as Head of Asia Pacific

HireVue appoints Damon Pal as Head of Asia Pacific to lead the company's growth in line with the increasing demand for AI and video interviewing tools.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022
Datacom appoints Tim Hogan as Datapay Director
Supply Chain

Datacom appoints Tim Hogan as Datapay Director

Datacom hires former EROAD CTO Tim Hogan as Datapay Director, aiming for steep growth in Australia and New Zealand with modernised platforms.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022
Hyland appoints Craig Kermond as Partner Manager for the APAC region
Alfresco

Hyland appoints Craig Kermond as Partner Manager for the APAC region

Craig Kermond appointed Partner Manager for APAC region, expanding Hyland's partnerships in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. #sales #partnerships.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Fortinet
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Fortinet

Jon McGettigan joins us today to share more about Fortinet and discuss the findings of its latest Networking and Cybersecurity Adoption Index.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2022