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Housing and building sectors missing from Emissions Reduction Plan
Sustainability

Housing and building sectors missing from Emissions Reduction Plan

Housing and building rules need sharper targets and tougher enforcement if New Zealand is to cut emissions, experts say.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Auckland ‘below average’ international study finds
Sustainability

Auckland ‘below average’ international study finds

Researchers say the city lacks health-focused planning, with low walkability and only 56 percent of residents near regular public transport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Peter Reidy returning to KiwiRail as CEO
Supply Chain

Peter Reidy returning to KiwiRail as CEO

KiwiRail’s financial turnaround will now be led by a familiar hand as Peter Reidy returns after nearly four years at Fletcher Construction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 15th May 2022
What you need to know about Covid-19 reinfection
University of Otago

What you need to know about Covid-19 reinfection

Waning immunity and new variants are making repeat Covid-19 infections more likely in New Zealand, with Long Covid risk still unclear.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 15th May 2022
How upskilling your staff can future-proof your business
Digital Transformation

How upskilling your staff can future-proof your business

Only 55% of employees say skills development is a priority, widening a gap that could hurt performance and growth in the years ahead.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
Where is property still booming?
Inflation

Where is property still booming?

West Coast and Canterbury are still posting strong gains, but a surge in listings and weaker demand is cooling prices nationwide.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
Infrastructure strategy cannot wait
Supply Chain

Infrastructure strategy cannot wait

Delaying action on the 30-year blueprint risks worsening New Zealand's 118,500-worker shortfall and $210 billion infrastructure gap.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th May 2022
Cities being pushed into intensification
Auckland Council

Cities being pushed into intensification

Councils face tighter deadlines as new rules could bring taller housing to city centres and transit hubs, raising pressure on infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022
New Zealand roading project wins top engineering prize
Auckland University

New Zealand roading project wins top engineering prize

The award underlines how the state highway network’s maintenance spending will be steered, as Waka Kotahi seeks reliable roads over the next decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022
Director appointed to Timber Design Centre
University of Canterbury

Director appointed to Timber Design Centre

Greater use of mass timber in New Zealand buildings is set to get a boost, after the Timber Design Centre named Dr Robert Finch as director.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 8th May 2022
Cisco appoints Garrett Heraty as country manager for New Zealand
Cisco

Cisco appoints Garrett Heraty as country manager for New Zealand

Cisco appoints Garrett Heraty as new country manager for New Zealand, bringing extensive experience from the US and 15 years at Cisco to the role.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

ESP acquires BraveGen in bid for energy efficiency
DataCentre infrastructure

ESP acquires BraveGen in bid for energy efficiency

New Zealand company ESP has acquired BraveGen, to create what it says is the country's largest energy efficiency and sustainability solutions business.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 10th May 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SoftIron CMO on Data Center Sustainability
DataCentre infrastructure

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - SoftIron CMO on Data Center Sustainability

SoftIron's CMO, Andrew Moloney, discusses sustainable data center solutions and trends in this Power/Energy feature.

By Mitchell Hageman • 5 min read • Mon, 9th May 2022
Kyndryl appoints Yolanda Stead as head of alliances for Australia & New Zealand
Oracle

Kyndryl appoints Yolanda Stead as head of alliances for Australia & New Zealand

Kyndryl hires Yolanda Stead as Head of Alliances for Australia and New Zealand, responsible for fostering innovation through strategic partnerships.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Hitachi Vantara appoints Jonathan Fester as ANZ channel manager
Storage

Hitachi Vantara appoints Jonathan Fester as ANZ channel manager

Hitachi Vantara appoints new ANZ channel manager, Jonathan Fester and Nathan Knight as vice president and managing director for ANZ operations.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Criteo appoints Manuela Cadd as regional go-to-market director in Australia & New Zealand
Marketing Technologies

Criteo appoints Manuela Cadd as regional go-to-market director in Australia & New Zealand

Manuela Cadd joins Criteo as regional go-to-market director for ANZ. Criteo has expanded its team in the region due to identified market potential.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Tricentis appoints Damien Wong as senior vice president for Asia Pacific & Japan
Digital Transformation

Tricentis appoints Damien Wong as senior vice president for Asia Pacific & Japan

Tricentis has appointed Damien Wong as Senior VP for APAC while Trustees Executors has named Akash Mittal as Chief Information Officer.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
Zscaler appoints John Milionis as head of channels & alliances for Australia & New Zealand
Digital Transformation

Zscaler appoints John Milionis as head of channels & alliances for Australia & New Zealand

The company has announced the appointment of John Milionis as head of channels and alliances for Australia and New Zealand.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022