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Plan A Tender Specialists now a Major Associate for Civil Contractors NZ nationwide
Supply Chain

Plan A Tender Specialists now a Major Associate for Civil Contractors NZ nationwide

Civil contractors face tougher bids as procurement shifts towards quality, sustainability and whole-of-life value for ratepayers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Australia’s property industry has overtaken the health care and social assistance industries to become the country’s biggest job creator
Taxation

Australia’s property industry has overtaken the health care and social assistance industries to become the country’s biggest job creator

Property now supports more than 1.4 million Australian jobs, with AEC Group saying its GDP contribution hit USD $202.9 billion in 2015-16.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018
Robotics

Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018

Demand for digital skills is set to outpace graduates in New Zealand, with smarter homes and medical drone trials also set to affect daily life.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
First scaffolding apprenticeship designed to help boost construction
Certification

First scaffolding apprenticeship designed to help boost construction

The new training path could help ease labour shortages as the sector targets 250 apprentices and more certified scaffolders by next year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2018
Top Google researcher to address Auckland digital summit
Smart Cities

Top Google researcher to address Auckland digital summit

Auckland’s biggest global tech summit will draw more than 450 delegates as New Zealand pushes a national digital roadmap.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
New report shines a light on the reality of sustainability in NZ
Clean technologies

New report shines a light on the reality of sustainability in NZ

Kiwi report reveals deep concern for UN goals, with stark gender divide on priorities for a sustainable future.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Construction is officially underway on redevelopment of an old car park in the Melbourne suburb of Prahran into a vibrant urban parkland
Smart Cities

Construction is officially underway on redevelopment of an old car park in the Melbourne suburb of Prahran into a vibrant urban parkland

The 10,000-square-metre Cato Square will add urgently needed open space in Prahran, with underground parking opening before the parkland is finished.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Innovative technology used to clean council wastewater
Local Government

Innovative technology used to clean council wastewater

A new camera on jetting hoses will help Waikato District Council inspect 40 kilometres of wastewater pipes this year more quickly and cheaply.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
The top five phishing challenges that lie ahead in 2018
Malware

The top five phishing challenges that lie ahead in 2018

Phishing is expected to drive bigger breaches in 2018 as mobile scams, cloud attacks and ransomware spread beyond email filters.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 21st Jan 2018
New tech platform for solar photovoltaic
Power / Energy

New tech platform for solar photovoltaic

Solar sites could deliver up to 50 percent more power and smooth out cloud-driven swings under Fluence's new storage platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
PhishMe's 'human phishing defence' solution to launch in New Zealand
Phishing

PhishMe's 'human phishing defence' solution to launch in New Zealand

Human-focused phishing defence provider PhishMe now has a local distribution partner in New Zealand after teaming up with MPA.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Dimension Data ramps up its NZ Cybersecurity Practice
Risk & Compliance

Dimension Data ramps up its NZ Cybersecurity Practice

Dimension Data New Zealand strengthens its cybersecurity practice to meet growing demand and changing threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Epicor Software partners with NZ technology solutions integrator
Manufacturing

Epicor Software partners with NZ technology solutions integrator

Epicor Software strengthens its New Zealand presence by partnering with Inetora, enhancing delivery of tailored ERP solutions across the region.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
Digital transformation boosts businesses
Data Analytics

Digital transformation boosts businesses

Nearly half of firms say digital tools are lifting customer satisfaction as companies race to gain an edge and streamline operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Oct 2017
Start planning for large lithium-ion battery demand
Supply Chain

Start planning for large lithium-ion battery demand

Short-term shortages of lithium and cobalt could disrupt electric vehicle battery production unless recycling and new cathodes are developed soon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Manawatu Gorge road option needs future-proofing
Supply Chain

Manawatu Gorge road option needs future-proofing

Road freight operators warn the replacement route must avoid repeats of months-long disruption and cope with heavy trucks on steep grades.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Significant rainfall impacts Main North Line
Supply Chain

Significant rainfall impacts Main North Line

Heavy rain has forced a temporary closure of the rail link between Blenheim and Christchurch after 31 slips damaged track and road access.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 15th Oct 2017
Four options for Manawatu Gorge highway
Supply Chain

Four options for Manawatu Gorge highway

Public feedback opens on four cheaper routes after the Manawatū Gorge closure left the region without a safe state highway link.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Kiwi software enhances Pūhoi to Warkworth project
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi software enhances Pūhoi to Warkworth project

A cloud-based compliance platform is giving the NZ Transport Agency, Auckland Council and contractor a single live view of consents on the $709.5m motorway.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017