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Uber drivers in NZ win court battle for employee status
Court of Appeal

Uber drivers in NZ win court battle for employee status

UBER DEFEATED: Uber drivers in New Zealand win legal battle for employee status, securing full employment protections and challenging future contractor law reforms.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
How NZ’s infrastructure pipeline compares to Australia
Disaster Recovery

How NZ’s infrastructure pipeline compares to Australia

New Zealand’s project list is poised to outpace Australia’s on a per capita basis, but delays could push capital and labour offshore.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
Confidence in New Zealand's infrastructure under water
Fintech

Confidence in New Zealand's infrastructure under water

The annual Construction Industry Survey, in partnership with Teletrac Navman and Civil Contractors New Zealand, reveals cracks in New Zealand's infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023
Keeping the politicians honest
Disaster Recovery

Keeping the politicians honest

With the election looming, contractors warn promises will mean little unless parties fund a clear pipeline of infrastructure work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2023
Time running out to participate in annual construction survey
Disaster Recovery

Time running out to participate in annual construction survey

With weather damage, economic uncertainty and an election looming, Civil Contractors New Zealand wants construction professionals to weigh in before 26 June.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2023
First aid obligations as a contractor
Health and Safety

First aid obligations as a contractor

Contractors face safety breaches and possible harm unless they assess hazards, train staff and stock proper first aid gear.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 24th May 2023
Watercare goes ‘Back 2 Basics’
Construction

Watercare goes ‘Back 2 Basics’

Reported incidents have fallen as Watercare expands its Back 2 Basics safety sessions across all construction sites, with new multilingual guides planned.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2023
Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry
Supply Chain

Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry

Rising costs and supply chain strain have left owners and subcontractors facing delays, overruns and wider disruption after Probuild's collapse.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Feb 2022

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Third-party risk: A growing threat in today's interconnected world
Unified Communications

Third-party risk: A growing threat in today's interconnected world

An intricate web of third-party collaborations elevates innovation and efficiency in business but also significantly increases risk factors such as data breaches and financial instability.

By Oshadha Ranaweera • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Exploring the multifaceted realm of cloud identity security
Digital Transformation

Exploring the multifaceted realm of cloud identity security

As organisations navigate digital transformation, the complexity of cloud security and identity protection intensifies, demanding a modernised approach to Privileged Access Management.

By Thomas Fikentscher • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
How to make your Zero Trust Network Access rollout a success
Firewalls

How to make your Zero Trust Network Access rollout a success

Despite 83% of cybersec decision-makers in Australia and New Zealand seeing Zero Trust Network Access as future security, 17% have yet to start a programme, Forrester Consulting study reveals.

By Matt Caffrey • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Danfoss boosts security & cuts onboarding time with Saviynt's platform
Data Analytics

Danfoss boosts security & cuts onboarding time with Saviynt's platform

Danfoss slashes onboarding time by 83% and enhances security for 45000 identities using Saviynt's platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Fortinet enhances OT security platform with integrated solutions & services
Firewalls

Fortinet enhances OT security platform with integrated solutions & services

Fortinet bolsters its operational technology security platform with new integrated solutions and services, providing enhanced protection for industrial networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
SafetyCulture unveils updated platform aiming to serve 100 million users by 2032
EduTech

SafetyCulture unveils updated platform aiming to serve 100 million users by 2032

SafetyCulture introduces an updated operations platform with ambitious plans to serve 100 million users by 2032.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023
Commvault's SaaS solutions earn prestigious IRAP certification in Australia
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Commvault's SaaS solutions earn prestigious IRAP certification in Australia

Commvault's SaaS data protection solutions secure esteemed IRAP certification, heightening its cybersafety standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
NZ tech firms RUSH and Downer to develop road safety AI
IT Industry

NZ tech firms RUSH and Downer to develop road safety AI

New Zealand technology company RUSH and Downer Transport & Infrastructure have secured funding to develop AI technology to increase road safety.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Talent appoints Meagan Jeffery as Global CIO
Digital Transformation

Talent appoints Meagan Jeffery as Global CIO

Talent appoints Meagan Jeffery as Global Chief Information Officer to lead the revamp of technology function and support the company's growth objectives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023

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