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Highest paying regions revealed
Manufacturing

Highest paying regions revealed

Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Wellington now top the pay table, as median hourly wages climb to NZD $27 across trades and industrial jobs.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
Insolvencies hit Australian construction sector – is New Zealand next?
Supply Chain

Insolvencies hit Australian construction sector – is New Zealand next?

Construction firms are under pressure as insolvencies account for a quarter of all business failures, with New Zealand now watching closely.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
How construction looks under the traffic light system
Business Continuity

How construction looks under the traffic light system

Builders will follow new Covid-19 rules from 3 December, with simpler site guidance and fresh advice on vaccinations, mental health and risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 28th Nov 2021
Construction sector twice as vulnerable to suicide
University of Otago

Construction sector twice as vulnerable to suicide

New Otago University research shows New Zealand’s construction workers face more than twice the suicide risk of the wider workforce.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
Construction training programme expands to Manawatū
Ministry of Social Development

Construction training programme expands to Manawatū

Job seekers in Manawatū will start a six-week infrastructure course in November, with trainees employed by firms from day one.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 31st Oct 2021
40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme
eCommerce

40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)'s Digital Boost programme has now attracted more than 40,000 New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
Latest lockdown puts ongoing strain on construction
Supply Chain

Latest lockdown puts ongoing strain on construction

Construction firms in Auckland face a 57% drop in jobs created as lockdowns, border closures and supply shocks squeeze margins.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Australian construction industry cries out for reform
Data Analytics

Australian construction industry cries out for reform

Record spending is exposing poor productivity, rising insolvencies and risk in Australia’s construction sector, industry leaders warn.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021
Online security a concern as screen addiction surges during COVID-19 lockdown
Online services

Online security a concern as screen addiction surges during COVID-19 lockdown

COVID-19 is fueling screen addiction among New Zealanders, with 36% admitting they are hooked, according to NortonLifeLock's global study.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Aug 2021

Global Stories

Mental Health stories

Can artificial intelligence protect people from dating app scams?
Data Privacy

Can artificial intelligence protect people from dating app scams?

A new survey has revealed how much of personal information app users would give to to artificial intelligence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
COVID-19 has led to a surge in employees looking to change jobs or upskill
Human Capital Management

COVID-19 has led to a surge in employees looking to change jobs or upskill

People turn to robots for career support after feeling lonely and disconnected during the pandemic, says Oracle study.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021
Virtual reality could help treat anxiety - research
EduTech

Virtual reality could help treat anxiety - research

The research could pave the way for large-scale efficacy testing, clinical use and cost-effective delivery of intelligent individualised VR technology.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Oct 2021
ANZ healthcare providers facing an unprecedented amount of real-time data
Software-as-a-Service

ANZ healthcare providers facing an unprecedented amount of real-time data

Healthcare providers in Australia and New Zealand are leveraging real-time data to make informed decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021
A tech transition: how company culture and employee learning can thrive in a hybrid work environment
DevOps

A tech transition: how company culture and employee learning can thrive in a hybrid work environment

Flexible work is here to stay, but a decline in wellbeing has occurred. Technology can support employee care and engagement in a hybrid world of work.

By Jacinta Moses • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
Creating space for connections and collaboration
EduTech

Creating space for connections and collaboration

As time continues, expect to see more engagement with Microsoft Teams and more impactful usage for the application by first-line workers.

By Stef Shoffren • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2021
Kiwi student wellbeing company closes $1.8m funding round
Icehouse

Kiwi student wellbeing company closes $1.8m funding round

New Zealand-based platform Komodo has closed a NZ$1.8m seed round led by Folklore Ventures to advance student wellbeing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2021
Game Review: Psychonauts 2 (Xbox One/Xbox Series X/PC)
Gaming

Game Review: Psychonauts 2 (Xbox One/Xbox Series X/PC)

Psychonauts 2 delivers old-school platforming with a polished aesthetic and unique art style. It's a highly enjoyable game.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Aug 2021

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