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Spark & NZIER to boost NZ's productivity with technology
Cloud Services

Spark & NZIER to boost NZ's productivity with technology

Spark, in partnership with the NZIER, aims to steer Aotearoa New Zealand a technology generation ahead, addressing the country's productivity challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
WorkSafe bans wall-mounted heater
Risk & Compliance

WorkSafe bans wall-mounted heater

Several fires and overheating incidents have prompted a ban on Serene Classic S2068 bathroom heaters, with consumers urged to stop using them.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
New Zealanders' concern over online misinformation growing
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealanders' concern over online misinformation growing

Growing concern over misleading online information grips 65% of New Zealanders, with women and the elderly expressing the greatest worries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Concern grows over children's online safety in Aotearoa
Artificial Intelligence

Concern grows over children's online safety in Aotearoa

73% of New Zealanders, particularly women and adults aged 30-49, express high concern about children accessing inappropriate content online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Over half of New Zealand's internet workforce want more remote work
Artificial Intelligence

Over half of New Zealand's internet workforce want more remote work

Over half of New Zealand's internet-capable workforce want to increase remote working, according to InternetNZ's latest findings; however, employer restrictions remain a significant barrier.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
InternetNZ research highlights Kiwis' concerns about online world
EduTech

InternetNZ research highlights Kiwis' concerns about online world

InternetNZ's upcoming research, unveiling NZ's attitudes to the online world and AI, also highlights increasing concerns about cyberbullying and online harm.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Why Kiwi channel partners choose Dynamic Supplies for distribution
Artificial Intelligence

Why Kiwi channel partners choose Dynamic Supplies for distribution

Dynamic Supplies NZ diversifies its IT distribution strategy beyond printing, partnering with brands like Maxhub and EcoXGear, affirming its status as a key distribution partner in the Kiwi channel.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
REINZ calls for greater regulation for property managers
Risk & Compliance

REINZ calls for greater regulation for property managers

More than 5,000 residential property managers in New Zealand could soon face minimum standards under a bill backed by REINZ.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
WorkSafe investigation finds Police at fault
Risk & Compliance

WorkSafe investigation finds Police at fault

Charges against Police have been dropped after WorkSafe accepted a binding safety pledge following a Traffic Camera Operator's critical injury.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
Construction activity to fall after reaching peak
Disaster Recovery

Construction activity to fall after reaching peak

Activity in the sector is set to return to 2020 levels as post-Covid demand eases and residential consents settle lower.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 18th Feb 2024
Fidelity Life names Angela Henderson as new CIO in progressive move
Digital Strategy

Fidelity Life names Angela Henderson as new CIO in progressive move

Fidelity Life hires Angela Henderson, a reputed industry veteran, as their new CIO. The move marks a progressive step for women in the usually male-centric sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle
Risk & Compliance

Lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle

Stronger planning rules are still needed to stop homes being built on land prone to landslides and coastal erosion after Cyclone Gabrielle.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
4Cabling expands in New Zealand with larger Auckland warehouse
Online shopping

4Cabling expands in New Zealand with larger Auckland warehouse

Leading cabling solutions provider, 4Cabling, bolsters its commitment to New Zealand with a move to a larger warehouse in Mangere Bridge, Auckland.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

How enterprises can avoid missing out and messing up on AI
EduTech

How enterprises can avoid missing out and messing up on AI

APAC enterprises grapple with pace of AI adoption, balancing the urgency to stay competitive with the risk of rushing, finds a Juniper Networks and Wakefield Research survey.

By Bruce Bennie • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Genetec announces Security Center SaaS to revolutionise physical security industry
EduTech

Genetec announces Security Center SaaS to revolutionise physical security industry

Genetec has unveiled Security Center SaaS, an enterprise-grade solution expected to redefine cloud-based physical security with its comprehensive capabilities and cybersecurity measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Schneider Electric launches Alliance SI Energize Program in Australasia
Robotics

Schneider Electric launches Alliance SI Energize Program in Australasia

Schneider Electric launches the unique Alliance SI Energize Program in Australia and New Zealand to equip system integrators with tools and expertise for business expansion into industrial technology and sustainability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Trend Micro & AWS partner for largest cybersecurity roadshow in 2024
Hyperscale

Trend Micro & AWS partner for largest cybersecurity roadshow in 2024

Trend Micro announced its 2024 Risk to Resilience World Tour, touted as the world's largest cybersecurity roadshow, backed by Amazon Web Services. The tour will leverage AI-enabled solutions for businesses in seven major Australasian cities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
The departure of Sparks cybersecurity leader Josh Bahlman
Unified Communications

The departure of Sparks cybersecurity leader Josh Bahlman

Josh Bahlman, esteemed leader of Spark New Zealand's Cyber Defence and Technology Architecture teams, has resigned after a significant ten-year tenure.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024