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Water quality goals ‘extremely challenging’

Three-quarters of Aotearoa’s land is adding too much E. coli to waterways, with farms facing the biggest cuts to meet national targets.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Network Infrastructure

Spark to launch satellite-connected cell tower project

Spark and Lynk have begun a NZ project for a network of satellite-connected cell towers, aiming to maintain connectivity during crises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Auckland Airport

10 places in NZ where an aerial cable car makes sense

Passengers on some Auckland and Wellington routes could save up to 29 minutes if New Zealand’s first urban cable cars win backing.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023

Human Capital Management

WorkSafe consulting on guidelines for workplace mental health

Small businesses are among the targets for new advice on recognising psychosocial risks, with submissions open until 15 December 2023.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023

Risk & Compliance

Predicting the big one

Months to years of warning signs may precede some major quakes, boosting hopes of better forecasting for New Zealand's Alpine Fault.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023

Sustainability

Have we opened the door to cheap imported wool?

The directive could lift demand for local fleece, but it may also let cheaper overseas wool undercut New Zealand farmers.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023

New Zealand Labour Party

Could NZ take a Texas approach to MDRS?

A Houston-style street vote could let homeowners opt out locally, easing resistance to higher-density housing rules across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023

Risk & Compliance

‘Watered down’ training leads to hand injury

Inadequate instruction on pyrotechnic launchers left a wildlife ranger with severe hand injuries, prompting WorkSafe action at Auckland Airport.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023

Crypto

Easy Crypto debuts NZD-backed all-in-one wallet, stablecoin

Easy Crypto, New Zealand's largest non-custodial crypto exchange, debuts NZD-backed stablecoin, NZDD, and an all-in-one wallet.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023

EduTech

Financially unstable citizens least likely to use digital government aid

New Zealand's most financially unstable populations reported as least likely to utilise digital channels for government support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023

Unified Communications

New NZ telco Rocket Mobile launches with unlimited data plans

NZ's Rocket Mobile launches as a new telecommunication service bringing unlimited data plans, aiming to challenge rival companies' hidden costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Customer Relationship Management

Rimini Street officially announces collaboration with MYOB

Rimini Street and MYOB team up to refine the Siebel platform, boost strategic goals and enhance staff retention.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Data Analytics

Diverge powers 1 million smart energy meters in Australia and New Zealand

Amazon Web Services and Vector Technology Solutions' joint venture, Diverge, now powers over 1 million smart energy meters in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Human Capital Management

Workday's cloud solutions gain momentum in diverse sectors for CFO office

Workday's CFO office cloud solutions are experiencing strong uptake across healthcare, finance, retail, tech, and public sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023

Firewalls

Gallagher Security promotes federated identity at Wellington showcase

Gallagher Security highlighted the importance of federated identity at their Wellington Security Showcase in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023

Unified Communications

Devoli pioneers single-platform telco services for Australia & New Zealand

Devoli has launched the first single-platform telco services in Australia and New Zealand, offering clients simplified, automated broadband and voice provision.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023