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Accenture to acquire New Zealand IT services provider Solnet
Digital Transformation

Accenture to acquire New Zealand IT services provider Solnet

Accenture is set to expand its cloud first capabilities in New Zealand with the acquisition of Wellington-based IT services provider Solnet.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Shockingly low AI readiness reveals challenges for New Zealand organisations
Artificial Intelligence

Shockingly low AI readiness reveals challenges for New Zealand organisations

Only 9% of New Zealand organisations are fully prepared to incorporate AI, revealing significant readiness gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Feenix Communications to resell Radware solutions in NZ
Gaming

Feenix Communications to resell Radware solutions in NZ

Feenix Communications will resell Radware's cyber security solutions, bolstering NZ networks with top-tier protective measures.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Quadrent Green Lease bridges the digital gap in New Zealand
Supply Chain

Quadrent Green Lease bridges the digital gap in New Zealand

The Quadrent Green Lease programme champions digital inclusion and e-waste reduction in New Zealand's underprivileged communities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
Fatality due to company’s poor traffic management
Risk & Compliance

Fatality due to company’s poor traffic management

WorkSafe says better vehicle controls could have prevented the death, after a Southland freight firm was fined GBP £0.27 million.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
Property market slow and steady ahead of summer
Migration

Property market slow and steady ahead of summer

Buyer activity has lifted sales and listings, with prices broadly steady and homes taking fewer days to sell across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Sun, 19th Nov 2023
Auckland Airport bolsters its flood resilience
Risk & Compliance

Auckland Airport bolsters its flood resilience

Floods at the international terminal have prompted a major stormwater overhaul that will protect operations and treat runoff before it reaches the harbour.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Takapuna build-to-rent project gets resource consent
Auckland Council

Takapuna build-to-rent project gets resource consent

The 350-apartment scheme will add rental supply to Takapuna, with building consents next due in late 2024 after approval this month.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Free coding education coming to Kiwis thanks to Grok Academy
Programming

Free coding education coming to Kiwis thanks to Grok Academy

Grok Academy and software firm WiseTech Global collaborate, offering New Zealanders free access to extensive coding and web design education from January 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Kiwi crypto investors more confident in finances, says Binance study
EduTech

Kiwi crypto investors more confident in finances, says Binance study

Kiwi crypto investors display increased financial confidence, with half making their own investment decisions, reveals Binance study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Top cybersecurity achievements celebrated at 2023 iSANZ Awards
Application Security

Top cybersecurity achievements celebrated at 2023 iSANZ Awards

New Zealand's cybersecurity heroes, including KPMG's Philip Whitmore and BNZ teams, were honoured at the 2023 iSANZ Awards for advancing digital resilience nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2023
Prize-winning construction business upskills in earthquake strengthening
Human Capital Management

Prize-winning construction business upskills in earthquake strengthening

Training for a first earthquake strengthening job next year will be funded by the company's USD $20,000 prize win.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2023
The ETS alone won’t reduce transport emissions
Climate change

The ETS alone won’t reduce transport emissions

Without more public transport and safer active travel, higher fuel prices risk pricing more Kiwis out of everyday trips.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2023
How to achieve a good work-life balance at home
Hybrid & Remote Work

How to achieve a good work-life balance at home

Remote staff are at risk of burnout as blurred boundaries, isolation and poor routines can erode productivity and family time at home.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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 • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
NZ’s first fully 3D-printed home is largest in Southern Hemisphere
Energy efficient

NZ’s first fully 3D-printed home is largest in Southern Hemisphere

The Paremoremo family home could cut emissions by 30% while showcasing 3D-printed concrete as a cheaper way to build complex designs.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
Scaffolder who lost arms to powerline wasn’t given safety briefing
Risk & Compliance

Scaffolder who lost arms to powerline wasn’t given safety briefing

A briefing failure left a West Auckland scaffolder without vital powerline safety advice before the shock that led to both arms being amputated.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Arlo reveals new Essential range of smart home security cameras in ANZ
Bluetooth

Arlo reveals new Essential range of smart home security cameras in ANZ

Arlo has revealed its second generation of Essential cameras and doorbells in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing home security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023