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Transport infrastructure to boom under new government
eCommerce

Transport infrastructure to boom under new government

A $24.8 billion roads and public transport plan could give builders more certainty and lift jobs, commerce and regional growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
The make-or-break moment when installing bearings
Manufacturing

The make-or-break moment when installing bearings

Incorrect fitting is driving premature bearing failures, raising downtime and safety risks across industries that cannot afford stoppages.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
Foreign buyer tax could have wider economic benefits
Taxation

Foreign buyer tax could have wider economic benefits

A weaker New Zealand dollar is helping lure North American buyers, with one investor already eyeing NZD $50 million for local businesses.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Property sales up pre-election
Bank of New Zealand

Property sales up pre-election

Buyers and sellers are returning to the market as September sales rose 5.1% year-on-year and homes sold in fewer days, REINZ said.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Haszard appointed as new WorkSafe boss
Te Reo Māori

Haszard appointed as new WorkSafe boss

Leadership certainty comes as WorkSafe prepares to cut costs and consult staff on a restructuring that could reduce up to 120 roles.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Property market showing ‘signs of revitalisation’
Northland

Property market showing ‘signs of revitalisation’

Home values are edging higher as first-home buyers and tighter supply lift activity in several centres, despite wider uncertainty.

By Michael Curreen • 13 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Build to Rent’s growth continues
Sustainability

Build to Rent’s growth continues

Rental supply is set to grow as major developers and iwi back long-term homes, with new rules helping unlock more Build to Rent schemes.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023

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Ingram Micro & Microsoft launch Australasian not-for-profit initiative
EduTech

Ingram Micro & Microsoft launch Australasian not-for-profit initiative

Ingram Micro and Microsoft have kickstarted the IMpact Program, an initiative to digitally empower Australasian NFPs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
Pure Storage recognises top performers at Purely Technical
Storage

Pure Storage recognises top performers at Purely Technical

At its sixth annual Purely Technical conference, Pure Storage honoured top system engineers across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
Zitcha partners with tyresales to optimise retail media networks
Data Analytics

Zitcha partners with tyresales to optimise retail media networks

Zitcha partners with tyresales to revolutionise retail media networks, enhancing ad campaigns using valuable data.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Innovative casa pop-up desk transforms homes into work havens
Storage

Innovative casa pop-up desk transforms homes into work havens

Logitech International unveils Casa Pop-Up Desk, a compact, foldaway hybrid solution that can transform any workspace.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Red Bird Ventures leads $1.4m investment in NZ fintech Akahu
Unified Communications

Red Bird Ventures leads $1.4m investment in NZ fintech Akahu

Red Bird Ventures fuels New Zealand fintech Akahu by leading a $1.4 million investment round for the open banking revolution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
QAwerk introduces overnight software testing services
DevOps

QAwerk introduces overnight software testing services

QAwerk, a Ukrainian software testing agency, launches Overnight Testing services for faster product development.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Acronis with Pasha Ershow
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Acronis with Pasha Ershow

Acronis, the data protection company, discusses their position in Australia and New Zealand in TechDay's 10-Minute IT Jams.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
Getac releases 5G rugged device portfolio across ANZ
Unified Communications

Getac releases 5G rugged device portfolio across ANZ

Getac Technology has announced the availability of four new 5G rugged devices available in Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th 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
Singapore tops APAC in AI readiness for third straight year
Data Analytics

Singapore tops APAC in AI readiness for third straight year

Singapore has emerged as the leading nation in overall AI readiness in APAC, according to the 2023 Asia Pacific AI Readiness Index released by Salesforce.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023

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