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Extreme weather undermines confidence in country’s infrastructure

Only 7 percent of respondents trust the country's infrastructure to withstand extreme weather, as spending and project certainty falter.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2023

Taxation

Foreign buyer housing policy grabs attention of offshore billionaires

Enquiries from wealthy offshore buyers have surged, with agents predicting a flood of luxury property money if the policy is introduced.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2023

Electoral Commission

Is our electoral system undemocratic?

More than 225,000 votes were left without parliamentary representation in 2020, prompting calls to lower the party vote threshold.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023

Firewalls

Radware and Spark NZ enter cybersecurity partnership

Radware and Spark NZ have signed a partnership agreement to offer application and network security services in New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2023

eCommerce

Commercial property insights Q2 2023

Vacancies fell and rents rose in key centres as demand for quality office, retail and industrial space stayed firm across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023

Tertiary education

A collaborative way forward for infrastructure & construction

The five-year plan aims to tackle workforce shortages, lift training standards and strengthen Māori participation across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023

Small Business

Was the Covid-19 wage subsidy successful?

New reports say the scheme protected jobs and firms during lockdowns, though later waves delivered weaker value for money and slower growth.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2023

Victim support

Vehicle failure results in fatality

A coroner found brake failure and driver errors caused the crash that killed 11-year-old Hannah Francis, leaving dozens injured.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023

Fintech

Confidence in New Zealand's infrastructure under water

The annual Construction Industry Survey, in partnership with Teletrac Navman and Civil Contractors New Zealand, reveals cracks in New Zealand's infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023

Auckland Council

Labour’s Auckland harbour crossing ‘absurd’

A proposed USD $35-45 billion crossing is being criticised for entrenching car dependency while risking the loss of promised light rail.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023

Crypto

Finance Committee's Crypto Report marks major milestone

Binance commends the New Zealand Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee for its inquiry into the current and future nature of cryptocurrencies in NZ.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2023