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New Registered Inspector Programme for MEWPs
Risk & Compliance

New Registered Inspector Programme for MEWPs

Concerns over uneven checks on mobile elevating work platforms have prompted a nationwide accreditation pathway for inspectors in New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
Sidekicker's New Zealand Job Index reveals hiring relief
IT Industry

Sidekicker's New Zealand Job Index reveals hiring relief

Sidekicker has released its first New Zealand Jobs Index, revealing that tight hiring conditions are finally easing for businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced
Disaster Recovery

Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced

Finalists from more than 50 entries will vie for the Toki Paraihe, with 32 projects shortlisted across six categories.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
Home buyers out in force… vendors not so much
Inflation

Home buyers out in force… vendors not so much

Buyer activity is lifting sales, but thin stock and election jitters are keeping many sellers off the market, REINZ says.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
Concerns over complete removal of Covid-19 protections
University of Otago

Concerns over complete removal of Covid-19 protections

Experts warn higher infections could hit vulnerable patients as masking and mandatory isolation are removed from New Zealand healthcare settings.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
Westcon Group NZ sees 16.3% revenue increase in new report
Financial results

Westcon Group NZ sees 16.3% revenue increase in new report

Westcon Group NZ has released its latest financial report detailing its finances as of 28th February 2023, with a sizeable increase across the board.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
Auckland CBD’s Farmers building hits the market
Property Market

Auckland CBD’s Farmers building hits the market

The sale could draw strong investor interest, as the landmark Queen Street site brings in GBP £2.68 million a year and is fully leased.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’
Risk & Compliance

Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’

In civil construction, the concept hinges on system boundaries, with finite resources, waste and carbon shaping whether projects can endure.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
Feedback needed to reform building consents
Risk & Compliance

Feedback needed to reform building consents

Owners and builders could gain a faster, clearer process if MBIE’s overhaul reduces conflicting consent rules and delays across the sector.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
$60m inland port welcomes first freight trains
Supply Chain

$60m inland port welcomes first freight trains

The new Hamilton facility could cut cargo costs by up to 30% and shift Upper North Island freight off roads and onto rail.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
A drive-belt check could save your life
Risk & Compliance

A drive-belt check could save your life

A broken drive belt can lock quad-bike wheels and turn a routine farm ride into a fatal rollover, WorkSafe says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
WelTec meeting ‘first step’ to addressing infrastructure workforce needs
Education, Learning & Training

WelTec meeting ‘first step’ to addressing infrastructure workforce needs

Nearly 3,000 infrastructure jobs are expected in Wellington from 2025 to 2028, prompting a regional push to fill skills gaps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Agent lifts lid on luxury property industry
Smart Home

Agent lifts lid on luxury property industry

Offshore demand is fuelling more lavish additions to New Zealand's priciest homes, from gold taps to hidden bars and high-tech wardrobes.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Two jailed for health & safety cover-up
Risk & Compliance

Two jailed for health & safety cover-up

WorkSafe says the deception meant Aimex’s earlier sentencing lacked full context after a near-identical exposure a week before was concealed.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
Dunedin City Council adopts Lean-Agile Procurement
Dunedin City Council

Dunedin City Council adopts Lean-Agile Procurement

Dunedin City Council has adopted the Lean-Agile Procurement approach during the selection of a Contract Lifecycle Management solution from Portt.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2023
Keeping the politicians honest
Disaster Recovery

Keeping the politicians honest

With the election looming, contractors warn promises will mean little unless parties fund a clear pipeline of infrastructure work.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2023
Feedback sought on hazardous substances infringement scheme
Risk & Compliance

Feedback sought on hazardous substances infringement scheme

Businesses face fines of up to GBP £3,000 as regulators consult on new penalties for lower-level hazardous substances breaches.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2023

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Video: 10 minute IT Jams - An update from Red Hat
Hybrid Cloud

Video: 10 minute IT Jams - An update from Red Hat

Red Hat's Enzo Compagnoni discusses the company's open-source solutions and its approach to the hybrid cloud in a TechDay interview.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023