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Construction firms future-proofing for change

Rising material costs and labour shortages are squeezing margins, yet many mid-sized firms are still investing to protect future growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023

Solnet

Solnet and Denodo partner to offer a logical data fabric

Solnet partners with Denodo to empower New Zealand organisations with a modern approach to solving today's data challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023

National Party

Housing market in state of ‘heightened volatility’

Low sales volumes are making New Zealand house-price falls swing sharply from month to month, QV says, even as declines ease overall.

By Michael Curreen • 16 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023

Education, Learning & Training

Supporting neuro-diverse and dyslexic learners in construction

Support resources are being expanded for dyslexic apprentices as the sector seeks to keep more neurodiverse Kiwis in training.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023

Supply Chain

Less dwelling consents easing construction costs

Slowing demand is easing pressure on New Zealand builders, with construction cost growth now running well below the 2022 peak.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023

Skills shortage

Resources to attract overseas talent

A new toolkit is aimed at helping New Zealand builders and contractors fill vacancies as global labour shortages bite.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Spreadsheets no longer fit for purpose in construction

Rising project risks are exposing how poor estimating can leave builders vulnerable to costly errors and margin erosion.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2023

Financial results

Financial report shows 11% revenue increase for LG Electronics

The New Zealand branch of LG Electronics Australia has released its latest financial report detailing its finances as of 31st December 2022.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023

Acer

Report shows 51% profit decrease for Acer New Zealand

Acer's New Zealand operation has released its latest financial report detailing its finances as of 31st December 2022.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023

Climate change

Wellington hosts rail conference

Passenger rail could cut emissions and widen access, but chronic underinvestment and patchy national coordination still hold New Zealand back.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023

Supply Chain

Harbour bridge closures ‘over-cautious’ after 2020 incident

Auckland businesses face repeated disruptions as the transport agency’s lower wind thresholds keep forcing Harbour Bridge closures and delays.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2023

Human Capital Management

Showing up for your team in a recession

Open communication, mental health support and small perks can help employers keep staff loyal as recession pressures mount.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2023

Fintech

NZ SMEs are thriving post-pandemic shows new survey

The survey results showed that compared with other countries globally, New Zealand is a digitally savvy nation.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023

Auckland Council

Government orchestrates takeover of Auckland suburbs

Auckland Council says it was blindsided as Kāinga Ora weighs taking over planning for suburbs on the light rail corridor, overriding local plans.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023

Risk & Compliance

Are your mobile elevating work platforms fit for use?

Workers face greater height risks as inspectors find more self-made or modified platforms lacking basic safety features and certification.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023

Robotics

Logistics sector 18,000 workers short by 2028

New research warns freight delays and higher consumer prices loom as New Zealand’s logistics worker gap is projected to quadruple by 2028.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023

eCommerce

How are NZ’s commercial property markets faring this year?

Vacancies are tightening and rents rising in New Zealand’s top cities, with industrial property remaining the strongest segment this quarter.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2023

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Cybersecurity

KnowBe4 emphasises importance of employee security training

Knowbe4's annual Phishing Benchmarking Report finds that untrained users are the biggest flaw in Australia and New Zealand's cyber defence layer.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2023

Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks' CTO for ANZ, Riccardo Galbiati, discusses the company's approach to cloud security in a 10-Minute IT Jam with TechDay.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2023

Semiconductors

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from BlueVoyant

BlueVoyant's Vice President of APJ, Sumit Bansal, joins TechDay's IT Jams to discuss the company's products, innovations, and focus on the APAC market.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2023