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SMX strengthens team with new CTO

Cybersecurity email specialist SMX hires Mark Bailey as CTO to lead growing engineering team, bringing over 20 years of experience to the company.

By Tom Raynel • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

Digital Transformation

What is ChatGPT and how will it change New Zealand’s job market?

Productivity could jump as much as tenfold for coders, while AI specialists warn the tool still makes mistakes and needs human oversight.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2023

Risk & Compliance

Is advice on safe container use practical?

Worksites face fresh safety guidance as WorkSafe consults on how to stop containers creating traffic, stability and stacking hazards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2023

Disaster Recovery

The impact of back-to-back storms

Back-to-back storms are exposing weaknesses in Auckland’s ageing drainage system and testing community recovery after record flooding.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2023

Data Protection

Data ethics group discusses constraints of not having regulatory authority

Minutes from the data ethics advisory group's October meeting show members discussed the constraints on it enforcing or influencing the issues brought to them.

By Gill Bonnett • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023

Climate change

What to do when remediating from flooding

Homeowners risk mould and structural damage if flood repairs begin before hidden moisture is fully removed, new BRANZ guidance warns.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023

Disaster Recovery

Entries open for 2023 infrastructure construction awards

New Zealand civil contractors are being urged to enter awards that judge projects as far afield as the Chatham Islands before 23 June.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023

Data Protection

2023 a year of cyber concerns

Small businesses are especially exposed as phishing and fraud reports rise, with CERT NZ logging 2,069 cybercrimes in one quarter.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023

National Party

Are property investors out for the count?

Weak market conditions and higher borrowing costs have driven mortgaged property investors to near-record lows, though cash buyers are still active.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023

New Zealand Labour Party

Will the election have an impact on property market activity?

Uncertainty over tax and housing policy could briefly slow residential sales, though commercial activity is likely to stay driven by rates and inflation.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2023

Agricultural Technology

RMA reform must not hinder critical water infrastructure

New Zealand growers could face higher food costs and poorer water security if reform leaves storage projects harder to finance, IrrigationNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2023

Firewalls

NTT appoints New Head of Cybersecurity in New Zealand

IT company NTT appoints Darren Ryland as Head of Cybersecurity for New Zealand to cater to growing demand for cybersecurity services.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Sun, 5th Feb 2023

Education, Learning & Training

Over 100 new sparkies enter the workforce

Demand for qualified electricians has seen 103 Whitireia and WelTec graduates snap up apprenticeships across Wellington and beyond.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

Green Party

ACT & Greens agree fuel tax cut ‘poorly targeted’

Critics say the extension shifts more than NZD $1.3 billion a year from roads to petrol discounts, favouring higher earners over low-income households.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

Risk & Compliance

Deloitte appoints ServiceNow veteran as Risk Advisory Director

Deloitte adds ServiceNow Master Architect Shiva Thomas to their Risk Advisory practice to enhance their technology solutions and expertise in NZ.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Digital Transformation

Profectus Group appoints CIO to lead tech strategy

Compliance firm Profectus Group appoints Abhinov Gulati as CIO, as they focus on technology stack enhancement and digital transformation. #compliance.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

Network Infrastructure

New President of APJ region for Dell Technologies

Dell appoints Peter Marrs as the new President for its Asia Pacific & Japan region, tasked with overseeing sales and corporate strategy in the area.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2023

Finance

DCI adds to its leadership team with CEO appointment

Nicholas Toh appointed as DCI Group CEO, bringing 20 years of experience in data centers, finance and real estate investments. #DCIDataCenters #appointment.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2023