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The Telehealth service success born during COVID-19

Reach Aotearoa needed a partner that could implement this solution in a short time span and hire a workforce large enough to run it comfortably.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023

Gaming

NZ tech firms cautious on hiring in face of mass layoffs overseas

Tech companies in New Zealand taking cautious hiring approach amid economic uncertainty, in contrast to overseas job cuts.

By Kim Moodie • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023

New Zealand Labour Party

No reprieve for persistent property price falls

New Zealand home values fell for a 10th straight month in January, leaving prices 7.2% below a year ago and raising further downside risks.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023

Disaster Recovery

Keeping safe during flooding emergency and recovery

Flood-hit workplaces face electric shock, gas and asbestos risks, prompting WorkSafe to urge staff to speak up before resuming duties.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023

Auckland Council

Experts weigh in on Auckland floods

Climate scientists say Auckland’s floods were intensified by atmospheric rivers, while economists warn neglected infrastructure is leaving homes exposed.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2023

Education, Learning & Training

How NZ’s infrastructure delivery costs stack up with the world

A $210 billion infrastructure shortfall is sharpening pressure to cut the premium on New Zealand's biggest transport projects.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Jan 2023

Human Capital Management

Tenure – what to expect in 2023 and tips to get them to stay

Gen Z and millennials are driving shorter job stints, leaving employers to rethink retention as average tenure settles at two to four years.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sat, 28th Jan 2023

Connectivity

Your Partner in Digital Transformation

When Plan B was formed in 1999, we were in a different tech world. But just as technology has evolved over the last 23 years, so has our business.

By Plan B • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2023

Risk & Compliance

Camera footage shows truck drivers asleep at the wheel

Verified camera data shows 125 fatigue sleep events a day on New Zealand roads, with truck and car drivers nodding off more often.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2023

Northland

Caution appears in rural markets

Higher compliance costs and rising interest rates have made rural buyers more cautious, with farm sales falling sharply in late 2022.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2023

Education, Learning & Training

Lumify Group appoints new General Manager for NZ operations

Lumify Group appoints Andrew Smith as General Manager for New Zealand branch, responsible for overseeing Lumify Work NZ and day-to-day operations.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2023

Apple

MyRepublic tops Ookla's NZ Q4 internet performance report

Ookla's quarterly reports on the state of New Zealand's mobile and fixed networks has been released, revealing MyRepublic as a leading provider.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2023

Hybrid & Remote Work

Accelerated commercial activity expected in 2023

Volatile interest rates could push owners and investors back into the commercial property market, with prime sales tipped to lift from Q2.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2023

Gender diversity

Reducing discomfort among women tradies

Rising numbers of women in trades are driving demand for bras that support all-day physical work without the discomfort of sports bras.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2023

GFC

QV releases predictions for 2023 property market

Higher borrowing costs and recession fears are expected to keep New Zealand house values under pressure through 2023, QV says.

By Michael Curreen • 16 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2023

Supply Chain

Projected 5.5% increase to New Zealand IT spending in 2023

In the latest quarterly tech spending forecast released by Gartner, it is projected that IT spending in New Zealand will grow 5.5% in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023

Digital Transformation

Fujitsu hires industry leader as new Consulting Leader

Fujitsu NZ appoints Marco Ciobo, former Head of Digital and Technology Advantage at BCG, as its new Consulting Leader to expand consulting expertise.

By Tom Raynel • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2023

Hybrid & Remote Work

Waikato pleading for more rentals

Rental shortages are forcing some first-home buyers to purchase sooner, as Waikato’s population growth and housing demand outstrip supply.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2023

Data Analytics

Is the cul-de-sac is an urban planning dead end?

Disconnected suburban layouts can raise costs, limit transport and walking, and make everyday errands and school trips harder for families.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2023

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