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NZTA dishing out millions in innovation funding
Smart Cities

NZTA dishing out millions in innovation funding

Successful bidders will share GBP £4.2 million to tackle roadworks safety, urban freight and mixed-mode transport problems.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2022
Wellington at ‘epicentre’ of property downturn
Bank of New Zealand

Wellington at ‘epicentre’ of property downturn

Mortgage holders may welcome easing nationwide declines, but Wellington is still leading the slump, with Porirua posting the steepest falls.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2022
How construction site will recycle 90% of its waste
Auckland Council

How construction site will recycle 90% of its waste

An Auckland build has diverted 91% of debris from landfill, showing builders can cut waste sharply with sorting and recycling.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022
Murray Robertson appointed new CEO of Downer New Zealand
Recruitment

Murray Robertson appointed new CEO of Downer New Zealand

The change puts more than 10,000 staff under new leadership as Downer prepares for its next phase in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2022
Company prosecuted for subcontractor’s death
Risk & Compliance

Company prosecuted for subcontractor’s death

WorkSafe says the case underlines lead contractors’ duty to protect subcontractors after a roofer fell 4.5 metres in Sydenham.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2022
More must be done to manage asbestos risks
Risk & Compliance

More must be done to manage asbestos risks

Poor handling of asbestos remains a deadly threat in ageing buildings, with WorkSafe warning around 220 New Zealanders die each year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022
Mining act changes ‘at odds’ with climate change
Power / Energy

Mining act changes ‘at odds’ with climate change

Industry leaders say the rushed law change could deter investment in minerals needed for batteries, wind farms and other low-emissions infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
Rising OCR sees borrowers look beyond big banks
Bank of New Zealand

Rising OCR sees borrowers look beyond big banks

Higher borrowing costs are pushing first-home buyers towards brokers as the Reserve Bank lifts the Official Cash Rate to 4.25%.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
First concrete poured on $60m Auckland reservoir
Sustainability

First concrete poured on $60m Auckland reservoir

Water restrictions in Auckland may ease as a third reservoir moves ahead, with the $60 million project set to boost supply resilience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2022
Aussie developer drops Auckland skyscraper project
Property Market

Aussie developer drops Auckland skyscraper project

The move leaves Auckland’s tallest tower site back on the market as ICD Property refocuses on Australian projects amid a weaker global economy.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
What employers need to know about Fair Pay Agreements
Human Capital Management

What employers need to know about Fair Pay Agreements

Employers face new duties from 1 December as sector-wide bargaining can set minimum pay, leave and hours for covered workers.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract
Kordia

Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract

Kordia and Tait Communications have been chosen by the New Zealand Government to deliver a secure digital radio communications network for emergency responders.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
Repeating past mistakes of RMA
Sustainability

Repeating past mistakes of RMA

Critics say the overhaul could add bureaucracy and legal uncertainty, raising doubts it will ease New Zealand’s housing crisis.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
Business fined after modified machine kills worker
Law

Business fined after modified machine kills worker

WorkSafe says the case highlights how moving or copying machinery without fresh checks can expose workers to fatal crushing hazards.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Bonsey Jaden Group appoints Sagar Paranjpe as new CEO
Branding

Bonsey Jaden Group appoints Sagar Paranjpe as new CEO

Bonsey Jaden Malaysia appoints new Managing Director, Sagar Paranjpe, who brings decades of experience in building, growing, and leading teams.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from G-P
Human Capital Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from G-P

Globalization Partners CEO Bob Cahill discusses updates to the company's platform and the talent shortage in ANZ.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Versent appoints Jordan Greig as General Manager for New South Wales, Queensland & New Zealand
Cloud Services

Versent appoints Jordan Greig as General Manager for New South Wales, Queensland & New Zealand

Versent appoints Jordan Greig as GM for NSW, Queensland and New Zealand. He brings 15 years of professional services experience to the role.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Pure Storage appoints Amy Rushall as Australia & New Zealand Area Vice President
Storage

Pure Storage appoints Amy Rushall as Australia & New Zealand Area Vice President

Pure appoints Amy Rushall as ANZ Area VP. Rushall will drive business in a key market, bringing success with technology to the region.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022