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Skills shortage to worsen by 38% in just six years

Manufacturers risk losing contracts and output as a government report warns the labour gap could top 40,000 workers by 2028.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022

Risk & Compliance

The explosive risks working with heat-pumps, air-cons & fridges

Businesses retrofitting flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants into existing cooling systems face a heightened fire and explosion risk, WorkSafe says.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022

Clean technologies

Tech critical to reduce emissions

Digital tools could deliver 42 per cent of New Zealand’s 2030 emissions cuts, yet they were omitted from the government plan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022

Risk & Compliance

Common industrial hazards and how to avoid them

Better training, clearer signage and prompt reporting can help industrial employers cut accidents before they injure workers or halt production.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2022

Risk & Compliance

Sentencing sends a message to installers

A $100,000 fine and $43,000 reparation follow a roof-fall that left an Auckland worker with multiple fractures and a year-long recovery.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 6th Nov 2022

Sustainability

Steel awards showcase strength and innovation

More than 200 industry leaders gathered in Nelson as judges pared 56 entries to 21 finalists for steel projects spanning bridges, sculpture and transport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 5th Nov 2022

Financing

Mayors propose simpler Three Waters alternative

Councils could get a simpler path to fund water upgrades after the mayors’ plan was backed as a more practical alternative to Three Waters.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

Schools

New building code requirements come into effect

Builders face higher glazing costs as phased energy-efficiency rules force homes and other buildings to meet tougher R values from Thursday.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

GFC

House prices not going up any time soon

Further official rate rises are likely to keep mortgage costs high and delay any rebound in New Zealand’s housing market.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2022

Risk & Compliance

Avoidable workplace death results in enforceable undertaking

WorkSafe New Zealand has opted for a binding safety deal after a truck driver was killed in a landfill incident, avoiding prosecution.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2022

Northland

Government commits $55m to Northland Māori housing

Up to 100 affordable rentals are planned for Te Taitokerau under a USD $55 million partnership to ease Northland's housing shortage.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2022

Risk & Compliance

Third of homeowners not confident they are adequately insured

Rising rebuild costs are leaving many Kiwi homeowners exposed, with 30% unsure their cover would fully replace a total-loss house.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Health Technologies

Orion Health appoints Carey Campbell as New Zealand & Australia Clinical Director

Orion Health appoints Carey Campbell as NZ and Australia Clinical Director, with her experience aiding the firm in revolutionising healthcare technology.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022

Crypto

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Introducing Loyalty Now

Anurag Vasisth joins us to share more about Loyalty Now, its offerings, and the company's infrastructure in Asia Pacific.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022

Data Analytics

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from SNP

Today on 10 Minute IT Jams we are joined by Gerald Faust who is the managing director and CEO, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, SNP.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2022

Partner Programmes

InternetNZ successfully rolls out new .nz registry system

The country code top-level domain of Aotearoa New Zealand - .nz - is now powered by the registry solution based on the CIRA Registry Platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2022

Software-as-a-Service

Infor appoints Terry Smagh as Senior Vice President & General Manager for Asia Pacific & Japan

Infor appoints seasoned expert Terry Smagh as Senior VP and GM for their Asia Pacific and Japan region, responsible for driving growth and customer success.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022