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Opportunity in ‘lesser-known’ trades
Education, Learning & Training

Opportunity in ‘lesser-known’ trades

School leavers could miss out on 2,000-plus training options, with fire detection apprenticeships offering paid skills and no debt.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Civil Contractors New Zealand elects first female president
Sustainability

Civil Contractors New Zealand elects first female president

Bailey Gair's election signals a shift in New Zealand's civil construction sector, as sustainability and climate resilience rise up the agenda.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2022
NZ program recovers and recycles more than 177 tonnes of e-waste
Unified Communications

NZ program recovers and recycles more than 177 tonnes of e-waste

The TechCollect NZ pilot program says its milestone of recovering and recycling more than 177 tonnes of ICT e-waste recognises the efforts of many.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022
2degrees announces appointments to newly established board
Unified Communications

2degrees announces appointments to newly established board

2degrees has announced Liz Coutts as the board chair, while Russell Stanners and Kathy Meads join her as directors.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2022
LG Electronics' revenue in NZ grows by 57% in FY 2021
Financial results

LG Electronics' revenue in NZ grows by 57% in FY 2021

The New Zealand branch of LG Electronics Australia's total revenue shot up by nearly NZD $45 million reaching a total of $123.7 million for FY 2021.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2022
Survey input needed for safer construction industry
Digital Transformation

Survey input needed for safer construction industry

Better data on BIM use could help cut New Zealand construction accidents, as the sector seeks input from workers and contractors.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2022
Fuel tax cut a wasted opportunity
Power / Energy

Fuel tax cut a wasted opportunity

The tax break leaves motorists with little relief while costing New Zealand more than GBP £500 million and delaying cleaner transport investment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2022
Call for a national building products catalogue
Digital Transformation

Call for a national building products catalogue

A central registry could help builders and councils find trusted product data more easily, cutting costly non-compliance in construction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2022
NZIOB appoints Pamela Bell as Chief Executive
Institute of Directors

NZIOB appoints Pamela Bell as Chief Executive

The appointment signals a renewed focus on offsite construction and affordable housing as the institute prepares for a leadership change on Monday.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2022
New Zealand 56th in the world for cyber security
Ransomware

New Zealand 56th in the world for cyber security

Phishing and credential-harvesting attacks are rising as New Zealand climbs only to 56th globally, with 2,333 incidents reported in the quarter.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
Housing market facing challenges for rest of 2022
GFC

Housing market facing challenges for rest of 2022

Sharply higher mortgage rates and refinancing demand are set to deepen New Zealand’s property slowdown, CoreLogic warns.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
How will New Zealand cope with the effects of climate change?
Risk & Compliance

How will New Zealand cope with the effects of climate change?

Experts say the government’s adaptation plan may leave councils and vulnerable communities exposed to worsening floods, heat and sea-level rise.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
Fix, inflate or reset?
Bank of New Zealand

Fix, inflate or reset?

Higher inflation and 30-year-high interest rates are forcing landlords and tenants to renegotiate rent formulas as costs and vacancies diverge.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022
Decoupled trailer fatality results in $50k fine
Risk & Compliance

Decoupled trailer fatality results in $50k fine

WorkSafe says worn towing gear and expired certification let a trailer decouple on a Northland road, killing a nine-year-old girl.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022
Building a 15,000km cable from Australia to Chile
DataCentre infrastructure

Building a 15,000km cable from Australia to Chile

A planned link to Chile could give the Asia Pacific and Oceania faster connectivity, as suppliers are asked to price the 15,000 km Humboldt Cable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Jade Software's plan to get back to surplus in 2022
Jade Software

Jade Software's plan to get back to surplus in 2022

Jade Software has released its latest financial report, revealing that the company has kept its loss low from $567,000 in FY 2020 to just $153,000 in FY 2021.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2022
Netpoleon appoints DJ Lamba as Country Manager
Network Infrastructure

Netpoleon appoints DJ Lamba as Country Manager

Netpoleon appoints new Country Manager for NZ and Islands, DJ Lamba, to lead expansion in New Zealand, building teams and partnerships. #technews.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Aug 2022
HP appoints Michael Boyle as company's global large format go-to-market head
Canon

HP appoints Michael Boyle as company's global large format go-to-market head

HP ANZ managing director Michael Boyle promoted to global large format go-to-market head and will move to Barcelona for his new role.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Sat, 6th Aug 2022