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InternetNZ appoints new chief executive. Will take over in October
Unified Communications

InternetNZ appoints new chief executive. Will take over in October

InternetNZ has announced the appointment of its new chief executive, with Vivien Maidaborn taking over the role from interim chief Andrew Cushen in October.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Liquidation no escape from health and safety accountability
Risk & Compliance

Liquidation no escape from health and safety accountability

WorkSafe says directors remain liable after insolvency, as a painter’s death in Bucklands Beach exposed failures to use edge protection.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
EY launches cybersecurity centers in NZ amidst rising cyber threats
Cybersecurity

EY launches cybersecurity centers in NZ amidst rising cyber threats

EY is launching two cyber security centers in New Zealand, with a potential third, to combat rising threats, including a partnership with Microsoft.

By Jessie Chiang • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022
New housing costs rising at fastest pace on record
Supply Chain

New housing costs rising at fastest pace on record

Materials shortages and labour pressures have pushed CoreLogic’s residential construction index to its steepest annual rise since late 2012.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022
Courts hold governments to account for climate change
Clean technologies

Courts hold governments to account for climate change

Judges are increasingly forcing ministers to explain climate plans, after Britain’s net zero strategy was found to breach the Climate Change Act 2008.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022
Property lender throws $600m toward Kiwibuild revival
Housing

Property lender throws $600m toward Kiwibuild revival

Lifting price caps is expected to unlock stalled Auckland projects after the lender set aside GBP £600 million for about 1,000 homes.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 24th Jul 2022
RUSH appoints Tim Packer as Wellington general manager
Unified Communications

RUSH appoints Tim Packer as Wellington general manager

RUSH, the leading technology and design studio in New Zealand, appoints Tim Packer as Wellington General Manager for a new phase of growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
Fixing the cybersecurity blind spot in building management
Ransomware

Fixing the cybersecurity blind spot in building management

Smart buildings are exposing heating, lifts and ventilation to hackers as connected systems expand and legacy defences lag behind.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2022
Listening – a powerful safety tool
Risk & Compliance

Listening – a powerful safety tool

Worker buy-in is often the missing link, with listening helping managers improve reporting, engagement and hazard detection.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
Heavy transport company goes hydrogen
Power / Energy

Heavy transport company goes hydrogen

This could cut emissions by up to 40% as New Zealand’s biggest heavy transport fleet starts trialling on-site green hydrogen refuelling.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
The privacy and cybersecurity concerns of driving AVs in NZ
Cartech

The privacy and cybersecurity concerns of driving AVs in NZ

As New Zealand grapples with AV technology, data privacy and cybersecurity concerns loom large, with experts urging for prompt regulations.

By Jessie Chiang • 9 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
‘I’m not their mother’ no excuse for lax health and safety
Risk & Compliance

‘I’m not their mother’ no excuse for lax health and safety

A Kaikoura fencing sole trader has been ordered to pay NZD $22,500 after a teenage worker lost sight in one eye.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 17th Jul 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Infragistics appoints Luke Hijikata as Australasia regional manager
Aquion

Infragistics appoints Luke Hijikata as Australasia regional manager

Luke Hijikata has been hired as Australasia regional manager, re-establishing the company's presence in the region.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
Sektor selected as exclusive distributor for Bosstab in ANZ
Health Technologies

Sektor selected as exclusive distributor for Bosstab in ANZ

Sektor says it's delighted to announce its appointment as the exclusive distributor for Bosstab products in Australia and New Zealand.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
Teltrac Communications appoints Bart Brichau as CEO
eCommerce

Teltrac Communications appoints Bart Brichau as CEO

Bart Brichau has been appointed as new CEO of the company. An experienced business leader, Brichau will succeed acting CEO Michael Myles.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022
ScienceLogic appoints Richard Parker as ANZ vice president & general manager
Digital Transformation

ScienceLogic appoints Richard Parker as ANZ vice president & general manager

IT sales executive Richard Parker joins ScienceLogic as ANZ VP and GM, leading the expansion of ScienceLogic's Asia-Pacific footprint.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022
Milestone appoints Ash Ramanayake as country manager
Digital Entertainment

Milestone appoints Ash Ramanayake as country manager

Ash Ramanayake appointed country manager for Milestone Systems in Australia, New Zealand, and the wider South Pacific region.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022

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