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Live polarity testing – how it can go wrong
Injury

Live polarity testing – how it can go wrong

Improper testing left a school fence and a home roof space energised, prompting warnings that live polarity checks can trigger fires and electrocution.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022
Climate goals need leadership and commitment
Auckland Council

Climate goals need leadership and commitment

A High Court ruling has deepened fears Auckland Council’s climate plan may be sidelined as transport decisions cut emissions far too slowly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022
Research finds Kiwis prefer real backdrops in video calls
EduTech

Research finds Kiwis prefer real backdrops in video calls

New research from Natural Paint Co. has found that 74% of Kiwis prefer seeing a natural background behind people during video meetings.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022
Capital’s climate action gains global recognition
Smart Cities

Capital’s climate action gains global recognition

Wellington’s climate strategy has put it among 280 cities worldwide shortlisted by WWF, with results due later in July.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022
Should office development activity still forge ahead?
Hybrid & Remote Work

Should office development activity still forge ahead?

Prime office shortages are squeezing Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, even as higher costs and hybrid work test new projects.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2022
CorPlan New Zealand appoints Julie Gerlach as Account Executive
DevOps

CorPlan New Zealand appoints Julie Gerlach as Account Executive

Julie Gerlach joins business performance management firm CorPlan NZ to lead Northern region and support organizations on performance and analytics journeys.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022
Should farmers pick up the slack for other sectors?
Ministry for the Environment

Should farmers pick up the slack for other sectors?

Farmers face a levy on methane and nitrous oxide as the government weighs whether agriculture should shoulder more of New Zealand’s climate burden.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022
TTM changes – what you need to know
Risk & Compliance

TTM changes – what you need to know

Road contractors face new duties as New Zealand shifts temporary traffic management from compliance rules to risk-based controls.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022
Cleaner’s death a reminder to think around the clock
Law

Cleaner’s death a reminder to think around the clock

Businesses must account for after-hours contractors, after a Taranaki cleaner died trapped in machinery and two firms were fined GBP £340,000.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022
June sees hat-trick of property value drops
GFC

June sees hat-trick of property value drops

Higher mortgage costs and tighter lending are set to keep house prices under pressure, with June marking a third straight monthly fall.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2022
Border opening lets in more than just travellers
Data Protection

Border opening lets in more than just travellers

New Zealand's reopened borders are drawing in foreign fintech and banking tech groups, intensifying pressure on local firms to innovate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2022
‘Girls with Hi-Vis’ tackling skill shortages at grassroots level
Hybrid & Remote Work

‘Girls with Hi-Vis’ tackling skill shortages at grassroots level

With 44,000 extra workers needed, New Zealand infrastructure firms are courting schoolgirls to fill trade and technical shortages.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2022
CarbonCrop launches native regeneration scheme, backed by AI
Artificial Intelligence

CarbonCrop launches native regeneration scheme, backed by AI

Granted exclusively for native forest, Native CCUs are the first voluntary carbon credits of their kind available in New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

A quarter of ANZ mobile users would pay extra for 5G - report
Unified Communications

A quarter of ANZ mobile users would pay extra for 5G - report

Venture Insights' latest survey has found that 25% Australians and New Zealanders would pay extra for a 5G service that gives them a better video experience.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2022
Tricentis appoints Robert Yue as ANZ vice president
Digital Transformation

Tricentis appoints Robert Yue as ANZ vice president

Robert Yue appointed as ANZ VP at Tricentis, tasked with driving expansion across Australia and NZ, and shaping regional strategy.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022
Splunk appoints Neels du Plooy as lead Splunk's partner organisation in ANZ
Virtualisation

Splunk appoints Neels du Plooy as lead Splunk's partner organisation in ANZ

Ex-Citrix and VMware ANZ channel chief Neels du Plooy to lead Splunk's partner org in ANZ as director of partners.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022
Intel appoints Andrew McLean as New Zealand & Australia managing director
HP

Intel appoints Andrew McLean as New Zealand & Australia managing director

Andrew McLean appointed as Australia and New Zealand MD for Intel, to lead growth & tech transformation amid ongoing investment. @intel #technews.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022
Infragistics appoints Luke Hijikata as technology industry expert
Partner Programmes

Infragistics appoints Luke Hijikata as technology industry expert

Infragistics, a provider of business software solutions, has named Luke Hijikata as Australasia regional manager to aid expansion in the region.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022