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Management pleads ignorance over severed thumb
Risk & Compliance

Management pleads ignorance over severed thumb

A south Auckland egg processor has been fined for safety failings after a worker lost a thumb while cleaning a conveyor in 2020.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022
Online shopping up 31% this quarter - NZ Post report
Supply Chain

Online shopping up 31% this quarter - NZ Post report

Online shopping spending in New Zealand for Q1 2022 is up 31% YoY and a whopping 86% YoY, according to the NZ Post eCommerce Spotlight report.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022
Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua to map NZ's forest cover change
Space

Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua to map NZ's forest cover change

Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, are teaming up to develop improved detection of land use and forest cover change in New Zealand.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022
Redwoods could outperform pine as carbon forests
Sustainability

Redwoods could outperform pine as carbon forests

Redwood could help New Zealand meet its 2050 net-zero target by storing more carbon than radiata pine on suitable sites.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 29th May 2022
Dr Erica Seville appointed to BRANZ Board
Risk & Compliance

Dr Erica Seville appointed to BRANZ Board

Her research on resilience and workforce challenges is set to bolster governance as BRANZ seeks better outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand's building sector.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 29th May 2022
Brother New Zealand appoints Manuel Efaraimo as chief operating officer
Brother

Brother New Zealand appoints Manuel Efaraimo as chief operating officer

After 2 decades in business, Manuel Efaraimo is appointed as COO. His culture and experience will drive Brother to new levels of excellence.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
SAP partners with New Zealand Rugby for digital transformation
Digital Transformation

SAP partners with New Zealand Rugby for digital transformation

The multi-year partnership will see SAP advance NZR with its organisational operations, team performance, fan experience and sustainability goals.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Higher OCR will keep pressure on housing market
Bank of New Zealand

Higher OCR will keep pressure on housing market

Borrowers face higher mortgage costs and further house price weakness as the Reserve Bank signals the OCR may peak around 4% by mid-2023.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Detoured cyclist killed by construction vehicle
Health and Safety

Detoured cyclist killed by construction vehicle

WorkSafe has accepted reparations and safety commitments instead of charges, after failures in temporary traffic management led to a cyclist's death.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Ardern meets with Amazon Web Services CEO on US trade trip
Digital Transformation

Ardern meets with Amazon Web Services CEO on US trade trip

Amazon Web Services CEO Adam Selipsky has met with the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to discuss AWS' work in the country.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Secureworks
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Secureworks

Secureworks leaders discuss evolving cyber threats and the need to address cybersecurity negligence in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Mon, 30th May 2022
Global Payments appoints Masseh Haidary as CEO for the Oceania region
Payment Technologies

Global Payments appoints Masseh Haidary as CEO for the Oceania region

Global Payments appoints Masseh Haidary as payments CEO for Oceania region. He brings 20 years of experience in technology and telecom industries.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Degreed appoints Venkat Subramaniam as APAC regional vice president
Unified Communications

Degreed appoints Venkat Subramaniam as APAC regional vice president

Degreed appoints Venkat Subramaniam as APAC regional VP to drive growth in India, Singapore, and Australia/New Zealand for modern learning solutions.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Confluent appoints Gavin Jones as Australia & New Zealand sales vice president
Data Analytics

Confluent appoints Gavin Jones as Australia & New Zealand sales vice president

Confluent has appointed Gavin Jones as Australia and New Zealand sales VP, tasked with growing the company's presence in the region.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Nutanix appoints Matt Maw as head up the channel in Australia & New Zealand
IT Automation

Nutanix appoints Matt Maw as head up the channel in Australia & New Zealand

Matt Maw has been named head of Nutanix's Australia and New Zealand channel to oversee promotion of the company's products, replacing David Gage.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Okta appoints Philip Goldie as Australia & New Zealand vice president
Microsoft

Okta appoints Philip Goldie as Australia & New Zealand vice president

Okta has appointed Philip Goldie as new Australia and New Zealand Vice President, following Graham Sowden's retirement later this year.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Adatree appoints Sarah Day as senior sales & strategic fintech business leader
Data Analytics

Adatree appoints Sarah Day as senior sales & strategic fintech business leader

Adatree appoints Sarah Day as head of alliances and partner success, responsible for facilitating future partnerships and supporting business expansion.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
Top data and tech challenges for APAC banks - report
Data Analytics

Top data and tech challenges for APAC banks - report

InterSystems' new report finds that 87% of ANZ banks experience frustrations and concerns in using their data to drive decision-making.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022