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How Australia’s new government plans to tackle its housing crisis
Sustainability

How Australia’s new government plans to tackle its housing crisis

Industry groups say Labor’s policies could ease affordability pressures after its weekend win made housing reforms more likely.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Wed, 25th May 2022
What Budget 2022 means for rail
Supply Chain

What Budget 2022 means for rail

Budget 2022 will fund ageing locomotives and tracks, but critics say it largely brings New Zealand rail up to where it should already be.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd May 2022
Well-timed relief for first home buyers
Property Market

Well-timed relief for first home buyers

Tighter lending and higher mortgage costs have pushed first home buyers to a seven-year low, even as government support rules are loosened.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Sun, 22nd May 2022
Vocational training leader applauds budget
Education, Learning & Training

Vocational training leader applauds budget

Additional funding will help Te Pūkenga support almost 50,000 trainees and apprentices as demand for vocational skills rises across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
Budget 2022 does not go far enough for infrastructure
Supply Chain

Budget 2022 does not go far enough for infrastructure

More funding in Budget 2022 will not close New Zealand’s $210 billion infrastructure gap, with workers and costs still straining delivery.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
Fonterra to use automated guided vehicles by Dematic
Fonterra

Fonterra to use automated guided vehicles by Dematic

New Zealand's dairy giant Fonterra is upgrading its manufacturing facility in Edendale with new automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Dematic.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Microsoft backing Māori and Pacific wāhine in tech industry
Microsoft

Microsoft backing Māori and Pacific wāhine in tech industry

New initiative Sisters in Tech, backed by the NZ government, calls on tech companies to support Māori and Pacific women in pursuing tech careers.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Housing and building sectors missing from Emissions Reduction Plan
Sustainability

Housing and building sectors missing from Emissions Reduction Plan

Housing and building rules need sharper targets and tougher enforcement if New Zealand is to cut emissions, experts say.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Auckland ‘below average’ international study finds
Sustainability

Auckland ‘below average’ international study finds

Researchers say the city lacks health-focused planning, with low walkability and only 56 percent of residents near regular public transport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022
Peter Reidy returning to KiwiRail as CEO
Supply Chain

Peter Reidy returning to KiwiRail as CEO

KiwiRail’s financial turnaround will now be led by a familiar hand as Peter Reidy returns after nearly four years at Fletcher Construction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 15th May 2022
What you need to know about Covid-19 reinfection
University of Otago

What you need to know about Covid-19 reinfection

Waning immunity and new variants are making repeat Covid-19 infections more likely in New Zealand, with Long Covid risk still unclear.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 15th May 2022
How upskilling your staff can future-proof your business
Digital Transformation

How upskilling your staff can future-proof your business

Only 55% of employees say skills development is a priority, widening a gap that could hurt performance and growth in the years ahead.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
Where is property still booming?
Inflation

Where is property still booming?

West Coast and Canterbury are still posting strong gains, but a surge in listings and weaker demand is cooling prices nationwide.

By Michael Curreen • 12 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
Infrastructure strategy cannot wait
Supply Chain

Infrastructure strategy cannot wait

Delaying action on the 30-year blueprint risks worsening New Zealand's 118,500-worker shortfall and $210 billion infrastructure gap.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th May 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Coursera appoints Sue Turk as ANZ enterprise managing director
Digital Transformation

Coursera appoints Sue Turk as ANZ enterprise managing director

Coursera appoints Sue Turk as ANZ enterprise managing director to deepen investment in the region, drive growth, and develop new skilling initiatives.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2022
Lightspeed launches all-in-one marketing platform in ANZ
Open source

Lightspeed launches all-in-one marketing platform in ANZ

ECommerce provider, Lightspeed has launched a new all-in-one marketing solution, Lightspeed Marketing & Loyalty in Australia and New Zealand.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Data and analytics could be key to higher selling prices in APAC
Data Analytics

Data and analytics could be key to higher selling prices in APAC

APAC data professionals believe personalized data and analytics could increase average selling price, according to Sisense report.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Adyen expands partnership with Afterpay as BNPL payments increase
Buy Now Pay Later

Adyen expands partnership with Afterpay as BNPL payments increase

Adyen has expanded its partnership with AfterPay allowing more of Adyen's merchants in more countries worldwide to use the BNPL provider.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022