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The GDPR and NZ: Why this relationship is so important to the future of data privacy in Aotearoa
Data Protection

The GDPR and NZ: Why this relationship is so important to the future of data privacy in Aotearoa

In 2018, a new unprecedented data privacy law took the EU and, by association, the rest of the world by storm.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Mon, 29th Nov 2021
How construction looks under the traffic light system
Risk & Compliance

How construction looks under the traffic light system

Builders will follow new Covid-19 rules from 3 December, with simpler site guidance and fresh advice on vaccinations, mental health and risks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 28th Nov 2021
First-home buyers not put off by rising mortgage rates
Bank of New Zealand

First-home buyers not put off by rising mortgage rates

Record rents are keeping first-home buyers in the market, with mortgage payments still cheaper than paying to rent for many Kiwis.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
Beacons Award winner sees beyond the dollars
Digital Transformation

Beacons Award winner sees beyond the dollars

The council says wider benefits for ratepayers followed once it stopped choosing projects on the lowest price and focused on long-term value.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
KiwiRail CEO abandons sinking ship as strike threatens to cripple transport
Supply Chain

KiwiRail CEO abandons sinking ship as strike threatens to cripple transport

Christmas freight and passenger services face major disruption after KiwiRail’s chief executive quit amid looming nationwide strike action.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
PwC Tower reigns supreme at Property Industry Awards
Sustainability

PwC Tower reigns supreme at Property Industry Awards

Auckland’s waterfront mega-project clinched the top prize after beating 108 rivals, with judges praising its economic and social benefits.

By Michael Curreen • 12 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
The strategy behind Kiwi Property’s success
Education, Learning & Training

The strategy behind Kiwi Property’s success

Its portfolio value rose to GBP £3.5 billion as occupancies stayed near full and new build-to-rent projects were launched despite lockdown pressures.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
New HASANZ Executive Director appointed
Project Management

New HASANZ Executive Director appointed

The appointment brings public affairs expertise to the workplace safety body as it seeks greater influence in New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Vendors continue to achieve record resale results
Property Market

Vendors continue to achieve record resale results

Record-low losses and near-universal gains in New Zealand’s housing market are being driven by tight supply, strong demand and cheap borrowing.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Immigration policy is disconnected from infrastructure
Data Analytics

Immigration policy is disconnected from infrastructure

Rising pressure on housing and services means New Zealand cannot sustain pre-pandemic immigration levels without more public investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2021
How are supply issues impacting building projects?
Supply Chain

How are supply issues impacting building projects?

Delays and higher costs are looming for major infrastructure works as New Zealand struggles to secure enough gravel, timber, cement and steel.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021
KiwiRail secures replacement for broken ferry
Supply Chain

KiwiRail secures replacement for broken ferry

New Zealand businesses and holidaymakers will get extra Cook Strait capacity after KiwiRail leased the freight-only Valentine to cover a broken ferry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 14th Nov 2021
How to prevent overstressed machinery’s mid-life crisis
Supply Chain

How to prevent overstressed machinery’s mid-life crisis

Shock and vibration are driving machinery wear, but thermoplastics could cut downtime, noise and safety risks across industry.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 14th Nov 2021
Councils get new framework for handling earthquake-prone buildings
Risk & Compliance

Councils get new framework for handling earthquake-prone buildings

A new tool could spare communities the disruption of council building closures by helping weigh safety risks against social and economic costs.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 14th Nov 2021
How are supply issues impacting infrastructure projects?
Data Analytics

How are supply issues impacting infrastructure projects?

Delays and cost pressures are looming for major works as New Zealand struggles to secure key construction materials, a new study finds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021
Construction sector twice as vulnerable to suicide
University of Otago

Construction sector twice as vulnerable to suicide

New Otago University research shows New Zealand’s construction workers face more than twice the suicide risk of the wider workforce.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer
Digital twins

BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer

A Dunedin office project will trial real-time BIM safety tools as construction firms seek to curb a sector that drives 16% of ACC work claims.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Nov 2021

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Forter?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Forter?

Forter, a SaaS-based fraud detection company, works with global online retailers and banks to provide real-time trust analysis.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Nov 2021