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When will New Zealand have herd immunity?
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When will New Zealand have herd immunity?

Modellers say restrictions must stay until about 83 per cent of New Zealanders are vaccinated, with delta likely raising that bar.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 4th Jul 2021
Australian cities rank better for remote work
Hybrid & Remote Work

Australian cities rank better for remote work

Melbourne has topped Nestpick’s global work-from-home survey, with Sydney third and Auckland 37th amid visa and cost gaps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Man shot in heart by nail after exclusion zone failure
Health and Safety

Man shot in heart by nail after exclusion zone failure

A South Auckland mattress maker has been fined NZD $250,000 after a nail ricocheted into a worker's heart, exposing lax safety controls.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
Will the reformed RMA actually help deliver more housing?
New Zealand Labour Party

Will the reformed RMA actually help deliver more housing?

Critics warn the draft overhaul could leave consenting slower and housebuilding harder, despite ministers promising a leaner planning regime.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
Five simple steps to help your business reach net-zero
Supply Chain

Five simple steps to help your business reach net-zero

Companies can cut climate risk and sharpen decarbonisation budgets now by following five practical steps towards balancing emissions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2021
PPE – your last line of defence
Risk & Compliance

PPE – your last line of defence

Proper PPE can help employers avoid injuries, fines and compliance failures when workplace hazards cannot be eliminated.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2021
Construction the worst industry for workplace wellbeing
Human Capital Management

Construction the worst industry for workplace wellbeing

Workers in New Zealand's construction sector have reported the country's lowest wellbeing score in a new survey of nearly 1,500 employees.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
UN declares New Zealand’s housing crisis a breach of human rights
Disaster Recovery

UN declares New Zealand’s housing crisis a breach of human rights

The report urges ministers to curb speculation, strengthen tenant rights and expand social housing after finding the crisis breaches basic rights.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
Report paints promising future for New Zealand construction
Supply Chain

Report paints promising future for New Zealand construction

Labour and supply chain pressures could slow the sector’s rebound, despite forecast construction growth of 5.5% this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Managing risk around hand-arm vibration
Risk & Compliance

Managing risk around hand-arm vibration

Workers using vibrating tools could suffer permanent nerve and joint damage if employers fail to control exposure early enough.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Best performing suburbs in 2021 so far
Hybrid & Remote Work

Best performing suburbs in 2021 so far

Cheaper provincial suburbs have driven New Zealand's property boom, with Manunui up 51.8% and Hargest selling in just six days.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Should the Government implement the Climate Change Commission’s advice?
University of Canterbury

Should the Government implement the Climate Change Commission’s advice?

The Government has until 31 December to decide whether to adopt a plan that could cut GDP by 1.2% in 2050, or do less.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
Dealing with vaccine misinformation in your workplace
Human Capital Management

Dealing with vaccine misinformation in your workplace

Employers are being urged to counter false claims about COVID-19 jabs with trusted facts so staff can make informed choices.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
Housing shortage key driver of unaffordable housing market
Bank of New Zealand

Housing shortage key driver of unaffordable housing market

Record-low inventory is pushing New Zealand house prices higher, leaving first-time buyers with fewer affordable options.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021
Tōtika streamlines health and safety pre-qualifications
Supply Chain

Tōtika streamlines health and safety pre-qualifications

A single standard is set to cut compliance costs and speed up supplier checks for New Zealand civil contractors and clients.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 6th Jun 2021
The problem with Auckland’s $685m cycle bridge
New Zealand Labour Party

The problem with Auckland’s $685m cycle bridge

Other transport projects are being shelved nationwide as Auckland gets a $685m standalone bridge for cyclists and pedestrians.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Jun 2021
Bold action needed to stop water infrastructure’s downward spiral
Supply Chain

Bold action needed to stop water infrastructure’s downward spiral

Household water bills could soar unless New Zealand overhauls ageing networks, with studies flagging up to NZD $185 billion of work needed.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2021
Shaving your beard could save your life
Risk & Compliance

Shaving your beard could save your life

Workers in New Zealand may still be inhaling harmful dust unless they are clean shaven enough for respiratory protective equipment to seal properly.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021

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