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Most properties sold in 42 months
Property Market

Most properties sold in 42 months

House sales jumped to a 42-month high in September, with low borrowing costs and scarce listings driving record prices nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
Writing winning infrastructure bids and tenders
Supply Chain

Writing winning infrastructure bids and tenders

Bidders are under pressure to show local benefits, safety gains and clear evidence of capability as major projects become ever more competitive.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
Does Auckland CBD have a future?
Hybrid & Remote Work

Does Auckland CBD have a future?

Auckland’s central city is set to benefit from the $5b City Rail Link, with property values, investment and demand for quality offices holding up.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 11th Oct 2020
How cannabis legalisation would effect your workplace
Agricultural Technology

How cannabis legalisation would effect your workplace

Employers may need to rewrite drug policies, though experts say existing health and safety rules already cover impairment at work.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020
Time to review harbour crossing options
Auckland Council

Time to review harbour crossing options

Auckland faces heavier truck delays and rising costs unless ministers urgently assess whether a new harbour crossing is needed by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020
Four spring fatalities a sober reminder for farm safety
Risk & Compliance

Four spring fatalities a sober reminder for farm safety

Steep terrain, machinery and a child’s death have prompted investigations after four farm fatalities in New Zealand this month.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
RMA reform only part of the solution
Education, Learning & Training

RMA reform only part of the solution

New planning laws may still fail to fix housing shortages and infrastructure gaps unless councils and agencies get more capacity and funding.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 4th Oct 2020
How structural insulated panels could build New Zealand’s future
Risk & Compliance

How structural insulated panels could build New Zealand’s future

Researchers are testing whether structural insulated panels can speed up builds, cut costs and meet New Zealand’s earthquake standards.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Oct 2020
Property market enters spring on the up
Bank of New Zealand

Property market enters spring on the up

Nationwide property values rose 0.8% in September as low rates and scarce listings kept demand firm despite the economic downturn.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
Farmers warned after fuel tank injury
Agricultural Technology

Farmers warned after fuel tank injury

A collapsing tripod tank has left a fuel driver seriously hurt, prompting regulators to warn farmers to inspect ageing farm fuel stores.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Regional partnerships essential for infrastructure growth
Local Government

Regional partnerships essential for infrastructure growth

Such partnerships could help regions fund long-term projects, curb political meddling and ease New Zealand’s housing, transport and water strains.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Investment top of infrastructure wish list for next government
Sustainability

Investment top of infrastructure wish list for next government

New Zealand’s recovery could stall without fresh spending, as lawyers urge the next government to widen shovel-ready funding and speed reform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2020
Simple ways to protect against cyberattacks
Malware

Simple ways to protect against cyberattacks

Remote workers and online shoppers in New Zealand are facing a surge in Covid-19-themed phishing, ransomware and malware attacks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Sep 2020
Stop electrical fires and stay ahead of regulations with new AFDD tech
Smart Home

Stop electrical fires and stay ahead of regulations with new AFDD tech

Rising home electricity use is heightening fire risk, as the new device could help owners avoid rewiring costs and meet tougher rules.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
Buchan Group appoints McEwan and Burgess as Principal
Workplace culture

Buchan Group appoints McEwan and Burgess as Principal

The Christchurch studio’s leadership is set to strengthen its architecture and design offer across New Zealand and overseas after the pair's promotion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2020

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Tradify?
Customer Relationship Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Tradify?

Tradify CEO Michael Steckler discusses how the job management solution is streamlining processes for tradespeople in TechDay's latest IT Jam.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Vectra AI?
Ransomware

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Vectra AI?

TechDay interviews Vectra AI head of security engineering, Chris Fisher, to discuss their cybersecurity solutions and operations in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Enlighten Designs?
Customer Relationship Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Enlighten Designs?

Enlighten Designs CEO Damon Kelly discusses the company's business journey and vision for the future of web design in TechDay interview. #webdesign.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020