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Auckland’s volcanic past volatile, unpredictable
Risk & Compliance

Auckland’s volcanic past volatile, unpredictable

Residents and businesses face uncertainty as new research finds Auckland's volcanic field can erupt in bursts or stay quiet for millennia.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Jul 2017
Safer cycling the focus of guidance report
Human Capital Management

Safer cycling the focus of guidance report

Employers are being urged to tighten cycle safety after a new Brake guide warns of risks to staff and fleets.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 23rd Jul 2017
City Rail Link’s ‘big dig’ starts
Auckland Council

City Rail Link’s ‘big dig’ starts

Bulk excavation on Albert Street has begun, bringing about 50 jobs and marking progress on New Zealand’s biggest infrastructure project.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
Export-led property boom for Hawke’s Bay
Xero

Export-led property boom for Hawke’s Bay

Record export growth has fuelled multi-million-dollar development and sales across Hawke’s Bay, with a planned GBP £0 new berthing facility at Napier Port.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
Wairarapa’s fate in its own hands
Wellington Regional Council

Wairarapa’s fate in its own hands

The final call on a proposed Wairarapa District Council now rests with voters, who can trigger a poll to decide its fate.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Are your health records safe from attackers?
Data Protection

Are your health records safe from attackers?

Patients could face disrupted care and higher risks as a Microsoft security chief warns New Zealand health systems remain easy targets for hackers.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Early childhood centres offer investment opportunities
Ministry of Education

Early childhood centres offer investment opportunities

Smaller investors are finding childcare centres attractive as Auckland’s expanding sector keeps occupancy above 80 per cent and demand strong.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Wairarapa move positive but challenges remain
Public Sector

Wairarapa move positive but challenges remain

The proposed merger could give Wairarapa councils more capacity to fund infrastructure, though wider local government reform is still needed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Precinct posts revaluation gain – with more to come
Financial results

Precinct posts revaluation gain – with more to come

The property group’s portfolio value topped USD $2 billion after an $89 million revaluation gain, with more uplift expected from developments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Celebrity-robot Sophia, the most human robot yet is coming to NZ next month
Robotics

Celebrity-robot Sophia, the most human robot yet is coming to NZ next month

Renowned robot Sophia, developed by Hanson Robotics, will make her New Zealand debut at the Morgo convention in Bay of Islands from August 31 to September 1.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Cogent inks direct channel deal with NEC unified communications
Unified Communications

Cogent inks direct channel deal with NEC unified communications

Cogent bolsters its unified comms offerings, partnering directly with NEC to provide cost-efficient, high-quality solutions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Green Party comes out guns blazing, promising a carbon neutral NZ
DataCentre infrastructure

Green Party comes out guns blazing, promising a carbon neutral NZ

The Green Party says that New Zealand has been held back from embracing clean economic opportunities, they plan on changing that...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
KiwiRail wins award for freight excellence
Supply Chain

KiwiRail wins award for freight excellence

Freight was diverted to road and shipping after the Kaikoura earthquake, and KiwiRail has been rewarded for helping keep New Zealand supplied.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
These smartphones are made for walking
Data Analytics

These smartphones are made for walking

New research links New Zealand’s low step counts to higher obesity risk, with women most affected by activity gaps across the population.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Small home designs impress award judges
Sustainability

Small home designs impress award judges

Smaller homes are drawing praise for packing stronger design into tighter budgets and sites, judges say ahead of the 2017 awards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Game of Thrones is back and Kiwis are reacting with hilarious glee
Digital Entertainment

Game of Thrones is back and Kiwis are reacting with hilarious glee

The latest season of Game of Thrones premiered in epic fashion yesterday and the world rejoiced as the long wait for this season came to an end...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
NZ startup first to be accepted by prestigious US tech accelerator
Drones

NZ startup first to be accepted by prestigious US tech accelerator

Kiwi startup Dotterel, known for their drone silencing tech, lands a spot in the acclaimed US TechStars accelerator programme.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
New Zealand is the capital for groundbreaking drone tech
Drones

New Zealand is the capital for groundbreaking drone tech

NZ company Dotterel has been accepted into American technology accelerator, TechStars, becoming the first New Zealand-based company to do so.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017

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