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Dangers of entering grain silos underestimated
Risk & Compliance

Dangers of entering grain silos underestimated

The incident left one electrician engulfed and 14 rescuers exposed, prompting fines after WorkSafe said planning failures put lives at risk.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Siemens acquires leading rail data company
Data Analytics

Siemens acquires leading rail data company

It boosts Siemens’ predictive maintenance push, as the deal with MRX Technologies aims to cut rail delays and lift asset availability.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Track and trace building products system mooted
Digital Transformation

Track and trace building products system mooted

A traceability scheme could cut hefty repair bills and help curb unsafe or counterfeit materials in New Zealand's building sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Future-focused infrastructure plan needed, LGNZ says
Productivity

Future-focused infrastructure plan needed, LGNZ says

Rising housing pressure and ageing assets are forcing councils to seek new funding tools as LGNZ urges election contenders to back infrastructure renewal.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Jun 2017
Suspect cladding found in New Zealand buildings
Risk & Compliance

Suspect cladding found in New Zealand buildings

Fire-proof replacements are under way at two Auckland high-rises after council checks found combustible panels similar to those blamed in Grenfell.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 25th Jun 2017
Agriculture needs to latch onto tech, expert believes
Robotics

Agriculture needs to latch onto tech, expert believes

Digital farming could add up to NZD $448 million to New Zealand’s economy as growers face rising costs and tighter regulation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Jun 2017
Investor confidence in industrial property market rises
Property Market

Investor confidence in industrial property market rises

Tighter vacancies and buoyant Auckland demand have lifted sentiment for warehouses even as office and retail confidence weakened nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Waste tyres to be used to manufacture cement
Clean technologies

Waste tyres to be used to manufacture cement

A government-backed scheme will cut tyre stockpiles, lower fire and pollution risks, and divert millions of discarded tyres into cement works.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Kaikōura earthquake costs insurers nearly $2 billion
Disaster Recovery

Kaikōura earthquake costs insurers nearly $2 billion

Claims from the November Kaikōura quake are mounting, with insurers and the Earthquake Commission still handling thousands of residential and commercial cases.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Certified asbestos safety management system essential
Risk & Compliance

Certified asbestos safety management system essential

Missing the certified system by 4 April will invalidate licences, forcing asbestos removers to stop work and risking prosecution.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Kaikōura earthquake costs insurers nearly $2 billion
Disaster Recovery

Kaikōura earthquake costs insurers nearly $2 billion

Claims linked to the quake have reached NZD $1.84 billion, with commercial losses accounting for most of the bill and settlements accelerating.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Essential road risk guidance for senior managers
Human Capital Management

Essential road risk guidance for senior managers

Senior managers are being urged to tackle work-related road risk as new free guidance highlights safety, compliance and cost savings.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay
Data Protection

Virtual cyber defender keeps cybercriminals at bay

Smaller firms could struggle to cope as rising cybercrime puts personal data, reputations and finances at increasing risk in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Auckland Council to sell asset portfolio
Auckland Council

Auckland Council to sell asset portfolio

Proceeds from the final NZD $130 million sale will be ringfenced for public transport and stormwater works as Auckland grows, the council said.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
New online tool highlights health & safety red flags
Software-as-a-Service

New online tool highlights health & safety red flags

Many firms still face health and safety blind spots, with the new audit rating contractors and workplaces before fines or jail become a risk.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Broad range of local government awards finalists
Chorus

Broad range of local government awards finalists

Seventeen council projects have made the cut for LGNZ's Excellence Awards, highlighting work that is already improving services, the environment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Brendan Lau to head Lenovo consumer, SMB division - including channel
Unified Communications

Brendan Lau to head Lenovo consumer, SMB division - including channel

Lenovo has promoted Brendan Lau to head its PC and smart devices consumer and SMB division, including overseeing the vendor's retail and SMB channel.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
D-Link snaps up former Xirrus, Netgear manager for new role
Wireless Networks

D-Link snaps up former Xirrus, Netgear manager for new role

D-Link has snapped up former Xirrus and Netgear manager Phil Tarbox as it seeks to drive grow its business solutions foothold via its local channel.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017