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Property Industry Awards nominations announced
Sustainability

Property Industry Awards nominations announced

A record 82 projects are in contention for New Zealand’s top property prizes, with winners to be revealed at a sold-out Auckland gala.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance
Malware

Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance

Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
New research calls for Personal Injury Commissioner
Law

New research calls for Personal Injury Commissioner

Hundreds of thousands of injured New Zealanders could get better access to support if ACC reforms and a new commissioner are adopted.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Cutting corners costs cropping company
Risk & Compliance

Cutting corners costs cropping company

A worker was left tetraplegic after a harvester injury, with a horticultural firm and its director fined and ordered to pay GBP £336,000 in reparations.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Plain English helps fight against corrosion
Risk & Compliance

Plain English helps fight against corrosion

Plain English can help asset owners weigh repair costs and safety risks, as corrosion experts warn of rising deterioration across key infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Kennedy Point Marina gets approval to drop anchor
Auckland Council

Kennedy Point Marina gets approval to drop anchor

Boating access on Waiheke Island will improve after Auckland Council-backed consent for a 186-berth floating marina was granted.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 21st May 2017
Women key target to boost infrastructure numbers
Power / Energy

Women key target to boost infrastructure numbers

A looming shortage of 25,000 workers has prompted calls to widen recruitment, as women still make up less than 4 per cent of trainees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 21st May 2017
Are you losing your grip?
Accident Compensation Corporation

Are you losing your grip?

Left untreated, repetitive workplace tasks can trigger debilitating hand pain and tingling, forcing businesses to act on a serious health risk.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Sun, 21st May 2017
Infrastructure body welcomes irrigation investment
Risk & Compliance

Infrastructure body welcomes irrigation investment

Rural communities could gain jobs and stronger exports if the government’s NZD $90 million irrigation package is backed by equity rather than loans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Scientists discover South Island geothermal activity
Power / Energy

Scientists discover South Island geothermal activity

Unexpectedly hot water at depth could make Westland a significant clean energy source, with temperatures rivaling volcanic zones despite no volcanoes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Automated software helping boost health and safety
Digital Transformation

Automated software helping boost health and safety

Real-time reporting is replacing paperwork on construction sites, giving managers a clearer view of hazards and boosting worker awareness.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Langham Auckland to get new name and new look
Customer Experience

Langham Auckland to get new name and new look

Guests at Auckland's Langham will face phased room works from July, as the 411-room hotel prepares a Cordis rebrand in November.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Ngati Whatua to buy Ports of Auckland?
Auckland Council

Ngati Whatua to buy Ports of Auckland?

A possible sale could unlock GBP £550 million for Auckland Council while keeping the city port in New Zealand hands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Keeping Auckland moving while building a railway
EFTPOS

Keeping Auckland moving while building a railway

A temporary bridge will keep traffic and utilities running at one of New Zealand’s busiest intersections as Auckland’s rail tunnel is dug beneath it.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Taking aim at better farm safety
Risk & Compliance

Taking aim at better farm safety

Farmers hosting duck shooting or other events face duties to manage hazards for visitors under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Accor hotels to manage Chow Group’s Rotorua property
Real estate

Accor hotels to manage Chow Group’s Rotorua property

The 130-room conversion near Lake Rotorua is expected to create jobs and bolster the city’s tourism offer when it opens in 2018 or 2019.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Step change needed to support Auckland housing boost
Auckland Council

Step change needed to support Auckland housing boost

More investment in roads, pipes and transport is needed or Auckland’s networks will struggle to cope with 34,500 new homes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Auckland becomes global support hub for enterprise cloud vendor Workday
Data Analytics

Auckland becomes global support hub for enterprise cloud vendor Workday

Enterprise cloud applications provider Workday has opened a global support centre in Auckland, bringing up to 140 jobs to the city.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017