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Chow Group gets on its bike for charity
Education, Learning & Training

Chow Group gets on its bike for charity

Eighteen staff built three bicycles from scratch, with the charity bikes going to children in need through Stand Children’s Services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Insurance holds key to climate change adaptation
Risk & Compliance

Insurance holds key to climate change adaptation

Thousands of coastal homes could become uninsurable as sea levels rise, shifting climate costs on to homeowners and government.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Site Safe launches online learning
eLearning

Site Safe launches online learning

Workers renewing Site Safety Cards can now choose a blended course that combines online modules with classroom time for greater flexibility.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Australian distributor Madison Technologies sets up NZ operations
Microsoft

Australian distributor Madison Technologies sets up NZ operations

Australian cabling, connectivity, broadcast and AV distributor Madison Technologies has established a local sales and distribution hub.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Kiwi company launches internal emergency communications feature
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi company launches internal emergency communications feature

The Panic Button feature is able to override the official internal publishing process in the case of an emergency.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Some emergency kits a recipe for disaster
Civil Defence

Some emergency kits a recipe for disaster

Most pre-made emergency kits sold in New Zealand lack key items or offer poor value, Consumer NZ says after testing seven grab-bags.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 30th Apr 2017
Government infrastructure funding to boost skills
Education, Learning & Training

Government infrastructure funding to boost skills

The push could help fill 16,000 jobs over three years as an ageing civil workforce strains to meet New Zealand's infrastructure spend.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Apr 2017
Safety in numbers – sharing HSWA duties
Risk & Compliance

Safety in numbers – sharing HSWA duties

Businesses sharing workplaces face fines if they fail to coordinate safety duties under new law aimed at closing gaps for workers.

By Geoff • 10 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Hosting drinks? Be sure to think
Risk & Compliance

Hosting drinks? Be sure to think

Workplace drinks can expose employers to liability if staff leave intoxicated, with experts urging clear controls and safe transport.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Fatal Australian court case holds valuable lessons
Risk & Compliance

Fatal Australian court case holds valuable lessons

New Zealand directors may face sharper scrutiny after an Australian ruling over a contractor’s electrocution clarified who counts as an officer.

By Geoff • 7 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Risks rise when tradies turn houses into workplaces
Risk & Compliance

Risks rise when tradies turn houses into workplaces

Homeowners may be surprised to learn that once tradespeople start work, safety duties shift to them and the tradies themselves.

By Geoff • 8 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Infrastructure announcement welcomed
Schools

Infrastructure announcement welcomed

New funding could help replace ageing roads, schools and hospitals while easing bottlenecks for housing and business growth across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Situation bad and getting worse, latest report reveals
University of Canterbury

Situation bad and getting worse, latest report reveals

Freshwater quality is deteriorating across New Zealand, with half of monitored river sites showing rising nitrogen and native fish at risk.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Budget infrastructure commitment gets thumbs up
Schools

Budget infrastructure commitment gets thumbs up

Industry leaders say the extra NZD $11 billion in capital spending could unlock private funding for roads, hospitals and housing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Clear disregard for safety proves expensive
Risk & Compliance

Clear disregard for safety proves expensive

Workers and neighbours were exposed to asbestos fibres after demolition proceeded without checks, leaving a North Shore homeowner with a NZD $49,000 bill.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
The Icehouse announces brand refresh - making it personal
Icehouse

The Icehouse announces brand refresh - making it personal

The Icehouse unveils a revamped brand identity focusing on personalised business partnerships, aligning with their forward vision for 2026.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2017
Assessing and reducing harmful sexual behaviour
Unified Communications

Assessing and reducing harmful sexual behaviour

More accurate assessments could help clinicians target treatment and reduce harmful sexual behaviour in the community and workplace.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Earthquake engineering experts gather in Wellington
Risk & Compliance

Earthquake engineering experts gather in Wellington

Around 500 delegates will compare lessons from the Kaikoura earthquake in Wellington as concern grows over building resilience to major quakes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017

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