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Control risks as soon as they are identified
Risk & Compliance

Control risks as soon as they are identified

A lack of basic cleanup and warning procedures left a slippery berth contaminated for two days, contributing to a visitor’s death at South Port New Zealand.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Apr 2017
Artificial intelligence to offer a helping hand?
Robotics

Artificial intelligence to offer a helping hand?

Safer sites and faster project delivery could follow if new technology cuts errors and lifts productivity across New Zealand construction.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Apr 2017
Greens launch plan for cheaper, cleaner electricity
Power / Energy

Greens launch plan for cheaper, cleaner electricity

Households could get relief from power bills as the Greens propose NZD $112 million in winter payments and a 2030 renewable target.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 23rd Apr 2017
Wellington office market bounces back
Auckland Airport

Wellington office market bounces back

Prime office vacancy in Wellington has hit a record low as post-quake supply shrinks, leaving landlords set for higher rents.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2017
Put your foot down on diabetes
Edith Cowan University

Put your foot down on diabetes

Walking down stairs may cut diabetes risk more than climbing, with a 12-week study showing better glucose, cholesterol and balance results.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Significant drone insurance cover increase, expert says
Smart Cities

Significant drone insurance cover increase, expert says

As drones multiply in New Zealand, operators are increasingly seeking cover to protect against crashes, liability and legal action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Quantity surveyors lead joint payments move
Supply Chain

Quantity surveyors lead joint payments move

Builders and subcontractors gain trust protection under the new retention regime, as industry groups issue guidance to clarify compliance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Recent cyclones signal need for better planning
Risk & Compliance

Recent cyclones signal need for better planning

Flood-hit communities are being urged to plan for rising sea levels and more frequent extremes as experts warn current rules lag behind climate risk.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
Talking the talk, walking the walk
Sustainability

Talking the talk, walking the walk

The group’s Auckland office has lifted its NABERSNZ tenant score to 5 stars, underscoring lower energy use for occupiers and landlords alike.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2017
Excellent disaster response recognised with top award
Auckland Council

Excellent disaster response recognised with top award

A red-zone recovery plan for quake-hit Waimakariri has won New Zealand’s top planning prize after balancing housing, heritage and infrastructure needs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2017
Record number of Auckland apartments forecast
Property Market

Record number of Auckland apartments forecast

Auckland buyers face rising prices as 3,840 apartments are forecast to be completed next year despite labour and cost pressures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017
CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks
Malware

CERT response team to ward off cyberattacks

The new unit will give businesses and internet users a hotline and online tools to report attacks as ransomware and hacking rise.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017
Familiar face to push smart cities, AI for NEC NZ
Smart Cities

Familiar face to push smart cities, AI for NEC NZ

NEC NZ has appointed industry veteran David Tse as sales and marketing manager as it looks to drive smart cities, AI and public safety locally.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

EXCLUSIVE - NetSuite to establish office in New Zealand
Fintech

EXCLUSIVE - NetSuite to establish office in New Zealand

NetSuite, under Oracle's wing, is set to open its first NZ office, boosting its cloud ERP presence in the Australasian market.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Aura Information Security boosts leadership team as consulting demand grows
Kordia

Aura Information Security boosts leadership team as consulting demand grows

Aura Information Security appoints Tom Moore as new Practice Manager for Australian and New Zealand operations due to increased demand for consulting services.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017
Connexionz to manage New York ferry service
Smart Cities

Connexionz to manage New York ferry service

New York commuters will get real-time ferry information and smarter fleet maintenance as the new service readies to launch next month.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Tenable continues ANZ ramp up with appointment of first country manager
Unified Communications

Tenable continues ANZ ramp up with appointment of first country manager

Tenable Network Security has continued to ramp up its local presence, appointing its first ANZ country manager as it eyes up the enterprise market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
New boss for HPE New Zealand as Colin Henderson takes top job
Leadership

New boss for HPE New Zealand as Colin Henderson takes top job

Colin Henderson has been promoted to the top job at Hewlett Packard Enterprise New Zealand, following the departure of Keith Watson.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017