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Surge in building work shines light on demolition crews
Auckland University

Surge in building work shines light on demolition crews

Auckland’s construction boom is driving demand for demolition specialists, as tight sites, asbestos and traffic risks make each job more complex.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Artificial intelligence set to have massive impact
Robotics

Artificial intelligence set to have massive impact

New Zealand risks falling behind unless businesses and government prepare for AI-driven disruption to jobs, productivity and policy, experts warn.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Construction industry feeling the strain
Supply Chain

Construction industry feeling the strain

Labour shortages, pricier materials and tighter credit are threatening to slow New Zealand's $37 billion building pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Bridge demolition about to begin
Disaster Recovery

Bridge demolition about to begin

Freight services on the Main North Line will be disrupted until Bridge 90 is replaced after quake damage cut the route near Hundalee.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Exercise experts get flexible for rural health
Agricultural Technology

Exercise experts get flexible for rural health

Personalised workouts are in demand as agritech and long hours leave farmers needing support to stay fit, healthy and injury-free.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Workplace death convictions highlight H&S challenge
Risk & Compliance

Workplace death convictions highlight H&S challenge

Auckland Council, Veolia and Dobbe have been fined after poor communication over truck maintenance led to the death of 19-year-old Jane Devonshire.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
First TrackSAFE NZ award for safety leadership
Risk & Compliance

First TrackSAFE NZ award for safety leadership

Recognition for a 32-year rail safety career has gone to Robert Lupton, whose work has shaped standards across New Zealand's network.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Largest City Rail Link tender process gets underway
Auckland Transport

Largest City Rail Link tender process gets underway

Auckland commuters could gain a faster cross-city link as the project’s first major tunnel and station contracts are now being sought.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Waterview ramp signals optimise traffic flows
Incident management

Waterview ramp signals optimise traffic flows

Drivers are unlikely to face major queues, with the new ramp signals expected to operate only when needed to keep Auckland traffic flowing safely.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Nail salon cut to the quick
Risk & Compliance

Nail salon cut to the quick

Customers were exposed to a banned nail glue linked to headaches and skin irritation after an Auckland salon admitted safety breaches and was fined AUD $13,500.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017
Enabling faster and better urban development
Auckland Council

Enabling faster and better urban development

Urban redevelopment could move three to five years faster under proposed legislation aimed at easing Auckland’s housing and infrastructure pressures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
Work progressing well on fire-damaged line
Disaster Recovery

Work progressing well on fire-damaged line

The reopened rail link would restore TranzAlpine passenger trips and freight traffic after a 300-hectare fire damaged bridges and signalling.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
New lightweight universal rope guide
eCommerce

New lightweight universal rope guide

Crane operators can cut rope wear and maintenance time with a low-cost replacement that fits almost any small or mid-sized hoist.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
Northern Corridor Improvements Board of Inquiry
Auckland Transport

Northern Corridor Improvements Board of Inquiry

Auckland road works are a step nearer, with a Board of Inquiry set to weigh the project and submissions later this year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
UC cuts to the Core of future engineering
Unified Communications

UC cuts to the Core of future engineering

Students at Canterbury will get new social and flexible learning spaces as the USD $144 million engineering overhaul opens its central hub.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
Specialists in environmental and occupational hygiene testing services
Risk & Compliance

Specialists in environmental and occupational hygiene testing services

Businesses face air, noise and asbestos risks, as the firm’s testing helps them meet regulatory requirements and protect staff.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Board of Inquiry to consider East West Link transport project
Auckland Transport

Board of Inquiry to consider East West Link transport project

Public submissions will now test the East West Link, with the board process expected to give industry greater certainty over timing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Dell EMC targets midmarket with turnkey hybrid cloud VxRail offering
Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC targets midmarket with turnkey hybrid cloud VxRail offering

Dell EMC is pushing its hyperconverged infrastructure to the mid market adding its Enterprise Hybrid Cloud platform on VxRail appliances.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017