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Dynamo6 earns another spot on Govt's IT Marketplace
Software Development

Dynamo6 earns another spot on Govt's IT Marketplace

Hamilton-based IT services provider Dynamo6 has secured a place on the Government's IT Marketplace, expanding its services and closer to government.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2021
What will change under the new RMA reform strategy?
Earthquakes

What will change under the new RMA reform strategy?

Planning certainty may improve if the RMA is replaced, but businesses and councils fear new laws could still trigger costly litigation and delays.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2021
Rimini Street signs marketplace agreement with New Zealand Govt
Data Analytics

Rimini Street signs marketplace agreement with New Zealand Govt

Rimini Street becomes approved supplier on New Zealand Government Marketplace, offering support for Oracle, SAP, and Salesforce.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2021
Government must sort out its housing priorities
Housing

Government must sort out its housing priorities

House prices could be kept artificially high, worsening inequality and locking buyers into the cost of poor policy, Infrastructure New Zealand says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020
Govt sets 5% target to include more Māori business contracts
Small Business

Govt sets 5% target to include more Māori business contracts

UK Government aims to boost opportunities for Māori businesses by awarding at least 5% of contracts to them, promoting economic recovery and inclusivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2020
The big challenge facing New Zealand infrastructure
Construction

The big challenge facing New Zealand infrastructure

NZD $45 billion of new works will need smarter engineering and earlier ground planning if delays and overruns are to be avoided.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020
How tolling Auckland roads will fix congestion
Smart Cities

How tolling Auckland roads will fix congestion

Congestion could ease by up to 12% on Auckland's roads under a phased tolling scheme, according to a Ministry of Transport report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations
Cybersecurity

NCSC prevents $70m harm against NZ's nationally significant organisations

New Zealand's nationally significant organisations have faced at least 352 cyber incidents in the 2019/2020 year, but the dangers are far from over.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
Australian expert called in to review Transmission Gully
Labour

Australian expert called in to review Transmission Gully

Mounting delays and mistakes on Transmission Gully have prompted an urgent independent review to be led by Australian road and rail expert Steve Richards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
Time to review harbour crossing options
Auckland Council

Time to review harbour crossing options

Auckland faces heavier truck delays and rising costs unless ministers urgently assess whether a new harbour crossing is needed by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020
Investment top of infrastructure wish list for next government
Sustainability

Investment top of infrastructure wish list for next government

New Zealand’s recovery could stall without fresh spending, as lawyers urge the next government to widen shovel-ready funding and speed reform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2020
New responsibilities under Level Two and Three
Hybrid & Remote Work

New responsibilities under Level Two and Three

Contractors must now issue travel letters and display QR posters as COVID-19 rules tighten across Alert Levels 2 and 3.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Aug 2020
Big steps forward for Urban Growth Agenda
Data Analytics

Big steps forward for Urban Growth Agenda

Sweeping planning and infrastructure reforms could speed housing and business land supply, although transport pricing still awaits progress.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2020
What to do under new lockdown restrictions
Data Privacy

What to do under new lockdown restrictions

New cases in South Auckland have triggered renewed calls for masks, tracing and social distancing as Auckland moves back to Alert Level 3.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Shovels at the ready, but where’s the work?
Public Sector

Shovels at the ready, but where’s the work?

With only a fifth of NZD$2.6 billion in promised projects released, contractors warn delays are already forcing layoffs and weakening confidence.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
Water sector’s future in the hands of local councils
Local Government

Water sector’s future in the hands of local councils

Councils face pressure to back long-delayed water reforms as NZD $761 million in funding is tied to fixing ageing networks and service failures.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2020
Meridian given exemption despite dumping water to drive up electricity prices
Power / Energy

Meridian given exemption despite dumping water to drive up electricity prices

Consumers faced an extra USD $80 million bill as the Electricity Authority found Meridian’s spilling also raised emissions and fossil fuel use.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020

Global Stories

New Zealand Government stories

Q&A: SMX director talks TaaS, compliance and NZX attacks
Email Security

Q&A: SMX director talks TaaS, compliance and NZX attacks

Telecommunications-as-a-Service providers face pressure to enhance security measures following NZX attack. SMX co-founder shares insights.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2020