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Certainty breeds confidence

More vendors returned to the market in November as government and OCR certainty lifted buyer confidence and steadied asking prices.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 3rd Dec 2023

Hyperscale

TVNZ first to adopt AWS Clean Rooms for secure advertisement innovation

TVNZ becomes the first Aotearoa media firm to utilise AWS Clean Rooms, enhancing secure, innovative advertising strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023

Deloitte

New report sees JB Hi-FI NZ profit before tax decline by 69%

JB Hi-Fi New Zealand has released its latest financial report detailing its finances as of 30th June 2023, audited by international firm Deloitte.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023

eCommerce

Latest market trends in commercial property

Demand for prime office, industrial and retail space kept rents rising in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in the third quarter.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Northland

Water quality goals ‘extremely challenging’

Three-quarters of Aotearoa’s land is adding too much E. coli to waterways, with farms facing the biggest cuts to meet national targets.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Network Infrastructure

Spark to launch satellite-connected cell tower project

Spark and Lynk have begun a NZ project for a network of satellite-connected cell towers, aiming to maintain connectivity during crises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Auckland Airport

10 places in NZ where an aerial cable car makes sense

Passengers on some Auckland and Wellington routes could save up to 29 minutes if New Zealand’s first urban cable cars win backing.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023

Human Capital Management

WorkSafe consulting on guidelines for workplace mental health

Small businesses are among the targets for new advice on recognising psychosocial risks, with submissions open until 15 December 2023.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023

Risk & Compliance

Predicting the big one

Months to years of warning signs may precede some major quakes, boosting hopes of better forecasting for New Zealand's Alpine Fault.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023

Sustainability

Have we opened the door to cheap imported wool?

The directive could lift demand for local fleece, but it may also let cheaper overseas wool undercut New Zealand farmers.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023

New Zealand Labour Party

Could NZ take a Texas approach to MDRS?

A Houston-style street vote could let homeowners opt out locally, easing resistance to higher-density housing rules across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Westpac

AI platform Rich Data Co raises $28 million in Series B funding

AI decisioning platform, Rich Data Co, successfully raises $28 million in Series B funding, led by Westpac and nCino.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Hyperscale

Arcanum AI forms strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services

Arcanum AI has partnered with Amazon Web Services in a multi-year agreement to enhance workplace productivity using AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Customer Relationship Management

Rimini Street officially announces collaboration with MYOB

Rimini Street and MYOB team up to refine the Siebel platform, boost strategic goals and enhance staff retention.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Data Analytics

Diverge powers 1 million smart energy meters in Australia and New Zealand

Amazon Web Services and Vector Technology Solutions' joint venture, Diverge, now powers over 1 million smart energy meters in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Human Capital Management

Workday's cloud solutions gain momentum in diverse sectors for CFO office

Workday's CFO office cloud solutions are experiencing strong uptake across healthcare, finance, retail, tech, and public sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023

Firewalls

Gallagher Security promotes federated identity at Wellington showcase

Gallagher Security highlighted the importance of federated identity at their Wellington Security Showcase in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023

Unified Communications

Devoli pioneers single-platform telco services for Australia & New Zealand

Devoli has launched the first single-platform telco services in Australia and New Zealand, offering clients simplified, automated broadband and voice provision.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023