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Digital Innovator Matt Orange appointed Woods' GM of Data Products & Services

Woods, a New Zealand-based multidisciplinary consultancy firm, has appointed Matt Orange as GM of Data Products & Services to expand its focus.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2023

Risk & Compliance

Quick guide to work-related musculoskeletal disorders

Poor workplace design and repetitive tasks can trigger aches, injuries and chronic pain, with risk rising as more factors combine.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2023

Risk & Compliance

Code of Practice replaced for road work sites

Road workers and motorists could face fewer delays as traffic management shifts to site-specific risk assessments under new guidance.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 1st May 2023

Property Market

New listings lowest on record for April

Potential sellers are holding back as tight credit and uncertain interest rates drive April new listings to record lows nationwide.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 1st May 2023

Māori

Infrastructure NZ releases policy positions

With New Zealand facing a $210 billion infrastructure deficit, the lobby is urging wider use of private capital and reforms to local funding.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 1st May 2023

Bank of New Zealand

Reserve Bank proposing to ease LVR restrictions

First-home buyers could find it easier to secure mortgages as lending limits are raised from 1 June, easing pressure on banks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023

Risk & Compliance

Over half of NZ workers exposed to carcinogens

WorkSafe says exposure to cancer-causing agents remains widespread, with 57.5% of workers probably affected, raising work-related death risks.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023

Digital Transformation

Jade Software appoints Justin Mercer as CEO

New Zealand's Jade Software has appointed Justin Mercer as CEO after serving as interim CEO following previous CEO Charlotte Walshe's departure.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2023

Supply Chain

The year that was leaves a legacy

Severe weather, Covid and inflation are worsening New Zealand’s infrastructure, emergency readiness and cost of living, with repairs set to take years.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023

Disaster Recovery

Just how dangerous is mould?

Water-damaged homes can expose residents to spores that trigger asthma, respiratory infections and other health problems.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023

GFC

The beginning of the end of NZ’s house price downturn?

Signs of a floor are emerging as mortgage rates stabilise and sales improve, though values have still fallen 10.5% over the past year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2023

Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: The problem Plan B solved for House of Travel

Before moving to Plan B, House of Travel had a poor-quality network. Its incumbent provider's technology was dated and unreliable.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023

Data centers

NZ hydrogen to play key role in Toyota’s decarbonisation efforts

The new schemes have already cut tonnes of CO2 in Auckland and are set to widen Toyota NZ's decarbonisation push beyond cars.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023

Northland

Two regions buck downward trend in latest property figures

National prices kept falling in March, but the West Coast and Southland posted annual gains as sales slowed and homes stayed longer on the market.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2023

Risk & Compliance

Flawed procurement practices to blame for faulty Wellington streetlights

Wellington City Council faces a NZD $6 million repair bill after 17,000 LED streetlights proved unsafe in strong winds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023

Risk & Compliance

Feedback sought on new mining and quarrying safety requirements

Operators could face new competency checks as WorkSafe seeks feedback on rules covering mining and quarrying certificates of competence.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023

Local Government

Water reforms do not go far enough for mana whenua

Mana whenua still lack influence over water services boards, despite revised reforms keeping shared decision-making in place across 10 regional entities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Apr 2023