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Samsung launches two new additions to its updated A series
Samsung

Samsung launches two new additions to its updated A series

Samsung introduces the A34 5G and A54 5G, offering high-quality features at a more affordable price range. Available in New Zealand from April 3rd.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2023
Repeated machine guard failures ‘reprehensible’
Risk & Compliance

Repeated machine guard failures ‘reprehensible’

A West Auckland bakery has been fined GBP £18,000 after two workers suffered severe hand injuries from unguarded machines.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023
New Zealand cities losing their leaves
Climate change

New Zealand cities losing their leaves

Urban trees and gardens are shrinking as intensification raises heat, flooding and liveability risks for New Zealand’s cities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Mar 2023
Call for independent review into Auckland supercity amalgamation
Auckland Council

Call for independent review into Auckland supercity amalgamation

Auckland ratepayers are facing renewed scrutiny of amalgamation as critics say bigger councils bring higher costs, weaker oversight and less local control.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
Working with silt or soil after flooding
Disaster Recovery

Working with silt or soil after flooding

Workers face contamination risks from flood silt, with WorkSafe warning of germs, chemicals and asbestos during clean-up.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023
How has Cyclone Gabrielle impacted the housing market?
Disaster Recovery

How has Cyclone Gabrielle impacted the housing market?

Sales and listings fell sharply in cyclone-hit regions, even as nationwide housing stock returned to more normal levels in February.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023
Mental health first aid improves workplace safety
Risk & Compliance

Mental health first aid improves workplace safety

Poor mental wellbeing is fuelling accidents on sites, prompting calls for first aiders who can spot distress and prevent injuries before they happen.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023
Wellington tops Australasian office markets
Property Market

Wellington tops Australasian office markets

Government demand and a flight to quality have left Wellington’s CBD with the lowest office vacancy among major Australasian markets at 5.4%.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 12th Mar 2023
LGNZ submits concerns and improvements on three waters reforms
Public Sector

LGNZ submits concerns and improvements on three waters reforms

Councils could face heavier compliance costs and less say over local water services if the current reform model goes ahead, LGNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
National pledges to fast-track Build to Rent legislation
New Zealand Labour Party

National pledges to fast-track Build to Rent legislation

Property Council New Zealand says the changes could unlock thousands of rental homes as National seeks to attract more investor capital.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
Reforms do not guarantee a better system
Public Sector

Reforms do not guarantee a better system

Councils could lose influence over local planning as new regional committees shift decisions further from communities and raise funding concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Toddler’s death at pond spurs call to do better
Risk & Compliance

Toddler’s death at pond spurs call to do better

WorkSafe and Water Safety New Zealand warn pond owners to fence off hazards after a council's sentencing over three-year-old Lachlan Jones' death.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023
Interest deductibility changes hitting rental market
Property Market

Interest deductibility changes hitting rental market

Rising borrowing costs and tax changes are pushing more landlords to lift rents or exit the residential market, a survey found.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2023
Check Point hires two new cybersecurity experts in New Zealand
Check Point Software

Check Point hires two new cybersecurity experts in New Zealand

Cybersecurity firm Check Point has hired two senior team members, Regan Burke as channel account manager and Steve Wotten as major account manager.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 5th Mar 2023

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Trellix appoints Joseph Tal to Lead Advanced Research Center
Encryption

Trellix appoints Joseph Tal to Lead Advanced Research Center

Trellix, a cybersecurity firm, has appointed Joseph Tal to lead its Advanced Research Center globally and act as general manager for its Israel office.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023
Avec expands with appointment of Mornay Vivier
Job moves

Avec expands with appointment of Mornay Vivier

Avec, an IT project delivery company operating across Australia and New Zealand, has appointed Mornay Vivier as its Practice Manager – Business Analysis.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The latest update from Avaya
Customer Experience

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The latest update from Avaya

Avaya's Managing Director of Australia and New Zealand, Dino Beverakis, discusses the future of work and customer experience in 10 Minute IT Jams.

By Tom Raynel • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
Barracuda appoints Paul Crighton as Regional Sales Director
Partner Programmes

Barracuda appoints Paul Crighton as Regional Sales Director

Barracuda Networks has appointed Paul Crighton as its new Regional Sales Director for Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023