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What employers need to know about Fair Pay Agreements

Employers face new duties from 1 December as sector-wide bargaining can set minimum pay, leave and hours for covered workers.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022

Kordia

Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract

Kordia and Tait Communications have been chosen by the New Zealand Government to deliver a secure digital radio communications network for emergency responders.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022

Sustainability

Repeating past mistakes of RMA

Critics say the overhaul could add bureaucracy and legal uncertainty, raising doubts it will ease New Zealand’s housing crisis.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022

Law

Business fined after modified machine kills worker

WorkSafe says the case highlights how moving or copying machinery without fresh checks can expose workers to fatal crushing hazards.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2022

Supply Chain

Skills shortage to worsen by 38% in just six years

Manufacturers risk losing contracts and output as a government report warns the labour gap could top 40,000 workers by 2028.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022

Risk & Compliance

The explosive risks working with heat-pumps, air-cons & fridges

Businesses retrofitting flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants into existing cooling systems face a heightened fire and explosion risk, WorkSafe says.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022

Clean technologies

Tech critical to reduce emissions

Digital tools could deliver 42 per cent of New Zealand’s 2030 emissions cuts, yet they were omitted from the government plan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022

Risk & Compliance

Common industrial hazards and how to avoid them

Better training, clearer signage and prompt reporting can help industrial employers cut accidents before they injure workers or halt production.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2022

Risk & Compliance

Sentencing sends a message to installers

A $100,000 fine and $43,000 reparation follow a roof-fall that left an Auckland worker with multiple fractures and a year-long recovery.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 6th Nov 2022

Sustainability

Steel awards showcase strength and innovation

More than 200 industry leaders gathered in Nelson as judges pared 56 entries to 21 finalists for steel projects spanning bridges, sculpture and transport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 5th Nov 2022

Financing

Mayors propose simpler Three Waters alternative

Councils could get a simpler path to fund water upgrades after the mayors’ plan was backed as a more practical alternative to Three Waters.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

Schools

New building code requirements come into effect

Builders face higher glazing costs as phased energy-efficiency rules force homes and other buildings to meet tougher R values from Thursday.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Human Capital Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from G-P

Globalization Partners CEO Bob Cahill discusses updates to the company's platform and the talent shortage in ANZ.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022

Cloud Services

Versent appoints Jordan Greig as General Manager for New South Wales, Queensland & New Zealand

Versent appoints Jordan Greig as GM for NSW, Queensland and New Zealand. He brings 15 years of professional services experience to the role.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022

Storage

Pure Storage appoints Amy Rushall as Australia & New Zealand Area Vice President

Pure appoints Amy Rushall as ANZ Area VP. Rushall will drive business in a key market, bringing success with technology to the region.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022

Health Technologies

Orion Health appoints Carey Campbell as New Zealand & Australia Clinical Director

Orion Health appoints Carey Campbell as NZ and Australia Clinical Director, with her experience aiding the firm in revolutionising healthcare technology.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022