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Is the Ministry of Transport’s supply chain strategy flawed?
Supply Chain

Is the Ministry of Transport’s supply chain strategy flawed?

Experts say the consultation paper could raise costs for businesses and consumers unless it better addresses trade-offs, investment and global freight risks.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Pandemic exposes importance of workplace air quality
Risk & Compliance

Pandemic exposes importance of workplace air quality

Most New Zealand workplaces lack air hygiene rules, despite research showing airborne viruses spread far more easily indoors than outdoors.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
How we resolve infrastructure workforce challenges
Education, Learning & Training

How we resolve infrastructure workforce challenges

New Zealand risks missing its infrastructure build-out unless it creates clearer entry points and training for civil construction workers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
Are auctions losing their lustre?
Property Market

Are auctions losing their lustre?

Rising stock and tighter financing are cooling competition, with auction sales dropping sharply across New Zealand as buyers turn cautious.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
Soaring inflation to stunt housing construction
Supply Chain

Soaring inflation to stunt housing construction

Higher building costs and rates rises are set to force developers to shelve projects, threatening new home supply and affordability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2022
Water blaster explosion a mystery
Risk & Compliance

Water blaster explosion a mystery

Workers using high-pressure water blasters are being urged to replace guns with bungs after one operator suffered severe facial injuries.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 10th Apr 2022
Regional differences showing as property market downturn sets in
GFC

Regional differences showing as property market downturn sets in

Tighter credit and higher rates are leaving first home buyers more exposed, with some regions now showing early signs of vulnerability.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 10th Apr 2022
Microsoft New Zealand appoints Hayley Horan as SaaS Partner Lead
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft New Zealand appoints Hayley Horan as SaaS Partner Lead

Hayley Horan joins Microsoft as SaaS partner lead to drive growth for New Zealand's SaaS sector, connecting partners with capital and expertise.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
A slippery slope back to the ‘bad old days’
Education, Learning & Training

A slippery slope back to the ‘bad old days’

Employers warn the reforms could raise costs and trigger conflict, as a new income insurance scheme and fair pay laws go out for comment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Datacom Group appoints Kathleen Bailey-Lord as FAICD to the Datacom Group Board
IBM

Datacom Group appoints Kathleen Bailey-Lord as FAICD to the Datacom Group Board

Datacom Group announces Kathleen Bailey-Lord FAICD as new board member, citing her focus on disruptive innovation and commitment to diversity.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - How Thinxtra enables Massive IoT
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - How Thinxtra enables Massive IoT

TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams: Thinxtra CEO Nicholas Lambrou discusses the company's role in providing effective Massive IoT solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Mitchell Hageman • 1 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
HealthSafe urges NZ businesses to digitize safety systems
Health Technologies

HealthSafe urges NZ businesses to digitize safety systems

Auckland based company HealthSafe says global trends include going contactless and using Bluetooth technology for signing in and real-time visibility.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2022
Pinterest partners with WooCommerce and launches app
Pinterest

Pinterest partners with WooCommerce and launches app

The new app gives businesses of all sizes the power to turn their product catalogues into shoppable product pins on Pinterest.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2022
BluePi Consulting (BluePi) appoints CEO as Gaurav Sharma
IT Industry

BluePi Consulting (BluePi) appoints CEO as Gaurav Sharma

IT services company BluePi expands to Sydney, appoints Gaurav Sharma as CEO for Australia & New Zealand to drive growth in diverse industries.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
Fujitsu appoints Graeme Beardsell as Executive Vice President & CEO
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu appoints Graeme Beardsell as Executive Vice President & CEO

ANZ CEO Graeme Beardsell promoted to EVP and CEO for Asia Pacific under Fujitsu's new global management structure to accelerate digital transformation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
Anaplan appoints Mark Micallef as Senior Vice President & Managing Director
Virtualisation

Anaplan appoints Mark Micallef as Senior Vice President & Managing Director

Anaplan appoints Mark Micallef as APAC Senior VP and Managing Director, focused on sales, team expansion and accelerating growth. #technologynews.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
Acer appoints Gaba Cheng as Product management & supply chain general manager
Gaming

Acer appoints Gaba Cheng as Product management & supply chain general manager

Gaba Cheng has been promoted to Managing Director of Acer's Oceanic region, succeeding Darren Simmons in leading the company's growth and innovation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022

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