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Construction sector twice as vulnerable to suicide
University of Otago

Construction sector twice as vulnerable to suicide

New Otago University research shows New Zealand’s construction workers face more than twice the suicide risk of the wider workforce.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer
Digital twins

BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer

A Dunedin office project will trial real-time BIM safety tools as construction firms seek to curb a sector that drives 16% of ACC work claims.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Nov 2021
House price jump start of a new trend?
Bank of New Zealand

House price jump start of a new trend?

Rising mortgage costs and tighter lending rules are expected to cool the market, even after values posted their first monthly acceleration in six months.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Analysing infrastructure strategy’s 67 recommendations
Supply Chain

Analysing infrastructure strategy’s 67 recommendations

Industry leaders say the draft 30-year plan could give New Zealand clearer funding, planning and delivery for vital infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Business convicted after worker’s fingers crushed
Risk & Compliance

Business convicted after worker’s fingers crushed

WorkSafe says directors face prosecution after a metal press left a worker with amputated fingers and exposed safety failings.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
Digital solutions to the financial complexities of construction
Software-as-a-Service

Digital solutions to the financial complexities of construction

Payment disputes and tougher retention rules are pushing construction firms towards digital tools to avoid fines and delays.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises
Agricultural Technology

The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises

Farmers face production cuts and taxpayers could be left with a multi-billion-dollar overseas carbon bill as the 2030 target is questioned.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
Construction training programme expands to Manawatū
Education, Learning & Training

Construction training programme expands to Manawatū

Job seekers in Manawatū will start a six-week infrastructure course in November, with trainees employed by firms from day one.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 31st Oct 2021
‘Certain property slowdown’ data confirms
Bank of New Zealand

‘Certain property slowdown’ data confirms

Higher mortgage rates and tighter lending rules are already cooling New Zealand’s housing market, with investor demand slipping further.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 31st Oct 2021
Auckland light rail veers off course
Auckland Council

Auckland light rail veers off course

A $5 billion tunnel premium and 489 property buys have raised doubts over whether Auckland’s preferred route is worth the extra cost.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021
Next steps in three waters reform
Auckland Council

Next steps in three waters reform

The government’s plan could cut household costs, but councils fear losing control over water assets as a 30-year fix is pursued.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021
Vaccine mandates confirmed – is your business safe?
Risk & Compliance

Vaccine mandates confirmed – is your business safe?

Businesses face fresh legal and workplace pressure as about 40% of New Zealand workers fall under new Covid-19 vaccine requirements.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Oct 2021
New Zealand IT spending on the rise, set to reach $14.7 billion by 2022
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

New Zealand IT spending on the rise, set to reach $14.7 billion by 2022

New Zealand's IT spending is set to reach NZ$14.7bn in 2022, with businesses shifting towards cloud services, says Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Oct 2021
Making sense of the Covid traffic light system
Hybrid & Remote Work

Making sense of the Covid traffic light system

Business owners may still face pressure to check vaccine certificates, with experts warning the traffic light plan could deepen inequities and risk.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Oct 2021
New Zealand set to benefit from $172m Tongan airport development
Clean technologies

New Zealand set to benefit from $172m Tongan airport development

Kiwi architects and builders could gain work as the island's new runway opens direct flights, boosting trade and tourism links.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Oct 2021
Lawyers and multi-nationals set to profit off struggling tenants and landlords
Small Business

Lawyers and multi-nationals set to profit off struggling tenants and landlords

The planned lease rule changes could force costly disputes on struggling tenants and landlords, while favouring lawyers and large firms.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Oct 2021

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update on Milestone Systems
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update on Milestone Systems

In this interview, Brett discusses how the pandemic has affected the field for smart video deployments, new innovations for the company, and more.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update with Enlighten Designs
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update with Enlighten Designs

Enlighten Designs GM, Alan Grainer, talks about the company's recent collaboration with Microsoft in TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021