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Housing shortage key driver of unaffordable housing market
Bank of New Zealand

Housing shortage key driver of unaffordable housing market

Record-low inventory is pushing New Zealand house prices higher, leaving first-time buyers with fewer affordable options.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021
Tōtika streamlines health and safety pre-qualifications
Supply Chain

Tōtika streamlines health and safety pre-qualifications

A single standard is set to cut compliance costs and speed up supplier checks for New Zealand civil contractors and clients.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 6th Jun 2021
The problem with Auckland’s $685m cycle bridge
New Zealand Labour Party

The problem with Auckland’s $685m cycle bridge

Other transport projects are being shelved nationwide as Auckland gets a $685m standalone bridge for cyclists and pedestrians.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Jun 2021
Bold action needed to stop water infrastructure’s downward spiral
Supply Chain

Bold action needed to stop water infrastructure’s downward spiral

Household water bills could soar unless New Zealand overhauls ageing networks, with studies flagging up to NZD $185 billion of work needed.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2021
Shaving your beard could save your life
Risk & Compliance

Shaving your beard could save your life

Workers in New Zealand may still be inhaling harmful dust unless they are clean shaven enough for respiratory protective equipment to seal properly.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
Flatlining house prices – are the forecasts right?
Bank of New Zealand

Flatlining house prices – are the forecasts right?

Rising lending restrictions and tax changes are already cooling demand, though some agents say Treasury’s flatlining forecast may be too gloomy.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2021
Wellington decides on 10-year infrastructure plan
Wellington City Council

Wellington decides on 10-year infrastructure plan

Residents will face a 13.5% rates rise as the council backs billions for water, housing, cycleways and library repairs over a decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 31st May 2021
New Engineer to Contract addition to top NZ project management company
Risk & Compliance

New Engineer to Contract addition to top NZ project management company

Clients on major construction jobs will gain independent contract oversight as The Building Intelligence Group appoints Charles Brown in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Are Government measures to cool housing working?
Bank of New Zealand

Are Government measures to cool housing working?

Sales fell 28% in April and the median price eased to NZD $810,000, but analysts say it is too soon to judge the policy impact.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Crushed leg incident costs company $370k
Risk & Compliance

Crushed leg incident costs company $370k

Outdated crane procedures left a Hawke’s Bay steel cutter facing GBP £370,000 in fines, reparations and costs after a worker lost a leg.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Planning pays off with construction software
Software-as-a-Service

Planning pays off with construction software

Construction firms risk wasting software spend unless they map workflows, win staff buy-in and phase rollouts to prove time and cost savings.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Development of $305m tower restarts with new design
Sustainability

Development of $305m tower restarts with new design

Construction on Auckland’s One Queen Street site will resume after a Covid delay, with a redesigned tower linked to Commercial Bay and a hotel.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
Stress in construction – what causes it and how to deal with it
Supply Chain

Stress in construction – what causes it and how to deal with it

Poor communication, unrealistic deadlines and weak coordination are fuelling stress on New Zealand construction sites, a study finds.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
The problem with procurement processes in New Zealand and how we can do better
Digital Transformation

The problem with procurement processes in New Zealand and how we can do better

Delays and cost overruns in New Zealand infrastructure could ease if owners and contractors shared risk and data, Rob Bryant says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
Why a pragmatic approach to health and safety just makes sense
Risk & Compliance

Why a pragmatic approach to health and safety just makes sense

Practical changes lifted Sign Foundry to SiteWise Green accreditation, improving safety compliance and winning it a competitive edge for contracts.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 24th May 2021
Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security
Software-as-a-Service

Waikato DHB attack a wake up call on cyber security

Patients and staff faced disrupted clinical services after hackers crippled Waikato DHB’s systems in a ransomware attack.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 23rd May 2021
Billions poured into rail revival
Supply Chain

Billions poured into rail revival

The funding will create hundreds of jobs and lift freight reliability as ageing locomotives and wagons are replaced nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 21st May 2021

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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - ManageEngine manager on how to make life easier for MSPs
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - ManageEngine manager on how to make life easier for MSPs

This is our second IT Jam with ManageEngine, and also our second with the company's senior manager for sales and business development, Vinayak Sreedhar.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021