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Return of LVRs a cruel blow to first home buyers
Bank of New Zealand

Return of LVRs a cruel blow to first home buyers

Record-low rates have lifted first home buyers to a 25% market share, but reimposed lending curbs could force many out again.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Oct 2020
Australian expert called in to review Transmission Gully
Risk & Compliance

Australian expert called in to review Transmission Gully

Mounting delays and mistakes on Transmission Gully have prompted an urgent independent review to be led by Australian road and rail expert Steve Richards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
Four ways to step up your cyber defence
Data Protection

Four ways to step up your cyber defence

New Zealanders are being urged to tighten account security as attacks rise, with simple steps helping to reduce the risk of theft and identity fraud.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
Recognition for facilities management skills
Digital Transformation

Recognition for facilities management skills

New qualifications could ease a shortage of facilities managers, after employers said they struggle to find local candidates.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020
5G hits Auckland CBD
Smart Cities

5G hits Auckland CBD

Residents and businesses could soon see smarter lighting, bins and parking as Spark’s 5G rollout supports IoT across Auckland’s CBD.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 18th Oct 2020
Two men sentenced after power pole comes down in Wellington
Law

Two men sentenced after power pole comes down in Wellington

Public safety was put at risk when poorly planned excavation brought down a power pole in Wellington, prompting fines for two men.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Oct 2020
End of the brain drain and Kiwi returnees offset migration losses
Statistics NZ

End of the brain drain and Kiwi returnees offset migration losses

Lower migration losses are still propping up housing demand, though CoreLogic says border closures will eventually curb population growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Oct 2020
WorkSafe appoints National Manager Critical Response
Risk & Compliance

WorkSafe appoints National Manager Critical Response

He will oversee major incident response, victim services and coronial work as WorkSafe targets repeated harm patterns at source.

By Georgie Hughes • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
New Zealand keeps getting warmer
Hybrid & Remote Work

New Zealand keeps getting warmer

A new report warns rising temperatures, melting glaciers and sea levels could reshape the country unless emissions fall quickly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
Most properties sold in 42 months
Property Market

Most properties sold in 42 months

House sales jumped to a 42-month high in September, with low borrowing costs and scarce listings driving record prices nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
Writing winning infrastructure bids and tenders
Supply Chain

Writing winning infrastructure bids and tenders

Bidders are under pressure to show local benefits, safety gains and clear evidence of capability as major projects become ever more competitive.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
Does Auckland CBD have a future?
Hybrid & Remote Work

Does Auckland CBD have a future?

Auckland’s central city is set to benefit from the $5b City Rail Link, with property values, investment and demand for quality offices holding up.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 11th Oct 2020
How cannabis legalisation would effect your workplace
Agricultural Technology

How cannabis legalisation would effect your workplace

Employers may need to rewrite drug policies, though experts say existing health and safety rules already cover impairment at work.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020
Time to review harbour crossing options
Auckland Council

Time to review harbour crossing options

Auckland faces heavier truck delays and rising costs unless ministers urgently assess whether a new harbour crossing is needed by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020
Four spring fatalities a sober reminder for farm safety
Risk & Compliance

Four spring fatalities a sober reminder for farm safety

Steep terrain, machinery and a child’s death have prompted investigations after four farm fatalities in New Zealand this month.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is LogRhythm?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is LogRhythm?

LogRhythm: cybersecurity firm excelling in behaviour analytics and automation, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific market.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is PagerDuty?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is PagerDuty?

PagerDuty was born from the idea that software development and operations could work together. PagerDuty's Abhijit Pendyal explains.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Tradify?
Customer Relationship Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Tradify?

Tradify CEO Michael Steckler discusses how the job management solution is streamlining processes for tradespeople in TechDay's latest IT Jam.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2020