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How structural insulated panels could build New Zealand’s future
Risk & Compliance

How structural insulated panels could build New Zealand’s future

Researchers are testing whether structural insulated panels can speed up builds, cut costs and meet New Zealand’s earthquake standards.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Oct 2020
Property market enters spring on the up
Bank of New Zealand

Property market enters spring on the up

Nationwide property values rose 0.8% in September as low rates and scarce listings kept demand firm despite the economic downturn.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
Farmers warned after fuel tank injury
Agricultural Technology

Farmers warned after fuel tank injury

A collapsing tripod tank has left a fuel driver seriously hurt, prompting regulators to warn farmers to inspect ageing farm fuel stores.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Regional partnerships essential for infrastructure growth
Local Government

Regional partnerships essential for infrastructure growth

Such partnerships could help regions fund long-term projects, curb political meddling and ease New Zealand’s housing, transport and water strains.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Investment top of infrastructure wish list for next government
Sustainability

Investment top of infrastructure wish list for next government

New Zealand’s recovery could stall without fresh spending, as lawyers urge the next government to widen shovel-ready funding and speed reform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2020
Simple ways to protect against cyberattacks
Malware

Simple ways to protect against cyberattacks

Remote workers and online shoppers in New Zealand are facing a surge in Covid-19-themed phishing, ransomware and malware attacks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Sep 2020
Stop electrical fires and stay ahead of regulations with new AFDD tech
Smart Home

Stop electrical fires and stay ahead of regulations with new AFDD tech

Rising home electricity use is heightening fire risk, as the new device could help owners avoid rewiring costs and meet tougher rules.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
Buchan Group appoints McEwan and Burgess as Principal
Workplace culture

Buchan Group appoints McEwan and Burgess as Principal

The Christchurch studio's leadership is set to strengthen its architecture and design offer across New Zealand and overseas after the pair's promotion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Sep 2020
HERA appoints Dr Kaveh Andisheh General Manager of Structural Systems
University of Canterbury

HERA appoints Dr Kaveh Andisheh General Manager of Structural Systems

The appointment strengthens HERA’s structural systems team as it expands research, training and advice for New Zealand’s steel and metal composites sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
Young worker’s career cut short by unsafe machinery
Law

Young worker’s career cut short by unsafe machinery

A New Plymouth court has ordered more than USD $250,000 in penalties and reparation after a young worker lost three fingers in unguarded machinery.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
How to operate in a post-RMA environment
Education, Learning & Training

How to operate in a post-RMA environment

Weak planning, funding and governance are leaving New Zealand unable to deliver the wider public outcomes it now says it wants.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
Rules for managing remote workers
Virtual Private Networks

Rules for managing remote workers

Working from home can trigger fresh obligations on contracts, safety, privacy and security, with employers footing extra costs.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 20th Sep 2020
Will house prices continue to rise as we enter recession?
Hybrid & Remote Work

Will house prices continue to rise as we enter recession?

Record house prices and strong sales are fuelling doubts over Treasury’s forecast of a 5% fall by June next year.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Sun, 20th Sep 2020
Why $55 billion is not enough for New Zealand’s transport
Clean technologies

Why $55 billion is not enough for New Zealand’s transport

Funding will still fall short of fixing decades of underinvestment, with experts warning roads and rail need more to meet safety and climate goals.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2020
Hellers pays $200K for worker’s lost fingers
Law

Hellers pays $200K for worker’s lost fingers

A Christchurch meat plant has been fined and ordered to pay reparation after a worker lost four fingers in a cleaning accident.

By Georgie Hughes • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2020

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Enlighten Designs?
Customer Relationship Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Enlighten Designs?

Enlighten Designs CEO Damon Kelly discusses the company's business journey and vision for the future of web design in TechDay interview. #webdesign.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Nintex?
Digital Transformation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Nintex?

Nintex, a global heavyweight in process automation, is improving the way people work through management and automation. TechDay interviews Nintex APAC VP.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is CrowdStrike?
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is CrowdStrike?

CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, discusses its key products and offerings in an interview with TechDay. Find out more.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2020