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Rental market winners and losers
GFC

Rental market winners and losers

Rents are falling in Queenstown and other pockets, but most areas are still posting gains as the recession deepens and job losses loom.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
Employers warned against illegal pay cuts
Human Capital Management

Employers warned against illegal pay cuts

Six workers must be repaid after unlawful salary cuts at a hospice trust prompted a warning on consultation rules and minimum wage limits.

By Georgie Hughes • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
Dr Lisbeth Jacobs appointed to BRANZ Board
Digital Transformation

Dr Lisbeth Jacobs appointed to BRANZ Board

Her appointment strengthens BRANZ’s governance as it pursues building-sector reform, with the new director bringing 20 years’ leadership and strategy experience.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 23rd Aug 2020
Property investors unswayed by Covid uncertainty
Bank of New Zealand

Property investors unswayed by Covid uncertainty

Auckland and Dunedin buyers are skewing towards mortgaged investors, as July's share hit a four-year high despite fresh Covid-19 uncertainty.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Aug 2020
Common mistakes when dealing with redundancies
Human Capital Management

Common mistakes when dealing with redundancies

MBIE has warned employers that rushed cutbacks can trigger personal grievance claims and costly penalties if proper redundancy process is ignored.

By Georgie Hughes • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
Estuary management is failing, say experts
University of Otago

Estuary management is failing, say experts

Experts say estuaries need stronger protections and better monitoring as pollution, sediment and sea-level rise threaten New Zealand’s waterways.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
Auckland projects closer to construction
Auckland Council

Auckland projects closer to construction

Tender documents have been issued for two Auckland transport schemes, bringing planned roadworks a step nearer and easing congestion for growing suburbs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020
Emergency preparedness saves lives in the workplace
Disaster Recovery

Emergency preparedness saves lives in the workplace

Prepared workplaces can cut fatal delays, with alarms, drills and first aid skills helping staff respond within minutes.

By Georgie Hughes • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020
New responsibilities under Level Two and Three
Risk & Compliance

New responsibilities under Level Two and Three

Contractors must now issue travel letters and display QR posters as COVID-19 rules tighten across Alert Levels 2 and 3.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Aug 2020
Property market continues to defy expectations
Property Market

Property market continues to defy expectations

Sales and prices rose across New Zealand in July, but REINZ warned the market may not keep its post-lockdown pace for long.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Sun, 16th Aug 2020
The pros and cons of working from home
Digital Transformation

The pros and cons of working from home

Remote teams gained flexibility and trust, but the study finds blurred home-life boundaries and fewer spontaneous ideas may hinder productivity.

By Georgie Hughes • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2020
Big steps forward for Urban Growth Agenda
Data Analytics

Big steps forward for Urban Growth Agenda

Sweeping planning and infrastructure reforms could speed housing and business land supply, although transport pricing still awaits progress.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2020
What to do under new lockdown restrictions
Data Privacy

What to do under new lockdown restrictions

New cases in South Auckland have triggered renewed calls for masks, tracing and social distancing as Auckland moves back to Alert Level 3.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Government’s $100m investment to protect jobs and the environment
Sustainability

Government’s $100m investment to protect jobs and the environment

Funding for 29 climate-protection projects is set to shield regions from flooding and erosion while supporting quarrying jobs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Big data suggests office, retail, and tourism Covid recovery
Data Analytics

Big data suggests office, retail, and tourism Covid recovery

City-centre footfall is rebounding, with new mobility data hinting at a steadier office market and a faster retail and tourism recovery.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Why GPS is not a good monitoring solution for indoor lone workers
Risk & Compliance

Why GPS is not a good monitoring solution for indoor lone workers

Indoor alarm alerts can still fail to pinpoint lone workers because GPS signals cannot penetrate roofs, walls or thick foliage.

By Georgie Hughes • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2020
Long term future for long term tenants
New Zealand Labour Party

Long term future for long term tenants

Tenants will gain stronger eviction protections and annual rent caps, but landlords warn the new law could shrink supply and lift rents.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2020

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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is 8x8?
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is 8x8?

TechDay launches 10 Minute IT Jams series, providing insights into technology companies in the Asia-Pacific region. 8x8 discussed in latest video.

By Nick Forrester • 1 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020