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Tauranga startup signs global deal for robotic apple packers
Robotics

Tauranga startup signs global deal for robotic apple packers

New Zealand's Robotics Plus inks a global deal with GlobalPac Technologies to distribute its robotic apple packers, targeting US, Australia, and NZ markets.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018

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Builders beware – robots are on the rise!
Robotics

Builders beware – robots are on the rise!

FBR’s share price jumped 21 per cent after its Hadrian X robot built a 180sq m house in under three days, signalling possible disruption for builders.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018
Local industry trends match global technology pattern
Software-as-a-Service

Local industry trends match global technology pattern

Labour shortages and rising costs are pushing construction firms towards telematics, with 79% already using the software to track fleets and cut fuel use.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2018
Auckland’s supply chain complications causing problems
Data Analytics

Auckland’s supply chain complications causing problems

Freight delays are mounting as Auckland’s overloaded port and 9-5 warehouse habits strain deliveries, exporters and importers alike.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Nov 2018
Construction industry suffering a technology value gap
Data Analytics

Construction industry suffering a technology value gap

Most Kiwi builders are missing out on returns from new kit, as skills gaps and poor systems integration blunt tech gains.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
Spike in construction injuries cause for concern
Supply Chain

Spike in construction injuries cause for concern

More serious construction injuries have raised alarm after Statistics NZ recorded 72 cases last year, up from 45 in 2016.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 4th Nov 2018
Construction sector experiencing worrying woes
Risk & Compliance

Construction sector experiencing worrying woes

Failures and cost overruns are unsettling builders, even as New Zealand's construction pipeline is forecast to reach NZD $41 billion by 2023.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018
NZTech chief: Agritech could be a lifeline for exporters
Agricultural Technology

NZTech chief: Agritech could be a lifeline for exporters

NZTech's Graeme Muller sees agritech as a potential saviour for New Zealand's economy, joining 30 delegates in Silicon Valley to explore this promising sector.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
EPIC campaign for epic industry
Facebook

EPIC campaign for epic industry

Thousands of new workers will be needed to deliver planned infrastructure investment, putting pressure on contractors to widen the talent pool.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 29th Jul 2018
Small business confidence dips in June quarter - ANZ survey
Fintech

Small business confidence dips in June quarter - ANZ survey

Some small businesses are feeling less confident about the road ahead, with business confidence falling to a nine-year low in the June quarter.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
New course addresses driver shortage
Supply Chain

New course addresses driver shortage

Female enrolments at Manukau Institute of Technology’s new transport course are helping tackle a driver shortage that has hit freight operators hard.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2018
New Zealand job market growth re-balances to regions - SEEK
Power / Energy

New Zealand job market growth re-balances to regions - SEEK

New Zealand's regional job markets surge as Auckland's growth slows, with increases in Wellington (9.1%) and Canterbury (5.8%), SEEK reports.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018
Site Safe backs apprenticeship programme
Education, Learning & Training

Site Safe backs apprenticeship programme

Hundreds of apprentices will get cheaper health and safety training as Site Safe widens support for Skills Week across 16 providers.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Property and construction workers in particularly short supply
Data Analytics

Property and construction workers in particularly short supply

Demand for construction professionals is likely to keep outstripping supply this year, as New Zealand presses ahead with its housing push.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 8th Apr 2018
Yamaha invests in Tauranga-based robot company
Robotics

Yamaha invests in Tauranga-based robot company

Tauranga-based RPL is an early stage R&D company that develops robotics and automation solutions for highly variable agricultural environments.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Innovative move to improve construction labour shortage
Productivity

Innovative move to improve construction labour shortage

Construction firms should face fewer delays as Filipino recruits arrive with Site Safe health and safety training already completed.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
First scaffolding apprenticeship designed to help boost construction
Education, Learning & Training

First scaffolding apprenticeship designed to help boost construction

The new training path could help ease labour shortages as the sector targets 250 apprentices and more certified scaffolders by next year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2018
Hotel development surge requires caution
Construction

Hotel development surge requires caution

New hotel rooms could squeeze occupancy and rates if development outpaces demand in New Zealand’s tourism markets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017