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Less dwelling consents easing construction costs
Supply Chain

Less dwelling consents easing construction costs

Slowing demand is easing pressure on New Zealand builders, with construction cost growth now running well below the 2022 peak.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Resources to attract overseas talent
Skills shortage

Resources to attract overseas talent

A new toolkit is aimed at helping New Zealand builders and contractors fill vacancies as global labour shortages bite.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2023
Spreadsheets no longer fit for purpose in construction
Software-as-a-Service

Spreadsheets no longer fit for purpose in construction

Rising project risks are exposing how poor estimating can leave builders vulnerable to costly errors and margin erosion.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2023
Financial report shows 11% revenue increase for LG Electronics
Financial results

Financial report shows 11% revenue increase for LG Electronics

The New Zealand branch of LG Electronics Australia has released its latest financial report detailing its finances as of 31st December 2022.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023
Report shows 51% profit decrease for Acer New Zealand
Acer

Report shows 51% profit decrease for Acer New Zealand

Acer's New Zealand operation has released its latest financial report detailing its finances as of 31st December 2022.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023
Wellington hosts rail conference
Climate change

Wellington hosts rail conference

Passenger rail could cut emissions and widen access, but chronic underinvestment and patchy national coordination still hold New Zealand back.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023
Harbour bridge closures ‘over-cautious’ after 2020 incident
Supply Chain

Harbour bridge closures ‘over-cautious’ after 2020 incident

Auckland businesses face repeated disruptions as the transport agency’s lower wind thresholds keep forcing Harbour Bridge closures and delays.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2023
Showing up for your team in a recession
Human Capital Management

Showing up for your team in a recession

Open communication, mental health support and small perks can help employers keep staff loyal as recession pressures mount.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2023
NZ SMEs are thriving post-pandemic shows new survey
Fintech

NZ SMEs are thriving post-pandemic shows new survey

The survey results showed that compared with other countries globally, New Zealand is a digitally savvy nation.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023
Government orchestrates takeover of Auckland suburbs
Auckland Council

Government orchestrates takeover of Auckland suburbs

Auckland Council says it was blindsided as Kāinga Ora weighs taking over planning for suburbs on the light rail corridor, overriding local plans.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023
Are your mobile elevating work platforms fit for use?
Risk & Compliance

Are your mobile elevating work platforms fit for use?

Workers face greater height risks as inspectors find more self-made or modified platforms lacking basic safety features and certification.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023
Logistics sector 18,000 workers short by 2028
Robotics

Logistics sector 18,000 workers short by 2028

New research warns freight delays and higher consumer prices loom as New Zealand’s logistics worker gap is projected to quadruple by 2028.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2023
How are NZ’s commercial property markets faring this year?
eCommerce

How are NZ’s commercial property markets faring this year?

Vacancies are tightening and rents rising in New Zealand’s top cities, with industrial property remaining the strongest segment this quarter.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2023
PCBU responsibilities around lithium-ion batteries
Risk & Compliance

PCBU responsibilities around lithium-ion batteries

Workplace fires from lithium-ion batteries can trigger crippling fines or prison if PCBUs fail to act on known risks.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2023
Waste concrete gets new life in Wellington transport project
Downer

Waste concrete gets new life in Wellington transport project

The new paths should help Wellington residents travel more easily while diverting waste concrete and asphalt from landfill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2023
$500k fine for meatworks death
Risk & Compliance

$500k fine for meatworks death

Weak safety controls at AFFCO’s Wairoa plant have led to a NZD $502,500 court fine after a worker was crushed to death.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
Home sales record first annual increase in two years
Bank of New Zealand

Home sales record first annual increase in two years

Tighter stock on the market and a 7.5% rise in sales point to New Zealand housing volumes finally bottoming out after a long slump.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
Time running out to participate in construction survey
Disaster Recovery

Time running out to participate in construction survey

Construction firms have until 26 June to share views on workforce, technology and sector issues in a survey cited by MBIE.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2023