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Atomic.io appoints new CEO to lead growth
Software Development

Atomic.io appoints new CEO to lead growth

Atomic.io appoints new CEO, Duncan Journee, to lead growth as they continue to expand in Australia and New Zealand with major enterprise clients.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2023

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Exclusive: The problem Plan B solved for House of Travel
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: The problem Plan B solved for House of Travel

Before moving to Plan B, House of Travel had a poor-quality network. Its incumbent provider's technology was dated and unreliable.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023
NZ hydrogen to play key role in Toyota’s decarbonisation efforts
Data centers

NZ hydrogen to play key role in Toyota’s decarbonisation efforts

The new schemes have already cut tonnes of CO2 in Auckland and are set to widen Toyota NZ's decarbonisation push beyond cars.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023
Two regions buck downward trend in latest property figures
Northland

Two regions buck downward trend in latest property figures

National prices kept falling in March, but the West Coast and Southland posted annual gains as sales slowed and homes stayed longer on the market.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2023
Flawed procurement practices to blame for faulty Wellington streetlights
Risk & Compliance

Flawed procurement practices to blame for faulty Wellington streetlights

Wellington City Council faces a NZD $6 million repair bill after 17,000 LED streetlights proved unsafe in strong winds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023
Feedback sought on new mining and quarrying safety requirements
Risk & Compliance

Feedback sought on new mining and quarrying safety requirements

Operators could face new competency checks as WorkSafe seeks feedback on rules covering mining and quarrying certificates of competence.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023
Water reforms do not go far enough for mana whenua
Local Government

Water reforms do not go far enough for mana whenua

Mana whenua still lack influence over water services boards, despite revised reforms keeping shared decision-making in place across 10 regional entities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Apr 2023
Do we still need Covid-19 isolation rules?
University of Otago

Do we still need Covid-19 isolation rules?

Modelling suggests scrapping the seven-day rule could lift hospital admissions and deaths by up to 25% over six months.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Apr 2023
A new approach to student accommodation shortage
Higher education

A new approach to student accommodation shortage

Auckland’s student housing squeeze is easing as a NZD $250 million complex adds 907 rooms and could set a national template.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2023
Industrial property’s appeal continues
Supply Chain

Industrial property’s appeal continues

Vacancy remains near record lows as demand keeps industrial property attractive to investors, even as rising costs slow new development.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2023
New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit — can the private sector bridge the gap?
Disaster Recovery

New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit — can the private sector bridge the gap?

Cyclone Gabrielle has deepened New Zealand's infrastructure shortfall, as officials say public funding alone cannot cover a NZD $210 billion gap.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2023
Are exoskeletons the future of health & safety?
Data Analytics

Are exoskeletons the future of health & safety?

With injuries and labour shortages biting, wearable robotics are being trialled to cut strain, lift productivity and keep workers on the job.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023
Is the housing market a casualty of the Reserve Bank’s war on inflation?
Bank of New Zealand

Is the housing market a casualty of the Reserve Bank’s war on inflation?

Mortgage rates may already be near their peak, but new borrowers still face tough affordability tests and repricing pressure for months.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2023
Infrastructure New Zealand welcomes Nick Leggett as its new Chief Executive
Climate change

Infrastructure New Zealand welcomes Nick Leggett as its new Chief Executive

New Zealand's infrastructure deficit of USD $210 billion will face fresh scrutiny as Nick Leggett takes charge of the sector body on 24 April.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023
Data crucial during skyrocketing construction prices
Disaster Recovery

Data crucial during skyrocketing construction prices

Homeowners may be underinsured as rebuilding costs in New Zealand hit record highs, with some code changes adding 5-20% to bills.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
Ventia appoints new senior
Sustainability

Ventia appoints new senior

New Zealand clients may see broader infrastructure support as Ventia expands its local leadership with a newly created executive role.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
TTM steering group appointees named
Risk & Compliance

TTM steering group appointees named

A new industry panel will shape New Zealand’s switch to risk-based roadworks safety rules, with 12 appointees chosen from 38 applicants.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Apr 2023
Insolvency triggers record auction
Supply Chain

Insolvency triggers record auction

Creditors will see proceeds from more than 350 pieces of late-model earthmoving kit sold in New Zealand's biggest insolvency auction of its kind.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 2nd Apr 2023