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New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research
Malware

New Zealanders hit hard by trackers according to new Norton research

NortonLifeLock research reveals alarming rise in online tracking and security threats in New Zealand, with 6,327,788 cyber threats blocked in Q4 2021.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
2021 wrap-up sheds light on this year’s property market
Bank of New Zealand

2021 wrap-up sheds light on this year’s property market

Rising rates and tighter lending rules are likely to cool demand, with CoreLogic warning some fixed-rate borrowers could soon see repayments double.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Business facing liquidation after double fatality
Risk & Compliance

Business facing liquidation after double fatality

The operator’s failure to register and train staff properly has left it facing liquidation after being fined GBP £595,000 over two tourist deaths.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Biofuel mandate – lower emissions or just higher fuel prices?
Supply Chain

Biofuel mandate – lower emissions or just higher fuel prices?

Motorists could face higher pump prices as New Zealand's sustainable biofuels mandate aims to curb transport emissions from April 2023.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Red light for construction sector – what changes?
Hybrid & Remote Work

Red light for construction sector – what changes?

Builders face stricter site controls, from masked public interactions to work bubbles and tracing records, as New Zealand shifts to Red.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Jan 2022
Dos and don’ts for young people in the workplace
Manufacturing

Dos and don’ts for young people in the workplace

Employers must manage fresh safety risks as young workers are barred from hazardous tasks, machinery and some night shifts.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Wellington wins global prize for innovation
Smart Cities

Wellington wins global prize for innovation

The capital will use a US$1 million grant to expand its Digital Twin, helping planners test climate adaptation options over three years.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
Worker injured after falling from ladder
Health and Safety

Worker injured after falling from ladder

WorkSafe says a quarry worker suffered a fractured rib and leg stitches after a 2.1m fall from a ladder, and will miss 14 days.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
REINZ December figures reveal house price drop
Bank of New Zealand

REINZ December figures reveal house price drop

First-home buyers are feeling the pinch as tighter lending rules help push New Zealand’s median house price down 1.6% in December.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
New Zealand – let's get your IT supply chain secured!
Supply Chain

New Zealand – let's get your IT supply chain secured!

IT supply chain attacks are on the rise, with up to 40% of breaches originating from weak supply chains. It's time for organisations to wake up to the risks.

By Jan Klinkner • 6 min read • Mon, 17th Jan 2022
Construction procurement guidelines published
Risk & Compliance

Construction procurement guidelines published

Government buyers and contractors gain new procurement guidance aimed at boosting jobs, cutting waste and lifting long-term public value.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Jan 2022
Will the credit crunch kill the housing boom?
Bank of New Zealand

Will the credit crunch kill the housing boom?

First-home buyers are being refused finance after going unconditional, as tougher bank rules and lending checks squeeze borrowing.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
Another business prosecuted for multiple Covid breaches
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Another business prosecuted for multiple Covid breaches

A Christchurch restaurant faces NZD $20,000 in fines after WorkSafe found months of ignored Covid-19 rules and missing vaccine-pass checks.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
New Zealanders pessimistic after hottest year on record
Sustainability

New Zealanders pessimistic after hottest year on record

Public confidence is fading that damaging temperature rises can be avoided, even as concern about climate change hits its highest level in nearly a decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
Who foots the bill if Covid-19 impacts your project?
Supply Chain

Who foots the bill if Covid-19 impacts your project?

Contract wording will decide whether builders absorb Covid-19 shutdown and isolation costs, with no automatic time extension if it is silent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Jan 2022
Truck runs over mechanic’s vehicle and drives away
Health and Safety

Truck runs over mechanic’s vehicle and drives away

A mechanic’s light vehicle was crushed in a truck park when a departing dump truck drove over its tray and left without realising.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
Insolvencies hit Australian construction sector – is New Zealand next?
Supply Chain

Insolvencies hit Australian construction sector – is New Zealand next?

Construction firms are under pressure as insolvencies account for a quarter of all business failures, with New Zealand now watching closely.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
Business penalised for not meeting vaccination requirements
Social Media

Business penalised for not meeting vaccination requirements

Auckland martial arts centre Oliver MMA faces a USD $12,000 fine, the first COVID-related penalty WorkSafe has issued under the traffic light system.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jan 2022