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Downfall of Arrow reflects high risk of construction
Supply Chain

Downfall of Arrow reflects high risk of construction

Contractors and subcontractors face fresh losses as Arrow’s collapse highlights mounting pressure and disputes over risk in New Zealand building work.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Worker injured due to substandard machine guarding
Health and Safety

Worker injured due to substandard machine guarding

The firm was fined NZD $315,000 and ordered to pay reparations after a worker suffered crush injuries in a roller accident.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Genesis joins global EV100 initiative
Power / Energy

Genesis joins global EV100 initiative

The move will accelerate fleet electrification and could cut emissions, with Genesis already halfway to hybrid or electric light vehicles and adding chargers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Feb 2019
Medicinal cannabis scheme a priority
Licensing

Medicinal cannabis scheme a priority

Thousands of patients could benefit sooner if officials finalise regulations, licences and quality standards for the new scheme within 12 months.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 24th Feb 2019
KiwiRail back on track
Customer Experience

KiwiRail back on track

Reopening of the Main North Line helped lift KiwiRail's half-year revenue 12% to GBP £328.8 million and surplus to GBP £16.3 million.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
Timber company fined after two workers sustain serious injuries
Risk & Compliance

Timber company fined after two workers sustain serious injuries

WorkSafe says the repeated failures exposed staff to avoidable harm, leaving Claymark facing more than NZD $680,000 in penalties and reparations.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
Two small towns shine in real estate awards
Education, Learning & Training

Two small towns shine in real estate awards

North Waikato's Turangi and Huntly outperformed Auckland rivals as Century 21 New Zealand handed out its 2018 national awards in Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
New Infrastructure Commission endorsed by Infrastructure NZ
Public Sector

New Infrastructure Commission endorsed by Infrastructure NZ

It should reduce underinvestment, congestion and water problems by giving New Zealand’s infrastructure planning and procurement a more independent voice.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019
What the Reserve Bank’s decision means for the property market
Economics

What the Reserve Bank’s decision means for the property market

Low mortgage rates should keep property demand supported after the Reserve Bank left the official cash rate unchanged again, though risks remain.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019
Gaps in infrastructure pipeline 'causing headaches'
National Party

Gaps in infrastructure pipeline 'causing headaches'

Road contractors warn a nearly GBP £3 billion roading shortfall over two years is delaying jobs and leaving crews idle across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 17th Feb 2019
Waste mishap leads to enforceable undertaking
Law

Waste mishap leads to enforceable undertaking

The company will fund safety reforms and compensation after a waste station accident left a worker with a brain injury and broken leg.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 17th Feb 2019
Four-day working week a winner
Human Capital Management

Four-day working week a winner

Staff at Perpetual Guardian report higher productivity and wellbeing after a trial showed the shorter week could work at full pay.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2019
Upskill your team with a NZQA qualification from Site Safe
Risk & Compliance

Upskill your team with a NZQA qualification from Site Safe

Construction workers can now earn a nationally recognised health and safety qualification by completing 40 Site Safe programme credits.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
New ACC Funding for SMEs
Risk & Compliance

New ACC Funding for SMEs

SMEs in high-risk sectors will get help covering safety costs as a new ACC incentive programme targets workplace injuries over five years.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
Why the trucking industry is looking to female drivers
Human Capital Management

Why the trucking industry is looking to female drivers

Driver shortages may ease if more women are recruited, as new training courses attract female students and boost industry retention.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Jan 2019
Top three predictions for the 2019 property market
Bank of New Zealand

Top three predictions for the 2019 property market

Building consents must stay high if New Zealand is to make a dent in its housing shortfall, with the industry already running at full tilt.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 27th Jan 2019
CHASNZ’s three-part strategy to reform health and safety in construction
Supply Chain

CHASNZ’s three-part strategy to reform health and safety in construction

More than 70,000 assessments have already been carried out as the trust pushes for a unified safety benchmark across New Zealand construction.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Jan 2019
New Tauranga food and retail hub showcases shipping containers
Restaurants

New Tauranga food and retail hub showcases shipping containers

Shoppers and diners are already flocking to the inner city as a container-built precinct begins to revitalise Tauranga’s centre.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2019