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Commissioners release privacy factsheet for .nz domain registrants

The Domain Name Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner have released new guidance to promote good privacy practices in the .nz domain name space.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

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Auckland Transport

Auckland industrial property a steady performer

Tight vacancy and rising rents are keeping Auckland industrial yields near record lows, despite signs of slower growth later this year.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

National Broadband Network

Australia’s infrastructure investment wave set to peak

Australia’s public works boom is nearing its peak, with activity forecast to fall next year as LNG projects finish and government spending eases.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 20th May 2018

Risk & Compliance

Effective fatigue management for drivers a must

Thousands of logbook breaches last year exposed how fatigue and paperwork mistakes can sideline drivers, cost firms, and cause deadly crashes.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Sustainability

Hamilton and Waikato show the way with ‘warm white’ LED street lighting

Residents will get softer, less intrusive lighting as the NZD $7.2 million upgrade cuts glare, boosts safety and saves power.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Property Market

Sales volumes increase biggest in almost two years

Sales growth was strongest in 23 months as New Zealand’s property market posted its biggest annual rise since May 2016, REINZ said.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018

Procurement

Delivery key to record $42 billion capital programme

Specialised procurement is being urged to keep NZD $42 billion in capital spending on schedule, as costs could rise if projects are poorly sequenced.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Kiwisaver

KiwiSaver members urged to claim their 'free money'

ANZ Investments urges KiwiSaver members to claim up to NZD $521 in 'free money' from the Government by meeting contribution requirements before June 30.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Crypto

NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million

The company will use the money to grow its New Zealand user base before setting its sights on international expansion to markets such as Singapore.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Customer Relationship Management

National AI strategy urgently needed, major report insists

A shortage of local AI talent risks leaving New Zealand a downstream consumer of overseas research unless ministers set a coordinated strategy soon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Gaming

Nintendo announces a brand new adjustable charging stand for its Switch console

Nintendo has announced a brand new adjustable charging stand for the Nintendo Switch console coming out later this year.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018

Supply Chain

Drivers tapped for tips during Road Safety Week

Truck drivers are urging other road users to avoid blind spots and sudden braking as New Zealand marks Road Safety Week.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018

Housing

KiwiBuild housing development scheme launched

New government backing is aimed at unlocking stalled private housing projects and speeding delivery of affordable KiwiBuild homes across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018

Vodafone

How Vodafone aims to speed up cancer research

Vodafone has launched the DreamLab app, turning smartphones into a virtual supercomputer to enhance cancer research, free to all Vodafone mobile customers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

Manufacturing

Labour-saving tools enable one person to safely do the job of two

New pullers and cordless pumps shown in Auckland could cut maintenance time and let one worker safely handle jobs once needing two.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

Construction

Komatsu intelligent machines delivering major advantages for Matamata contractor

Savings are already mounting for Matamata contractor Stephen McPherson, whose new Komatsu iMC machines let his crew trim sites faster and more accurately.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018