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New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified

Water shortages, climate pressure and rapid urban growth are forcing planners to rethink housing, infrastructure and environmental protection across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
Vodafone gets poor reception in latest telco survey
Skinny

Vodafone gets poor reception in latest telco survey

Poor service and long wait times have left Vodafone bottom of Consumer NZ’s latest satisfaction survey for mobile and broadband customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 4th Feb 2018
Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?
Digital Entertainment

Is snacking in front of the telly bad for Kiwi kids?

Growing dependence on digital devices and social media could be having a negative impact on Kiwi waistlines according to the Ministry of Health.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Plan A Tender Specialists now a Major Associate for Civil Contractors NZ nationwide
Supply Chain

Plan A Tender Specialists now a Major Associate for Civil Contractors NZ nationwide

Civil contractors face tougher bids as procurement shifts towards quality, sustainability and whole-of-life value for ratepayers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Samsung NZ unveil the latest members of their smartphone family
Samsung

Samsung NZ unveil the latest members of their smartphone family

Samsung New Zealand has unveiled the Galaxy A8 and A8+, new additions to their A series, featuring Dual Front Cameras, sleek design, and enhanced usability.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Survey reveals Kiwi telcos leaving consumers dissatisfied
Unified Communications

Survey reveals Kiwi telcos leaving consumers dissatisfied

Vodafone and Spark customers in New Zealand express dissatisfaction with wait times and unhelpful service, according to a Consumer NZ survey.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Protecting workers from solar UV radiation
Risk & Compliance

Protecting workers from solar UV radiation

Hot weather is heightening the risk of skin cancer and other illness for outdoor staff unless employers manage sun exposure properly.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018
Robotics

Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018

Demand for digital skills is set to outpace graduates in New Zealand, with smarter homes and medical drone trials also set to affect daily life.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
First scaffolding apprenticeship designed to help boost construction
Education, Learning & Training

First scaffolding apprenticeship designed to help boost construction

The new training path could help ease labour shortages as the sector targets 250 apprentices and more certified scaffolders by next year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2018
Kiwi company Umbrellar boosts cloud offerings with Azure and Azure Stack
Public Cloud

Kiwi company Umbrellar boosts cloud offerings with Azure and Azure Stack

Kiwi businesses will be able to harness Azure Public Cloud through locally hosted Azure Stack to help drive digital transformation efforts.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2018
National first aid training partnership forged
Education, Learning & Training

National first aid training partnership forged

More than 600 apprentices will receive standardised first aid and CPR training under a nationwide deal, boosting industry competency.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Top Google researcher to address Auckland digital summit
Smart Cities

Top Google researcher to address Auckland digital summit

Auckland’s biggest global tech summit will draw more than 450 delegates as New Zealand pushes a national digital roadmap.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
The government invests $3.7 million in EV technology
Cartech

The government invests $3.7 million in EV technology

More electric vehicles will be hitting New Zealand's highways, bus lanes and streets with another round of government funding.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Road safety charity calls on fleets to tackle driver distraction
Risk & Compliance

Road safety charity calls on fleets to tackle driver distraction

More than a third of fleet operators are not monitoring distraction, raising crash risks for drivers and prompting calls for stricter policies.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Keep fatigue out of the workplace
Risk & Compliance

Keep fatigue out of the workplace

Fatigue can raise the risk of workplace incidents, leaving businesses and workers responsible for spotting tiredness before it affects safety.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Electric vehicles and SUVs face off as Kiwis choose a dream car
Cartech

Electric vehicles and SUVs face off as Kiwis choose a dream car

As Kiwis dream of a new car in 2018, SUVs and utes top the wishlist, though electric vehicles are gaining traction, with over 6,000 now on NZ roads.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
Kiwi company launches DIY wireless asset tracker
Kiwi

Kiwi company launches DIY wireless asset tracker

New Zealand's Wireless Nation introduces the Fox Tracker, a DIY wireless asset tracker that could save businesses and individuals thousands of dollars annually.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2017
The Warehouse installs EV chargers across NZ
Cartech

The Warehouse installs EV chargers across NZ

The Warehouse is installing EV charging stations at stores across New Zealand, starting in Invercargill, with free charging available for the first few months.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017