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Blasé attitudes to cybersecurity by business a national risk
Cybersecurity

Blasé attitudes to cybersecurity by business a national risk

The largely unregulated state of cybersecurity in NZ, and consequential ambivalence of most businesses, risk hurting the country's trading prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2022
Govt must step up to police social media - InternetNZ boss
Social Media

Govt must step up to police social media - InternetNZ boss

A technology industry leader is urging the government not to shy away from policing social media platforms in New Zealand.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2022
Three eCommerce trends set to dominate in 2022
Customer Relationship Management

Three eCommerce trends set to dominate in 2022

Australia's digital commerce sales surged by over AUD$54bn in 2020 and are predicted to hit AUD$60bn in 2021, according to GlobalData.

By Matt Humphries • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022

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Reputations will be won or lost on climate change transparency
Sustainability

Reputations will be won or lost on climate change transparency

Most New Zealanders want flood-risk homes disclosed, as a survey warns opaque climate messaging could damage trust across property markets.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2022
Why over half of construction professionals lack confidence in the future
Supply Chain

Why over half of construction professionals lack confidence in the future

Skills shortages, cost pressures and red tape are leaving New Zealand contractors wary as vital infrastructure projects come under strain.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022
Property lender throws $600m toward Kiwibuild revival
Housing

Property lender throws $600m toward Kiwibuild revival

Lifting price caps is expected to unlock stalled Auckland projects after the lender set aside GBP £600 million for about 1,000 homes.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 24th Jul 2022
The NZ TCF endorses move by ComCom to promote TDR dispute scheme
Unified Communications

The NZ TCF endorses move by ComCom to promote TDR dispute scheme

New Zealand Telecoms Forum welcomes Commerce Commission's push for greater access to dispute resolution scheme.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
TTM changes – what you need to know
Risk & Compliance

TTM changes – what you need to know

Road contractors face new duties as New Zealand shifts temporary traffic management from compliance rules to risk-based controls.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022
Border opening lets in more than just travellers
Data Protection

Border opening lets in more than just travellers

New Zealand's reopened borders are drawing in foreign fintech and banking tech groups, intensifying pressure on local firms to innovate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2022
A choice to shine or be left behind
Supply Chain

A choice to shine or be left behind

Infrastructure firms face growing pressure to prove climate and social value as stimulus spending, disclosures and stakeholder scrutiny intensify.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 12th Jun 2022
Businesses investing in ‘outdated’ cyber security
Digital Transformation

Businesses investing in ‘outdated’ cyber security

Most ANZ security leaders say old tools are failing against modern attacks, with 57% fearing breaches may have gone unnoticed.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022
How Australia’s new government plans to tackle its housing crisis
Sustainability

How Australia’s new government plans to tackle its housing crisis

Industry groups say Labor’s policies could ease affordability pressures after its weekend win made housing reforms more likely.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Wed, 25th May 2022
Country still divided on three waters reforms
Public Sector

Country still divided on three waters reforms

Councils and opponents remain split as the Government's water overhaul promises public ownership but keeps co-governance in place.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2022
Pandemic exposes importance of workplace air quality
Risk & Compliance

Pandemic exposes importance of workplace air quality

Most New Zealand workplaces lack air hygiene rules, despite research showing airborne viruses spread far more easily indoors than outdoors.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
Hugosave granted Major Payment Institution license
Financial Systems

Hugosave granted Major Payment Institution license

Hugosave has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2022
Crunch time: inside the Condev crisis
Supply Chain

Crunch time: inside the Condev crisis

Queensland developers are being asked to inject millions as Condev races to complete projects and avert collapse.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022
Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry
Supply Chain

Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry

Rising costs and supply chain strain have left owners and subcontractors facing delays, overruns and wider disruption after Probuild's collapse.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Feb 2022