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Stress in construction – what causes it and how to deal with it
Supply Chain

Stress in construction – what causes it and how to deal with it

Poor communication, unrealistic deadlines and weak coordination are fuelling stress on New Zealand construction sites, a study finds.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
RMA should be scrapped, panel finds
Sustainability

RMA should be scrapped, panel finds

Business leaders say the overhaul could speed up planning, cut costs and improve housing and infrastructure delivery, but local councils face uncertainty.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2020
How Tiwai Point’s closure will transform New Zealand’s power grid
Power / Energy

How Tiwai Point’s closure will transform New Zealand’s power grid

New transmission upgrades and extra storage will be needed as the smelter’s exit frees up 12% of New Zealand’s electricity, experts say.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2020
Concerns over fast tracking of RMA consents
Disaster Recovery

Concerns over fast tracking of RMA consents

Planners warn the rushed consents could sideline community input and environmental safeguards as recovery projects are sped through this month.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2020
New programme addresses skills shortage as tech shakes up primary industries
Massey University

New programme addresses skills shortage as tech shakes up primary industries

Microsoft and Massey University launch Industry 4.0 Accelerator to bridge skills gap in New Zealand's primary industries, boosting innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020
Microsoft, Massey and The Collaborative Studio launch accelerator education programme
EduTech

Microsoft, Massey and The Collaborative Studio launch accelerator education programme

Microsoft, Massey University and The Collaborative Studio have launched a programme to address skills shortages in primary industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
Is tourism destroying New Zealand?
University of Canterbury

Is tourism destroying New Zealand?

Rising visitor numbers are putting New Zealand’s lakes, tracks and towns under strain, with a watchdog warning current policy will not curb damage.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2020
Registration for Sprout Accelerator open; $500,000 up for grabs
Callaghan Innovation

Registration for Sprout Accelerator open; $500,000 up for grabs

Eight New Zealand start-ups will be selected to join the six-month accelerator, which provides business coaching, mentoring, network access and courses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
Kiwi startups head to San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt
Supply Chain

Kiwi startups head to San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt

Kiwi startups to shine at TechCrunch Disrupt in the US, with ecentre's NZ Pavilion highlighting local innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
ecentre's Sprint Global 2019 accelerator primed for action
Massey University

ecentre's Sprint Global 2019 accelerator primed for action

Massey University's ecentre is launching Sprint Global 2019, an accelerator programme to help New Zealand startups go global faster.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2019
PhD student's wildlife-monitoring drone wins award
Drones

PhD student's wildlife-monitoring drone wins award

A Massey University PhD student's innovative drone for monitoring New Zealand's endangered yellow-eyed penguins has won the Innovate 2018 competition.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018
Everything you hoped you would never need to know about synthetic cannabis
Education, Learning & Training

Everything you hoped you would never need to know about synthetic cannabis

Deaths linked to synthetic cannabis have surged to as many as 45 in a year, prompting calls for faster warnings and tougher supply action.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
HASANZ launches scholarship programme
Risk & Compliance

HASANZ launches scholarship programme

Up to GBP £5,000 a year is on offer for workers seeking tertiary study in workplace health and safety, with mentoring included.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018

Global Stories

Massey University stories

Female leaders are better employers than male counterparts - AUT study
Auckland University of Technology

Female leaders are better employers than male counterparts - AUT study

Female leaders have a more positive impact on employees' wellbeing, according to a survey of New Zealand workers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Massey Uni students win big at global IoT challenge
Internet of Things

Massey Uni students win big at global IoT challenge

Massey Uni students bagged USD $25,000 cash and equipment at Keysight's global IoT challenge in NYC with their innovative air quality sensors.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Massey Uni & Stats NZ launch first research database
Data Analytics

Massey Uni & Stats NZ launch first research database

Massey University, in collaboration with Statistics New Zealand, has opened NZ's first teaching and research database at its Wellington campus.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
NZ managers prefer intuition to big data, Massey study finds
Data Analytics

NZ managers prefer intuition to big data, Massey study finds

Many senior managers in New Zealand businesses have an inherent distrust of big data, opting instead to rely on their own intuition.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2019
Lack of financial support for Māori entrepreneurs leaves businesses struggling
Fintech

Lack of financial support for Māori entrepreneurs leaves businesses struggling

Māori entrepreneurs are being held back from financial success due to issues with accessing finance, managing debt and wealth, and tax compliance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018