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What were 2022’s top performing suburbs?

Higher mortgage rates and tighter lending rules have left New Zealand’s housing market weaker than expected, with sales at a 12-year low.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2023

Cybersecurity

Advantage appoints Auckland based Security & Cloud specialist

Advantage, a NZ-based IT services provider, appoints Melvin Pather as ICT Security and Cloud Specialist to boost its cybersecurity competency.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022

Bank of New Zealand

Higher mortgages create hesitant housing market

Rising borrowing costs are keeping buyers on the sidelines as New Zealand sales fall 36.1% year on year and prices soften.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2022

Bank of New Zealand

‘One bright light’ amidst housing market downturn

Sales rose nearly 8% in November, offering a rare sign of resilience as New Zealand’s median house price fell 12.4% year on year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2022

Risk & Compliance

Identified shortcomings adversely impact safe chemical management

Industry-backed codes are seen as the quickest fix for WorkSafe NZ’s stretched oversight of chemical safety, amid a widening funding gap.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2022

Human Capital Management

Immigration policy changes welcomed by infrastructure sector

Civil contractors say the new visa pathways should ease labour shortages, helping get transport, water and energy projects built faster.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2022

Sustainability

Commercial property market snapshot Q4 2022

Vacancy and rents are diverging sharply as investors favour prime offices, while retail footfall and industrial demand remain uneven across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 11th Dec 2022

Digital Transformation

How the cloud can help fill job shortages

Cloud-based collaboration could ease infrastructure skills gaps by letting firms tap overseas talent while keeping local engineers involved in global work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2022

Artificial Intelligence

Two-way texting saves lives

Construction apprentices are being flagged for urgent help after 211,235 confidential text check-ins uncovered 74 extreme-risk cases.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 4th Dec 2022

Risk & Compliance

Another fine for unsafe machinery injury

A Northland steel worker lost part of a finger after his hand slipped into an unguarded press brake, prompting a USD $220,000 fine.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022

Smart Cities

NZTA dishing out millions in innovation funding

Successful bidders will share GBP £4.2 million to tackle roadworks safety, urban freight and mixed-mode transport problems.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2022

Bank of New Zealand

Wellington at ‘epicentre’ of property downturn

Mortgage holders may welcome easing nationwide declines, but Wellington is still leading the slump, with Porirua posting the steepest falls.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2022

Auckland Council

How construction site will recycle 90% of its waste

An Auckland build has diverted 91% of debris from landfill, showing builders can cut waste sharply with sorting and recycling.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

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Ivanti appoints new Partner Sales Director for ANZ

Ivanti hires Michael Coleman as Partner Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand to strengthen their partner ecosystem and streamline lead generation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Dec 2022