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Company prosecuted for subcontractor’s death
Risk & Compliance

Company prosecuted for subcontractor’s death

WorkSafe says the case underlines lead contractors’ duty to protect subcontractors after a roofer fell 4.5 metres in Sydenham.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2022
More must be done to manage asbestos risks
Risk & Compliance

More must be done to manage asbestos risks

Poor handling of asbestos remains a deadly threat in ageing buildings, with WorkSafe warning around 220 New Zealanders die each year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2022
Mining act changes ‘at odds’ with climate change
Power / Energy

Mining act changes ‘at odds’ with climate change

Industry leaders say the rushed law change could deter investment in minerals needed for batteries, wind farms and other low-emissions infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
Rising OCR sees borrowers look beyond big banks
Bank of New Zealand

Rising OCR sees borrowers look beyond big banks

Higher borrowing costs are pushing first-home buyers towards brokers as the Reserve Bank lifts the Official Cash Rate to 4.25%.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
First concrete poured on $60m Auckland reservoir
Sustainability

First concrete poured on $60m Auckland reservoir

Water restrictions in Auckland may ease as a third reservoir moves ahead, with the $60 million project set to boost supply resilience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2022
Aussie developer drops Auckland skyscraper project
Property Market

Aussie developer drops Auckland skyscraper project

The move leaves Auckland’s tallest tower site back on the market as ICD Property refocuses on Australian projects amid a weaker global economy.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
What employers need to know about Fair Pay Agreements
Human Capital Management

What employers need to know about Fair Pay Agreements

Employers face new duties from 1 December as sector-wide bargaining can set minimum pay, leave and hours for covered workers.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract
Kordia

Kordia and Tait Communications score $1.4B NZ Govt contract

Kordia and Tait Communications have been chosen by the New Zealand Government to deliver a secure digital radio communications network for emergency responders.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
Repeating past mistakes of RMA
Sustainability

Repeating past mistakes of RMA

Critics say the overhaul could add bureaucracy and legal uncertainty, raising doubts it will ease New Zealand’s housing crisis.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022
Business fined after modified machine kills worker
Law

Business fined after modified machine kills worker

WorkSafe says the case highlights how moving or copying machinery without fresh checks can expose workers to fatal crushing hazards.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2022
Skills shortage to worsen by 38% in just six years
Supply Chain

Skills shortage to worsen by 38% in just six years

Manufacturers risk losing contracts and output as a government report warns the labour gap could top 40,000 workers by 2028.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022
The explosive risks working with heat-pumps, air-cons & fridges
Risk & Compliance

The explosive risks working with heat-pumps, air-cons & fridges

Businesses retrofitting flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants into existing cooling systems face a heightened fire and explosion risk, WorkSafe says.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022
Tech critical to reduce emissions
Clean technologies

Tech critical to reduce emissions

Digital tools could deliver 42 per cent of New Zealand’s 2030 emissions cuts, yet they were omitted from the government plan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Versent appoints Jordan Greig as General Manager for New South Wales, Queensland & New Zealand
Cloud Services

Versent appoints Jordan Greig as General Manager for New South Wales, Queensland & New Zealand

Versent appoints Jordan Greig as GM for NSW, Queensland and New Zealand. He brings 15 years of professional services experience to the role.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Pure Storage appoints Amy Rushall as Australia & New Zealand Area Vice President
Storage

Pure Storage appoints Amy Rushall as Australia & New Zealand Area Vice President

Pure appoints Amy Rushall as ANZ Area VP. Rushall will drive business in a key market, bringing success with technology to the region.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Orion Health appoints Carey Campbell as New Zealand & Australia Clinical Director
Health Technologies

Orion Health appoints Carey Campbell as New Zealand & Australia Clinical Director

Orion Health appoints Carey Campbell as NZ and Australia Clinical Director, with her experience aiding the firm in revolutionising healthcare technology.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Introducing Loyalty Now
Crypto

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Introducing Loyalty Now

Anurag Vasisth joins us to share more about Loyalty Now, its offerings, and the company's infrastructure in Asia Pacific.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from SNP
Data Analytics

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from SNP

Today on 10 Minute IT Jams we are joined by Gerald Faust who is the managing director and CEO, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, SNP.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2022