CFOtech New Zealand - Technology news for CFOs & financial decision-makers
New Zealand

New Zealand (NZ) Stories - Page 237

Kiwi Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

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
RUSH appoints Tim Packer as Wellington general manager
Unified Communications

RUSH appoints Tim Packer as Wellington general manager

RUSH, the leading technology and design studio in New Zealand, appoints Tim Packer as Wellington General Manager for a new phase of growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
Fixing the cybersecurity blind spot in building management
Ransomware

Fixing the cybersecurity blind spot in building management

Smart buildings are exposing heating, lifts and ventilation to hackers as connected systems expand and legacy defences lag behind.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2022
Listening – a powerful safety tool
Risk & Compliance

Listening – a powerful safety tool

Worker buy-in is often the missing link, with listening helping managers improve reporting, engagement and hazard detection.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
Heavy transport company goes hydrogen
Power / Energy

Heavy transport company goes hydrogen

This could cut emissions by up to 40% as New Zealand’s biggest heavy transport fleet starts trialling on-site green hydrogen refuelling.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
The privacy and cybersecurity concerns of driving AVs in NZ
Cartech

The privacy and cybersecurity concerns of driving AVs in NZ

As New Zealand grapples with AV technology, data privacy and cybersecurity concerns loom large, with experts urging for prompt regulations.

By Jessie Chiang • 9 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
‘I’m not their mother’ no excuse for lax health and safety
Risk & Compliance

‘I’m not their mother’ no excuse for lax health and safety

A Kaikoura fencing sole trader has been ordered to pay NZD $22,500 after a teenage worker lost sight in one eye.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 17th Jul 2022
Ingram Micro appoints Leon De Suza as commercial - consumer director
Apple

Ingram Micro appoints Leon De Suza as commercial - consumer director

Ingram Micro NZ combines commercial-consumer units, appoints Leon De Suza as director & Blair Wilson as retail-consumer GM.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022
Live polarity testing – how it can go wrong
Injury

Live polarity testing – how it can go wrong

Improper testing left a school fence and a home roof space energised, prompting warnings that live polarity checks can trigger fires and electrocution.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022
Climate goals need leadership and commitment
Auckland Council

Climate goals need leadership and commitment

A High Court ruling has deepened fears Auckland Council’s climate plan may be sidelined as transport decisions cut emissions far too slowly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022
Research finds Kiwis prefer real backdrops in video calls
EduTech

Research finds Kiwis prefer real backdrops in video calls

New research from Natural Paint Co. has found that 74% of Kiwis prefer seeing a natural background behind people during video meetings.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022
Capital’s climate action gains global recognition
Smart Cities

Capital’s climate action gains global recognition

Wellington’s climate strategy has put it among 280 cities worldwide shortlisted by WWF, with results due later in July.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Sektor selected as exclusive distributor for Bosstab in ANZ
Health Technologies

Sektor selected as exclusive distributor for Bosstab in ANZ

Sektor says it's delighted to announce its appointment as the exclusive distributor for Bosstab products in Australia and New Zealand.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
Teltrac Communications appoints Bart Brichau as CEO
eCommerce

Teltrac Communications appoints Bart Brichau as CEO

Bart Brichau has been appointed as new CEO of the company. An experienced business leader, Brichau will succeed acting CEO Michael Myles.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022
ScienceLogic appoints Richard Parker as ANZ vice president & general manager
Digital Transformation

ScienceLogic appoints Richard Parker as ANZ vice president & general manager

IT sales executive Richard Parker joins ScienceLogic as ANZ VP and GM, leading the expansion of ScienceLogic's Asia-Pacific footprint.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022
Milestone appoints Ash Ramanayake as country manager
Digital Entertainment

Milestone appoints Ash Ramanayake as country manager

Ash Ramanayake appointed country manager for Milestone Systems in Australia, New Zealand, and the wider South Pacific region.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022
Rachel Bondi ascends to VP of Microsoft Asia SMC
Microsoft

Rachel Bondi ascends to VP of Microsoft Asia SMC

Rachel Bondi becomes VP for Microsoft's SMC Asia team; Vanessa Sorenson appointed as ANZ global partner solutions director.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories