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Waihī mine campsite faces scrutiny as council weighs renewal
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Homeowners could still face charges of up to $45,000 in major growth areas as the council seeks to recoup infrastructure costs.
Connexis returns to industry ownership amid skills shortages
The governance shift gives New Zealand infrastructure employers direct influence over training as persistent skills shortages bite across key sectors.
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DocuWare lands challenger spot in Gartner's 2026 document management review as the software maker touts AI-ready tools and partner-led growth.
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New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing
Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.
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Gartner outlines four tactics behind efficient growth
Gartner identifies four finance tactics it says helped 105 US-listed firms beat peers with a 51% total shareholder return premium.
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Global spending on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) systems is projected to reach USD $51.7 billion by 2028, an 80% increase driven by AI's role in enhancing risk assessment, according to Juniper Research.
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