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Three steps forward and none back
Supply Chain

Three steps forward and none back

Roofers and homeowners are seeing faster quotes and lower costs as the platform expands, but Logan says legislation still lags behind demand.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Safety-first culture in construction
Risk & Compliance

Safety-first culture in construction

Smaller builders could struggle to meet the costs of tougher risk management as WorkSafe shifts towards education and culture over prosecution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Understanding the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill
Clean technologies

Understanding the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill

Investors face higher borrowing costs and weaker green incentives as the bill's tax cuts are offset by a larger deficit and fresh tariff pressure.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
New property fund targets NZD $1 billion export-focused assets by 2030
Supply Chain

New property fund targets NZD $1 billion export-focused assets by 2030

Erskine Owen Veritas Property Fund begins with a NZD $24m Hawke's Bay coolstore, aiming for a NZD $1 billion export-focused asset portfolio by 2030.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Quarry industry argues for naturally-sourced sand
Sustainability

Quarry industry argues for naturally-sourced sand

New Zealand faces higher costs for homes and infrastructure unless councils protect natural sand supplies as manufactured material covers only a fraction of demand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
RX Japan Opens Exhibitor Registration for JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2025, Aiming to Surpass 2024 Success
Digital Transformation

RX Japan Opens Exhibitor Registration for JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2025, Aiming to Surpass 2024 Success

Exhibitors can now book space for Japan’s biggest building trade fair, after last year drew more than 600 companies and 38,000 visitors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
SiteWise Reaches 10-Year Milestone, Empowering Thousands in Health and Safety
Supply Chain

SiteWise Reaches 10-Year Milestone, Empowering Thousands in Health and Safety

The database now covers more than 10,000 customers after a decade of helping New Zealand contractors meet health and safety standards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Australasian AI expansion ramps up with billion dollar investment in data centres
Data centers

Australasian AI expansion ramps up with billion dollar investment in data centres

Demand for cloud and AI workloads is driving new Australian data centre capacity as Partners Group backs GreenSquareDC with up to A$1.2 billion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Oman Design & Build Week 2025 in the Middle East
Smart Cities

Oman Design & Build Week 2025 in the Middle East

Developers and buyers will gather in Muscat for a three-day construction, design and property event at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 16th Feb 2025
Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Poised to Revolutionize the Industry
Robotics

Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Poised to Revolutionize the Industry

Bengaluru’s logistics boom is drawing 165-plus exhibitors and 10,000 professionals to a November expo on warehouse automation.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 16th Feb 2025
Shaping the future of workspaces
Artificial Intelligence

Shaping the future of workspaces

Demand for flexible offices is climbing in New Zealand as AI and hybrid work reshape space needs, with hubs and spokes set to dominate corporate use.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Inclusiveness in an AI driven city
Smart Cities

Inclusiveness in an AI driven city

Auckland and Wellington are among Asia-Pacific’s most inclusive cities, with social equity seen as a driver of talent, growth and investment.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Poised to Revolutionize the Industry
Robotics

Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and Poised to Revolutionize the Industry

Bengaluru’s warehousing and logistics firms are set for a bigger showcase as 165 companies and 10,000 professionals gather in November.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 26th Jan 2025
RX Japan Unveils Tile World at JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2024, Igniting Global Tile Market Showcase
Smart Cities

RX Japan Unveils Tile World at JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2024, Igniting Global Tile Market Showcase

A new tile showcase at Tokyo Big Sight aims to draw architects and builders as JAPAN BUILD Tokyo 2024 expands its international reach.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
JAPAN BUILD 2024 Expands International Presence for its 9 th Tokyo Edition
Smart Cities

JAPAN BUILD 2024 Expands International Presence for its 9 th Tokyo Edition

More than 560 exhibitors from around the world will help draw 34,443 visitors to Tokyo Big Sight, signalling stronger global demand for building tech.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Harvey Norman reports financial turnaround despite decline in revenue
Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman reports financial turnaround despite decline in revenue

Harvey Norman reports a turnaround with a profit of NZD 9.86 million for the year despite a 10.4% fall in revenue to NZD 62.04 million.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
REA issues guidance on Gen AI use in real estate services
Data Protection

REA issues guidance on Gen AI use in real estate services

The Real Estate Authority has published guidance for real estate professionals on the responsible use of generative AI, stressing accountability for service delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
TFE-HERITAGE HOTELS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP SHOWS CONFIDENCE IN NEW ZEALAND ACCOMMODATION SECTOR
Real estate

TFE-HERITAGE HOTELS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP SHOWS CONFIDENCE IN NEW ZEALAND ACCOMMODATION SECTOR

Five New Zealand hotels are set for refurbishment as TFE Hotels expands its footprint and bets on rising visitor numbers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Futureverse selects Ripple Custody for digital asset security
Artificial Intelligence

Futureverse selects Ripple Custody for digital asset security

Futureverse partners with Ripple Custody for secure digital asset management, leveraging Ripple's security and compliance strengths to bolster its AI and metaverse offerings.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024