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Lawyer reflects on Mainzeal’s demise
Construction

Lawyer reflects on Mainzeal’s demise

The collapse left unsecured creditors facing a NZD $110 million shortfall and sparked a Supreme Court ruling that reshaped directors’ liability.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
SiteWise Reaches 10-Year Milestone, Empowering Thousands in Health and Safety
Facilities management

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
How to optimise your air con for lower energy bills
Smart Cities

How to optimise your air con for lower energy bills

IoT sensors and machine learning can trim cooling demand, helping building operators cut bills and emissions without costly retrofits.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025
Crypto

Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025

A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
BEX Asia (The Built Environment Expo) in Singapore
Construction

BEX Asia (The Built Environment Expo) in Singapore

Held at Marina Bay Sands in September, the expo is expected to draw thousands of professionals seeking deals, contacts and CPD points.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Why the property market lacked its summer sizzle
Real estate

Why the property market lacked its summer sizzle

Falling interest rates have yet to shake New Zealand’s housing market out of its summer lull, with values up just 0.5% in three months.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Elumo launch promises to revolutionise shared space rents
Physical Security

Elumo launch promises to revolutionise shared space rents

Essensys has launched elumo, a breakthrough solution aimed at transforming the management of shared meeting spaces amid the growing trend of hybrid work.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th 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
NFTs aren't just art - they will shape your future
Gaming

NFTs aren't just art - they will shape your future

NFTs are evolving beyond digital art, impacting sectors like music and finance, and offering unique opportunities for ownership in the digital future.

By Janine Grainger • 7 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest
Human Capital Management

Fit out costs rise in Asia Pacific, Tokyo remains priciest

Fit out costs are on the rise across APAC, with Tokyo maintaining its position as the priciest city at USD $195 per square foot, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
More houses for sale now than in the last decade
Real estate

More houses for sale now than in the last decade

Buyers now have more negotiating power as national housing stock tops 35,000, even though new listings came in below expectations in February.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 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
Risks and benefits of AI in cybersecurity
Malware

Risks and benefits of AI in cybersecurity

Security teams are being urged to pair AI with human oversight as bias, privacy risks and adversarial attacks can weaken defences.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Shaping the future of workspaces
Real estate

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
Domestic Real Estate
Real estate

Domestic Real Estate

National average asking prices rose 60.3% in 10 years, but Auckland lagged as regional New Zealand drove most of the gains.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th 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 • 6 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
The way it is and the way it should be
Digital Transformation

The way it is and the way it should be

A skilled labour crunch, weak investment and slow policy change are set to keep Aotearoa New Zealand’s construction sector under strain in 2025.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
AI worksite safety for small business
Robotics

AI worksite safety for small business

Cheap AI tools are helping small firms cut worksite risks, from forklift collisions to hazardous inspections, while lifting compliance.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Building the next generation of health and safety leaders for a stronger construction industry
Risk & Compliance

Building the next generation of health and safety leaders for a stronger construction industry

A formal certificate aims to cut injuries in New Zealand construction, where the sector still records one of the highest claim rates.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025