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Quadrent Green Lease bridges the digital gap in New Zealand
Supply Chain

Quadrent Green Lease bridges the digital gap in New Zealand

The Quadrent Green Lease programme champions digital inclusion and e-waste reduction in New Zealand's underprivileged communities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
Economic pressures hit largest NZ businesses hardest, BELR report reveals
Risk & Compliance

Economic pressures hit largest NZ businesses hardest, BELR report reveals

New Zealand's largest businesses are feeling the brunt of economic pressures, with double the redundancy rate of SMEs, says BELR.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
Will industrial property keep breaking records?
eCommerce

Will industrial property keep breaking records?

Vacancy constraints and rising rents have kept industrial property firm, but higher rates and a cooling economy are now testing demand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
The make-or-break moment when installing bearings
Manufacturing

The make-or-break moment when installing bearings

Incorrect fitting is driving premature bearing failures, raising downtime and safety risks across industries that cannot afford stoppages.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023
Haszard appointed as new WorkSafe boss
Te Reo Māori

Haszard appointed as new WorkSafe boss

Leadership certainty comes as WorkSafe prepares to cut costs and consult staff on a restructuring that could reduce up to 120 roles.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Was the Covid-19 wage subsidy successful?
Small Business

Was the Covid-19 wage subsidy successful?

New reports say the scheme protected jobs and firms during lockdowns, though later waves delivered weaker value for money and slower growth.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2023
Reserve Bank taking ‘wait and see’ approach
Bank of New Zealand

Reserve Bank taking ‘wait and see’ approach

Borrowers facing repricing will welcome a stable OCR, with the Reserve Bank now signalling cuts may not come until early 2025.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023
Concerns over complete removal of Covid-19 protections
University of Otago

Concerns over complete removal of Covid-19 protections

Experts warn higher infections could hit vulnerable patients as masking and mandatory isolation are removed from New Zealand healthcare settings.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
When will people start moving house again?
Hybrid & Remote Work

When will people start moving house again?

Buyer confidence is expected to lift mover activity in the coming quarters, but high mortgage rates may keep house moves subdued for now.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2023
Safety innovation award for unique Auckland hotel project
Workforce Technology

Safety innovation award for unique Auckland hotel project

Auckland's $178 million Voco-Holiday Inn Express build has won praise for reducing risk on a site with 380 workers and 60 subcontractors.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2023
How the pandemic changed Auckland’s rental market
Hybrid & Remote Work

How the pandemic changed Auckland’s rental market

Rents in Auckland’s outer suburbs have climbed faster than in the city centre since Covid-19, as working from home shifts demand.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2023

Global Stories

COVID-19 stories

Predicted growth in cloud-based Electronic Laboratory Notebook market
Data Protection

Predicted growth in cloud-based Electronic Laboratory Notebook market

The cloud-based Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) services market is projected to reach US$701.7 million by 2029, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Exclusive: Cloudera seizes AI momentum with stellar APAC performance
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: Cloudera seizes AI momentum with stellar APAC performance

Amidst global disruption, Cloudera has reported a historic quarter in APAC, riding the wave of accelerated AI and cloud adoption.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
Most firms have changed to accommodate hybrid working
Hybrid & Remote Work

Most firms have changed to accommodate hybrid working

Businesses should focus on adapting to new working models to accommodate the needs of their workers and improve employee experience to stay competitive.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023
Edtech surging across Asia Pacific and Latin America
EduTech

Edtech surging across Asia Pacific and Latin America

As the market grows, companies are expanding their offerings and improving their financial infrastructure to remain competitive.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
SaaS platform enables better recovery amid disruption
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS platform enables better recovery amid disruption

Financial institutions (FIs) that run on a trustworthy SaaS platform bounce back from market disruption nearly 2.5x faster than their industry peers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2023

Stories from Other Regions

COVID-19 stories

Labour shortages are continuing to ease in Australia
Job Market

Labour shortages are continuing to ease in Australia

Companies are hiring fewer casuals than they were compared with June 2022, with the average business posting 9% less shifts year-on-year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023