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WelTec meeting ‘first step’ to addressing infrastructure workforce needs
Education, Learning & Training

WelTec meeting ‘first step’ to addressing infrastructure workforce needs

Nearly 3,000 infrastructure jobs are expected in Wellington from 2025 to 2028, prompting a regional push to fill skills gaps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
New licensing scheme for engineers
Risk & Compliance

New licensing scheme for engineers

Engineers could soon face registration and licensing rules designed to lift standards and improve public confidence after past failures.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2023
Building product regulations on the way
Manufacturing

Building product regulations on the way

Manufacturers and importers will soon have to publish product details online, as New Zealand tightens rules to help builders meet the Building Code.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2023
Time running out to participate in construction survey
Disaster Recovery

Time running out to participate in construction survey

Construction firms have until 26 June to share views on workforce, technology and sector issues in a survey cited by MBIE.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2023
Time running out to participate in annual construction survey
Disaster Recovery

Time running out to participate in annual construction survey

With weather damage, economic uncertainty and an election looming, Civil Contractors New Zealand wants construction professionals to weigh in before 26 June.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2023
Training and minimum wage rises kick in this week
New Zealand Labour Party

Training and minimum wage rises kick in this week

Around 222,900 workers will see higher pay from Friday as New Zealand’s minimum wage rises to NZD $22.70 an hour.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 26th Mar 2023
The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead
Power / Energy

The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead

Policy change, fuel resilience and green power projects are set to dominate infrastructure again as reform timelines tighten in 2023.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2023
Identified shortcomings adversely impact safe chemical management
Risk & Compliance

Identified shortcomings adversely impact safe chemical management

Industry-backed codes are seen as the quickest fix for WorkSafe NZ’s stretched oversight of chemical safety, amid a widening funding gap.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2022
What employers need to know about Fair Pay Agreements
Human Capital Management

What employers need to know about Fair Pay Agreements

Employers face new duties from 1 December as sector-wide bargaining can set minimum pay, leave and hours for covered workers.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
Construction research project gets science funding
Sustainability

Construction research project gets science funding

A four-year push to lift productivity and affordability in New Zealand construction has won close to USD $10.3 million in Endeavour Fund backing.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Sep 2022
Call for a national building products catalogue
Digital Transformation

Call for a national building products catalogue

A central registry could help builders and councils find trusted product data more easily, cutting costly non-compliance in construction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2022
Earthquake-prone buildings can remain occupied
Risk & Compliance

Earthquake-prone buildings can remain occupied

Low-rated premises can stay open while owners plan and fund seismic repairs, as MBIE says closure is not required solely on NBS scores.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Jul 2022
Is VR the solution to a $24m problem?
eLearning

Is VR the solution to a $24m problem?

Falls from ladders and roofs are costing New Zealand about $24 million a year, prompting a first-of-its-kind VR training package.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 26th Jun 2022
A choice to shine or be left behind
Supply Chain

A choice to shine or be left behind

Infrastructure firms face growing pressure to prove climate and social value as stimulus spending, disclosures and stakeholder scrutiny intensify.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 12th Jun 2022
What to expect from the Fair Pay Agreements Bill
Small Business

What to expect from the Fair Pay Agreements Bill

Small businesses could face higher pay costs and disputes if the Fair Pay Agreements Bill becomes law in its current form.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022
How we resolve infrastructure workforce challenges
Education, Learning & Training

How we resolve infrastructure workforce challenges

New Zealand risks missing its infrastructure build-out unless it creates clearer entry points and training for civil construction workers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022

Global Stories

Ministry of Business & Innovation (MBIE) stories

Digital humans to provide better healthcare services in NZ
Artificial Intelligence

Digital humans to provide better healthcare services in NZ

Soul Machines' AI technology aims to revolutionize healthcare in New Zealand as government invests NZD$5.1 million in three research projects.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2022
Ministry will no longer accept equipment from Chinese firm Hikvision
Manufacturing

Ministry will no longer accept equipment from Chinese firm Hikvision

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says it will no longer accept equipment from a major Chinese surveillance camera maker.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022