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Kiwi VR market set to be worth $320m, employment to double
AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwi VR market set to be worth $320m, employment to double

Globally, AR is predicted to be the fastest growth segment in the world with forecast global revenues of US$83 billion.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
The tech talent drought: Cloud engineers & agile project managers in demand
DevOps

The tech talent drought: Cloud engineers & agile project managers in demand

IT professionals in high demand as number of applicants for roles declines, according to Hays Quarterly Report. @HaysNews #ITjobs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
Collaborative consents process exactly what is needed
Smart Cities

Collaborative consents process exactly what is needed

More than 20 councils joining GoShift could cut delays and costs for builders, developers and homeowners across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
MBIE ditches government contract with Fuji Xerox
Government

MBIE ditches government contract with Fuji Xerox

Fuji Xerox New Zealand suspended from one All-of-Government contract and terminated from another by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Tech momentum having a huge impact
Agricultural Technology

Tech momentum having a huge impact

Technology is spreading beyond startups in New Zealand, lifting banking, farming and tourism while making tech the fastest-growing industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Northland Inc's Orchard innovation hub recognised at MBIE Awards
Northland

Northland Inc's Orchard innovation hub recognised at MBIE Awards

Northland Inc's Orchard hub earns MBIE accolade for fostering a collaborative environment that is nurturing innovation across Northland.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
NZ SMEs need to keep up in the eCommerce retail race - Spark
Small Business

NZ SMEs need to keep up in the eCommerce retail race - Spark

61% of New Zealand SMEs are using websites to sell products/services. However, 40% are still not online. Will they be able to compete with Amazon?.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Specialised infrastructure procurement agency needed
Education, Learning & Training

Specialised infrastructure procurement agency needed

A specialist procurement body could unlock up to NZD $12 billion in extra value from New Zealand’s $125 billion infrastructure programme.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 20th Aug 2017
New Zealand to stage international tech event
Digital Transformation

New Zealand to stage international tech event

The summit is expected to draw more than 300 delegates, giving New Zealand firms and officials direct access to global digital leaders.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Aug 2017
A new era for earthquake-prone buildings
Physical Security

A new era for earthquake-prone buildings

Owners face tighter deadlines and public disclosure as councils begin flagging earthquake-prone buildings under new national rules.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Home insulation and heating improvement needed
Energy efficient

Home insulation and heating improvement needed

Nearly half of New Zealand homes fall short on basic warmth, leaving bedrooms unheated and raising health risks for children and others.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
New toolkit to boost health and safety
Risk & Compliance

New toolkit to boost health and safety

Small firms could soon measure health and safety performance with a new government toolkit aimed at lifting standards beyond compliance.

By Geoff • 1 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Using data to better understand housing affordability
Local Government

Using data to better understand housing affordability

Councils could gain a clearer picture of housing pressures as a new MBIE dashboard maps demand, supply and affordability data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Jul 2017
Finding a value for sunshine
Daylight

Finding a value for sunshine

Each extra hour of direct sunlight a house receives daily can lift its market value by 2.4 per cent, a New Zealand study finds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Fuel market study raises pricing concerns
Power / Energy

Fuel market study raises pricing concerns

Consumers in New Zealand may be paying too much for petrol after a study found retail fuel margins have risen significantly in five years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Suspect cladding found in New Zealand buildings
Risk & Compliance

Suspect cladding found in New Zealand buildings

Fire-proof replacements are under way at two Auckland high-rises after council checks found combustible panels similar to those blamed in Grenfell.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 25th Jun 2017
IT company headquartered in rural Paeroa offers developers a different lifestyle
Software Development

IT company headquartered in rural Paeroa offers developers a different lifestyle

Paeroa-based IT firm Adroit Creations challenges the urban norm, proving that tech businesses can thrive in rural areas while offering a unique lifestyle.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
New urban development tools for councils
Ministry for the Environment

New urban development tools for councils

Councils will be expected to use quarterly market data to test whether enough land is available for housing and business growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance
Malware

Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance

Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017