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What can we learn from the response to Hurricane Katrina?
Autodesk

What can we learn from the response to Hurricane Katrina?

For coastal New Zealand, the lesson is that resilience will hinge on working with nature, not relying on engineering alone.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Sun, 5th Mar 2023
Building back better after Cyclone Gabrielle
Disaster Recovery

Building back better after Cyclone Gabrielle

Communities face repeated outages and costly repairs unless planners shift to more resilient, wellbeing-based infrastructure decisions.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Sun, 19th Feb 2023
Housing market predictions post-lockdown
Property Market

Housing market predictions post-lockdown

Transaction volumes are expected to fall sharply after lockdown, with weaker demand and limited listings likely to push prices lower.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
Recent cyclones signal need for better planning
Risk & Compliance

Recent cyclones signal need for better planning

Flood-hit communities are being urged to plan for rising sea levels and more frequent extremes as experts warn current rules lag behind climate risk.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry
Market

Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry

This model provides a win-win solution where travellers get a free one-way car or campervan hire while rental companies save big money on relocation costs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014

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Study says scam risk tied to life pressures, not age
Data Analytics

Study says scam risk tied to life pressures, not age

People under stress, not just older adults, are most likely to miss scam warnings, with tiredness and financial strain among the biggest risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Entrepreneurs turn to AI for efficiency, not new markets
Robotics

Entrepreneurs turn to AI for efficiency, not new markets

Entrepreneurs increasingly see AI as a tool for efficiency and cost-cutting, not a springboard to new markets or sustainability goals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
More UK adults eye moving abroad as language skills pay
Human Capital Management

More UK adults eye moving abroad as language skills pay

More UK adults are ready to move abroad, as new research links language skills to higher pay, confidence and global career mobility.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Exclusive: How NetApp's S3 Academy is fostering new talent
Partner Programmes

Exclusive: How NetApp's S3 Academy is fostering new talent

NetApp's S3 Academy in Australia and New Zealand is pioneering early-career development in tech with its innovative blend of experience, exposure, and education.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Datacom to move around the corner for the sake of 10Gb fibre
Datacom

Datacom to move around the corner for the sake of 10Gb fibre

Datacom relocates its Adelaide office to Franklin Street in July to benefit from the city's Ten Gigabit fibre-optic network, enhancing connectivity and growth.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

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Zen launches business fund for UK customer milestones
Digital Transformation

Zen launches business fund for UK customer milestones

Small UK firms buying eligible services could win cash as the broadband provider rewards milestones like hiring staff or moving premises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
CEEK appoints Caroline Mercurio as Chief Operating Officer
Cartech

CEEK appoints Caroline Mercurio as Chief Operating Officer

The London agency is expanding after 50% growth in 2025, as Caroline Mercurio arrives from the US to oversee its first Chief Operating Officer role.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Manchester's Flowlio boosts growth with relocation & promotions
Partner Programmes

Manchester's Flowlio boosts growth with relocation & promotions

In a major growth drive, Manchester's Flowlio Ltd shifts base to dishMCR tech incubator and elevates two team members, underlining its escalating influence in project management solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
StarHub launches Ultimate Relocation Mix & Match Bundle for remote work
Unified Communications

StarHub launches Ultimate Relocation Mix & Match Bundle for remote work

StarHub unveils its Ultimate Relocation Mix and Match Bundle to support businesses with remote work setups, offering robust internet and smart telephony services aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Manchester tech firm Sync to consolidate operations at Arbeta
EduTech

Manchester tech firm Sync to consolidate operations at Arbeta

Manchester-based tech firm Sync sets sights on progress, announcing consolidation at Arbeta, signalling growth strategy across education, enterprise, and public sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024