New Zealand unveils nine industry-led school subjects
about 13 hours agoStudents in Years 12 and 13 will gain school qualifications tied to jobs and training as the government seeks to ease skills shortages.
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Water New Zealand hails STEM subjects to ease skills gap
The sector's 10,000-worker shortfall could widen unless more students see water jobs beyond engineering, Water New Zealand says.
New Zealand eases runway safety rules for regional airports
Smaller airports could cut compliance costs as revised rules allow shorter runway safety areas and, in some cases, arresting systems.
EY New Zealand names 16 finalists for entrepreneur award
The shortlist spans software, biotech and retail, highlighting the breadth of New Zealand firms vying for EY's 2026 entrepreneur prize.
Fast-track approval granted for Belfast to Pegasus motorway
The 11km route is expected to ease congestion and cut serious crashes on a busy North Canterbury corridor as traffic rises.
Engineering enrolments rise but skills gap remains
The rise in graduates has not kept pace with demand, as New Zealand still needs up to 2,300 extra engineers a year.
No excuses – employers must by law protect workers from silica dust
Silicosis and lung cancer remain a threat as construction, mining and manufacturing workers face airborne particles from cutting and drilling silica materials.
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SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job
Construction firms can now monitor dust, noise and weather remotely, helping avoid delays and environmental breaches across hundreds of sites.
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Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Workday GO offers growth potential for mid-sized enterprises
Australian and New Zealand mid-sized firms will gain faster deployments and real-time people, payroll and finance insights from Workday GO.
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Intelematics connects one millionth vehicle to eCall
ANCAP's new safety criteria are likely to make emergency-call systems a must-have, after one million vehicles were linked to Intelematics' platform.
Genius HRTech survey finds AI reshaping workplace learning
AI is becoming central to corporate training as 58% of surveyed employers report learning programmes are being replaced by digital tools.
Verra Mobility brings crash prevention with Red Light Delay
Road authorities may get a new tool against deadly T-bone crashes as the system briefly holds cross traffic when a violation seems likely.
Seeing Machines wins mirror-based monitoring deal in Europe
The deal could add about USD $5 million in revenue as European carmakers race to meet tighter driver-monitoring safety rules.
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Analyst Insights
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Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Employers are boosting spending on digital tools and training as safety moves from compliance to a driver of productivity and retention.
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Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Automation could shrink entry-level finance roles as Gartner says 20% of firms will pour all talent spend into advanced digital skills by 2028.
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Sphera named Verdantix leader in process safety software
Verdantix's latest ranking underscores buyer demand for integrated systems, as AI and broader risk management weigh more heavily in software selection.
Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Verdantix names viAct an innovator in workplace safety
Fragmented safety alerts are pushing industrial buyers towards integrated video analytics platforms that can feed one workflow across sites.
Thu, 14th May 2026