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Visibility and AI in a world of security threats
Digital Transformation

Visibility and AI in a world of security threats

Burnout is mounting for security teams as sprawling attack surfaces and false positives make threats harder to spot and stop.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2023
Council sentenced for part in slide collapse
Risk & Compliance

Council sentenced for part in slide collapse

A father left with 11 surgeries after a 12-metre fall will receive reparation as the council is held accountable for safety lapses at the festival.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 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
Norton brings consumer identity protection to New Zealand
Data Protection

Norton brings consumer identity protection to New Zealand

Norton launches Norton 360 Platinum in New Zealand, offering identity theft victims help resolving their issues.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
Repeated machine guard failures ‘reprehensible’
Risk & Compliance

Repeated machine guard failures ‘reprehensible’

A West Auckland bakery has been fined GBP £18,000 after two workers suffered severe hand injuries from unguarded machines.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023
Working with silt or soil after flooding
Disaster Recovery

Working with silt or soil after flooding

Workers face contamination risks from flood silt, with WorkSafe warning of germs, chemicals and asbestos during clean-up.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023
Mental health first aid improves workplace safety
Risk & Compliance

Mental health first aid improves workplace safety

Poor mental wellbeing is fuelling accidents on sites, prompting calls for first aiders who can spot distress and prevent injuries before they happen.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023
Toddler’s death at pond spurs call to do better
Risk & Compliance

Toddler’s death at pond spurs call to do better

WorkSafe and Water Safety New Zealand warn pond owners to fence off hazards after a council's sentencing over three-year-old Lachlan Jones' death.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023
Eye injury a result of company’s safety oversights
Risk & Compliance

Eye injury a result of company’s safety oversights

A Northland orchard worker was left with permanent vision damage after a wire snapped, exposing failures in training, supervision and PPE use.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Mar 2023
IoT tech keeps construction sites monitored
Smart Cities

IoT tech keeps construction sites monitored

Real-time sensors are helping contractors avoid costly consent breaches, complaints and delays by flagging noise, dust and vibration risks early.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
Payment management solution from new alliance
Software-as-a-Service

Payment management solution from new alliance

Construction firms could cut billing delays and errors as a new alliance links Autodesk Construction Cloud with Payapps across Australia and New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2023
Who is eligible for the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery visa?
Disaster Recovery

Who is eligible for the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery visa?

Specialist engineers, technicians and insurance assessors can be brought in within a week to speed North Island cyclone recovery.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2023
Unsupervised newbie suffers brain injury
Risk & Compliance

Unsupervised newbie suffers brain injury

A Tauranga skip-bin firm has been fined NZD $250,000 after a new worker was crushed and left with life-changing brain injuries.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
Asbestos oversight a dangerous and expensive mishap
Risk & Compliance

Asbestos oversight a dangerous and expensive mishap

A Christchurch flooring job ended in court after asbestos-tainted vinyl was handled unsafely, triggering fines and fresh warnings.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Feb 2023
Five steps for better mental health in a crisis
Mental Health

Five steps for better mental health in a crisis

Workers coping with crisis can ease anxiety and know when to seek help, with MATES in Construction urging quick action.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023
Is advice on safe container use practical?
Risk & Compliance

Is advice on safe container use practical?

Worksites face fresh safety guidance as WorkSafe consults on how to stop containers creating traffic, stability and stacking hazards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2023
2023 a year of cyber concerns
Data Protection

2023 a year of cyber concerns

Small businesses are especially exposed as phishing and fraud reports rise, with CERT NZ logging 2,069 cybercrimes in one quarter.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023
Over 100 new sparkies enter the workforce
Education, Learning & Training

Over 100 new sparkies enter the workforce

Demand for qualified electricians has seen 103 Whitireia and WelTec graduates snap up apprenticeships across Wellington and beyond.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
Keeping safe during flooding emergency and recovery
Disaster Recovery

Keeping safe during flooding emergency and recovery

Flood-hit workplaces face electric shock, gas and asbestos risks, prompting WorkSafe to urge staff to speak up before resuming duties.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023