Contractors Stories

Kiwi Stories

Contractors stories

Infrastructure New Zealand survey flags staff losses

Worker shortages and weaker finances are threatening New Zealand's ability to deliver future infrastructure projects, a survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

Customer Experience

Mitre 10 opens Pāpāmoa MEGA store with trade entrance

Trade customers in Pāpāmoa will soon get quicker access to supplies, as Mitre 10's new MEGA store adds a walk-up entrance and drive-thru.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Contractors stories

Phishing

Workforce identity attacks hit 91% of firms, study says

Most organisations now face employee identity attacks, with phishing and stolen credentials pushing insider risk into boardroom-level concern, a survey finds.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Virtual Private Networks

Leostream launches cloud remote access alternative to VPN

Organisations can now limit contractors and staff to approved machines only, avoiding wider network exposure and reducing reliance on VPNs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Human Capital Management

Most firms hide AI work in roles, Oyster report finds

Most firms are failing to update pay and titles as AI duties spread, leaving work reshaped by automation but formally unacknowledged.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Today

Human Capital Management

Remote rebrands as global workforce finance platform

The overhaul signals Remote's push to become a central platform for multinational payroll, as demand rises for simpler cross-border workforce administration.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Data Analytics

Hays flags rising demand for AI & cyber contractors

Security and privacy worries are pushing more firms towards contractors, with AI and cyber skills among the hardest to hire in Australia and New Zealand.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

Partner Programmes

Schneider Electric expands SME decarbonisation scheme

SME suppliers in Schneider Electric's partner network will get carbon-tracking software and advisory support, after early pilots found savings opportunities.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • This month

Fleet Management

Manitowoc puts customer support front & centre at JDL

French crane owners will see new service tools and extra support as Manitowoc expands its aftersales push at JDL EXPO in France.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Contractors stories

Housing

Liverpool landlords awards back tradespeople with votes

Landlords seeking urgent repairs could soon have a public list of trusted local contractors, as firms with five verified votes will earn free listings.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Fintech

Mercury launches payroll service for business customers

Existing customers can set up the service in under 15 minutes, as Mercury folds wage payments, tax filing and benefits into one platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

La Fosse CEO: Tech hire aid key amid possible 'do-nothing' budget

Employers fear higher taxes and weak incentives will keep hiring and training subdued, as the government prepares a cautious Autumn Budget.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Yesterday

Generative AI

AI gap widens between bosses & workers, Vertage finds

The survey found many firms have not yet redesigned jobs and delivery models, leaving AI gains unmeasured and workers unconvinced.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Fintech

MassPay adds Cash App to its direct payout network

The move gives US gig workers and sellers faster access to earnings, as MassPay seeks to reduce reliance on slower bank transfers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Procurement

Pagabo launches ImpactOS to track social value delivery

A single workflow could help contractors prove social value delivery, as scrutiny grows over whether public sector bids match local needs on the ground.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month