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Mining board concerned about applicant competence
Risk & Compliance

Mining board concerned about applicant competence

Nearly half of mining safety certificate candidates failed last year as examiners said many lacked the legislative knowledge needed for safe operations.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Climbing successfully with ropes and ladders
Small Business

Climbing successfully with ropes and ladders

Poor ladder use causes most falls at height in New Zealand workplaces, with many incidents occurring below three metres and injuries often severe.

By Geoff • 7 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2017
Workplace death convictions highlight H&S challenge
Risk & Compliance

Workplace death convictions highlight H&S challenge

Auckland Council, Veolia and Dobbe have been fined after poor communication over truck maintenance led to the death of 19-year-old Jane Devonshire.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Kiwi SMBs struggling to recruit skilled staff
Fintech

Kiwi SMBs struggling to recruit skilled staff

Small businesses in New Zealand are facing difficulties in recruiting skilled staff, according to a report from MYOB.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Getting the job done with new software for agricultural sector
Cloud Services

Getting the job done with new software for agricultural sector

New cloud-based farm management software 'Job Done' aims to alleviate farming productivity issues in New Zealand, costing the sector $500m p.a.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016
Nikki Kaye speaks: Progressing 21st Century school infrastructure
EduTech

Nikki Kaye speaks: Progressing 21st Century school infrastructure

I thought it may be useful to give you an update on where we are at with the wider education portfolio, including digital infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 16 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016
Trend alert: NZ businesses move health and safety systems online
Health Technologies

Trend alert: NZ businesses move health and safety systems online

New Zealand companies are increasingly turning to online tools to manage health and safety, ahead of new legislation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2015

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