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SOS goes out to truck drivers
Supply Chain

SOS goes out to truck drivers

Supply-chain pressures are rising as New Zealand urges lorry drivers back to work amid Omicron-related staff shortages.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2022
Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat
Software-as-a-Service

Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat

Hospitals, banks and other essential services face rising disruption as attackers exploit cloud blind spots and lean security teams.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
Australia spending in all the wrong places
Hybrid & Remote Work

Australia spending in all the wrong places

Australia’s recovery risks being blunted unless governments shift spending towards social infrastructure, housing and renewable energy.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020
Fire safety under lockdown in New Zealand
Data centers

Fire safety under lockdown in New Zealand

Routine fire safety checks are being paused in New Zealand as lockdown rules limit work to urgent tasks protecting health, safety and essential services.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
Keeping a clean workplace and the role of chemical dispensers
Hybrid & Remote Work

Keeping a clean workplace and the role of chemical dispensers

Chemical dispensers can cut infection risk and protect staff by improving dilution accuracy, reducing spills and supporting regular disinfection.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Sun, 5th Apr 2020
Fire safety must be maintained during lockdown
Risk & Compliance

Fire safety must be maintained during lockdown

Maintenance of fire protection systems is still needed as lockdowns and changed building use can heighten risks, Wormald says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
$12 billion infrastructure programme announced
Schools

$12 billion infrastructure programme announced

New roads, rail, schools and hospitals should help address years of underinvestment, though critics question whether USD $12 billion is enough.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Is the Government’s urban development policy doomed to fail?
Data Analytics

Is the Government’s urban development policy doomed to fail?

Poor housing outcomes and pressure on infrastructure could deepen unless councils, central government and industry align on urban growth planning.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2019
New trends in engineering plastics signpost the future of automation, processing and construction
Manufacturing

New trends in engineering plastics signpost the future of automation, processing and construction

Manufacturers are gaining cheaper, safer and lighter parts as advanced plastics replace metal in machinery, buildings and bulk handling.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if
Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Billion-dollar Budget boost
Schools

Billion-dollar Budget boost

New roads, rail and schools will be funded as the government lifts capital spending by USD $4 billion in Budget 2017.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017
Budget infrastructure commitment gets thumbs up
Schools

Budget infrastructure commitment gets thumbs up

Industry leaders say the extra NZD $11 billion in capital spending could unlock private funding for roads, hospitals and housing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Poll tax on immigrants to pay for infrastructure?
Schools

Poll tax on immigrants to pay for infrastructure?

New Zealand taxpayers could face a heavier bill for roads, schools and hospitals unless migrants are charged to help fund growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 12th Mar 2017

Global Stories

Hospitals stories

Bynder appoints Eveline ter Elst as APAC sales director
Health Technologies

Bynder appoints Eveline ter Elst as APAC sales director

Dutch digital asset management company, Bynder, has opened its first office in APAC, hiring locally to better serve its expanding customer base.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022
What to consider when implementing smartphones in hospitals
Mobile Device Management

What to consider when implementing smartphones in hospitals

Smartphone implementation in hospitals is on the rise in Australia and New Zealand, offering significant benefits.

By Alan Stocker • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Hospitals stories

Main Sequence appoints Amandeep Hansra as Investment team's newest Principal
Artificial Intelligence

Main Sequence appoints Amandeep Hansra as Investment team's newest Principal

Main Sequence, an investment firm, has appointed Amandeep Hansra as its newest Principal to accelerate its investment focus areas.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022
Gold Coast private hospital improves comms with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise solutions
Unified Communications

Gold Coast private hospital improves comms with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise solutions

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise helps Australian healthcare provider Ramsay Health Care improve communication and patient care with innovative technology solutions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2022