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A choice to shine or be left behind
Supply Chain

A choice to shine or be left behind

Infrastructure firms face growing pressure to prove climate and social value as stimulus spending, disclosures and stakeholder scrutiny intensify.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 12th Jun 2022
What to expect from the Fair Pay Agreements Bill
Small Business

What to expect from the Fair Pay Agreements Bill

Small businesses could face higher pay costs and disputes if the Fair Pay Agreements Bill becomes law in its current form.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022
How we resolve infrastructure workforce challenges
Education, Learning & Training

How we resolve infrastructure workforce challenges

New Zealand risks missing its infrastructure build-out unless it creates clearer entry points and training for civil construction workers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2022
Construction procurement guidelines published
Risk & Compliance

Construction procurement guidelines published

Government buyers and contractors gain new procurement guidance aimed at boosting jobs, cutting waste and lifting long-term public value.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Jan 2022
Beacons Award winner sees beyond the dollars
Digital Transformation

Beacons Award winner sees beyond the dollars

The council says wider benefits for ratepayers followed once it stopped choosing projects on the lowest price and focused on long-term value.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud
Email Security

It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud

Netsafe reports 86% rise in identity fraud and 37% increase in investment fraud in New Zealand, sparking concern over online safety.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer
Digital twins

BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer

A Dunedin office project will trial real-time BIM safety tools as construction firms seek to curb a sector that drives 16% of ACC work claims.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Nov 2021
MBIE announces launch of new digital identity numbers for NZ businesses
Data Analytics

MBIE announces launch of new digital identity numbers for NZ businesses

MBIE says Organisation Parts enable New Zealand organisations to digitise their businesses and compete in the changing digital economy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
Dealing with vaccine misinformation in your workplace
Human Capital Management

Dealing with vaccine misinformation in your workplace

Employers are being urged to counter false claims about COVID-19 jabs with trusted facts so staff can make informed choices.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
Apprenticeship Boost extension – everything you need to know
Education, Learning & Training

Apprenticeship Boost extension – everything you need to know

Employers can now claim support for apprentices for longer, with the subsidy running until August and backing training in critical industries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Mar 2021
Workplace Health and Safety: 2020 in review
Risk & Compliance

Workplace Health and Safety: 2020 in review

COVID-19 has accelerated remote-working and training risks as New Zealand’s workplace safety progress stalls and serious injuries rise.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
Which projects no longer need a building consent?
Housing

Which projects no longer need a building consent?

Homeowners could save time and money as building consents are dropped for some small structures, from sheds and carports to solar arrays.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 30th Aug 2020
Employers warned against illegal pay cuts
Human Capital Management

Employers warned against illegal pay cuts

Six workers must be repaid after unlawful salary cuts at a hospice trust prompted a warning on consultation rules and minimum wage limits.

By Georgie Hughes • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
Common mistakes when dealing with redundancies
Human Capital Management

Common mistakes when dealing with redundancies

MBIE has warned employers that rushed cutbacks can trigger personal grievance claims and costly penalties if proper redundancy process is ignored.

By Georgie Hughes • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
Construction protocols under Alert Level Three
Supply Chain

Construction protocols under Alert Level Three

Construction firms now have detailed COVID-19 rules to resume work under Alert Level 3, aiming to protect workers and avoid a return to lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Rapid construction restart holds key to economic recovery
Small Business

Rapid construction restart holds key to economic recovery

Cashflow support and clearer contract rules could help keep builders employed and speed New Zealand's economic recovery after the lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 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
New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs
Fintech

New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs

A stronger fintech climate has lifted Auckland into Asia Pacific’s top 25, with New Zealand now ranked 45th globally in a new index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jan 2020
NZ's international tech reputation on the rise
Government

NZ's international tech reputation on the rise

New Zealand's tech sector is attracting international attention, with South Korea's SK Group visiting to explore collaboration opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019