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Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge
Manufacturing

Why industries need to lead the wellbeing charge

Government procurement may soon favour firms able to prove their contribution to wellbeing, putting traditional industries under pressure to adapt.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2019
The 16 best job sites in 2019
Human Capital Management

The 16 best job sites in 2019

LinkedIn dominates the market, but employers and recruiters can still tap a wider pool of candidates through Google, Facebook and niche boards.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
New Commission key to healthy infrastructure industry
Public Sector

New Commission key to healthy infrastructure industry

A national pipeline could help civil contractors avoid boom-bust cycles and invest with more certainty, the industry says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2019
Confidence builder for infrastructure contractors and planners
Data Analytics

Confidence builder for infrastructure contractors and planners

The Treasury’s new pipeline forecast could help contractors invest in staff and kit by giving clearer visibility of future government work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
New Zealand’s new advanced communications network promises major industry benefits
Smart Cities

New Zealand’s new advanced communications network promises major industry benefits

Industries from ports to airports are set to gain safer, faster communications as a multimillion-dollar network rolls out nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2019
How a simple instruction manual could have prevented this costly injury
District Health Board

How a simple instruction manual could have prevented this costly injury

Two employers were fined after a worker’s arm was crushed during an x-ray machine removal, in a case WorkSafe says was easily avoidable.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2019
Construction Sector Accord a long-term commitment
Productivity

Construction Sector Accord a long-term commitment

A pledge to improve procurement, safety and housing supply aims to ease shortages and lift productivity across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 21st Apr 2019
How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under
Smart Cities

How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under

With population growth and climate change mounting, utilities are rolling out new operations, reuse and safety measures to secure future supply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Mar 2019
New Infrastructure Commission endorsed by Infrastructure NZ
Public Sector

New Infrastructure Commission endorsed by Infrastructure NZ

It should reduce underinvestment, congestion and water problems by giving New Zealand’s infrastructure planning and procurement a more independent voice.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019
Kiwis starting to embrace digital identity
Data Protection

Kiwis starting to embrace digital identity

Digital identity could soon make everyday transactions easier for New Zealanders, as privacy and security concerns grow around online services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Blockchain about to revolutionise housing
Data Protection

Blockchain about to revolutionise housing

Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Proactive problem solving to housing New Zealanders
Smart Cities

Proactive problem solving to housing New Zealanders

An ageing state-housing portfolio is driving poorer social outcomes as demand in New Zealand’s cities outstrips supply, Housing New Zealand says.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2018
Penlink project underlines importance of independent infrastructure body
Auckland Council

Penlink project underlines importance of independent infrastructure body

Delays to Penlink are prompting calls for clearer rules to speed up unsolicited infrastructure bids and attract more private investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018

Global Stories

Public Sector stories

Almost one-fifth of UK public sector reported over 1,000 cyber attacks
Malware

Almost one-fifth of UK public sector reported over 1,000 cyber attacks

SolarWinds found the most common attacks were phishing (95%) and malware (86%), with a large step down to third place, ransomware (54%).

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
Why sovereign public cloud is a gamechanger for the UK public sector
Public Cloud

Why sovereign public cloud is a gamechanger for the UK public sector

Sungard AS' Chris Huggett talks about the huge responsibility in the public sector, and how sovereign public cloud has the potential to offer huge benefits.

By Chris Huggett • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
There's a cost to not innovating and the public sector risks paying full price
Cybersecurity

There's a cost to not innovating and the public sector risks paying full price

There may be reasons for public sector agencies in particular to be somewhat reluctant with IT innovation spend.

By Andrew Powell • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2019
AWS offers inside look at its work with the public sector
Unified Communications

AWS offers inside look at its work with the public sector

The company's Public Sector Partner Program grew almost 40% this year, with more than 800 partners now on board.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018

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