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NZ workplace fatality rate is double Australia’s
Risk & Compliance

NZ workplace fatality rate is double Australia’s

Work-related harm still costs New Zealand GBP £2.1 billion annually, with fatality rates stubbornly high and progress too slow, a report says.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023
Foreign buyer housing policy grabs attention of offshore billionaires
Taxation

Foreign buyer housing policy grabs attention of offshore billionaires

Enquiries from wealthy offshore buyers have surged, with agents predicting a flood of luxury property money if the policy is introduced.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2023
Workplace explosion no joke
Risk & Compliance

Workplace explosion no joke

Five workers were burned in a Central Auckland explosion after a lighter was sparked in a gas-filled shipping container, WorkSafe says.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023
High-silica stone banned by only national fabricator
Supply Chain

High-silica stone banned by only national fabricator

Customers could face higher prices as New Zealand’s only national stone fabricator drops engineered stone with more than 40 percent silica.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2023
Commerce Commission Welcomes appointment of Grocery Commissioner
Commerce Commission

Commerce Commission Welcomes appointment of Grocery Commissioner

Commerce Commission appoints Pierre van Heerden as the Grocery Commissioner, a move to ensure fair competition in New Zealand's grocery sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2023
Time running out to participate in construction survey
Disaster Recovery

Time running out to participate in construction survey

Construction firms have until 26 June to share views on workforce, technology and sector issues in a survey cited by MBIE.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2023
Wellington council takes proactive action on housing
Sustainability

Wellington council takes proactive action on housing

Rents, homelessness and housing shortages are in the crosshairs as the council seeks to lift supply, quality and affordability in the capital.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2023

Global Stories

Regulation stories

The Fintech & Payments Advisory Network Announces New CEO & Senior Team
Fintech

The Fintech & Payments Advisory Network Announces New CEO & Senior Team

The Fintech and Payments Advisory Network (TFPA) has hired a new CEO, COO and Executive Chair to lead its growth journey.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Why complex payroll processes require out-of-the-box solutions
Human Capital Management

Why complex payroll processes require out-of-the-box solutions

Failure to comply with payroll regulations can result in hefty financial fines and tarnish a company's reputation.

By Joel Smith • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023
Regulation will see organisations change ESG reporting
Data management

Regulation will see organisations change ESG reporting

By 2024, 75% of large enterprise firms will implement purpose-specific ESG data management and reporting software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023
Why regulating AI could have serious ramifications
Data Protection

Why regulating AI could have serious ramifications

Lately, the conversation surrounding the need to regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reached a fever pitch.

By Igor Portugal • 8 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2023
AvePoint appoints Max McNamara as VP & Managing Director for ANZ
Data Protection

AvePoint appoints Max McNamara as VP & Managing Director for ANZ

AvePoint appoints Max McNamara as Vice President and Managing Director of Australia and New Zealand to drive its ANZ strategy and business growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2023
Urgent calls for worldwide cybersecurity standards
Unified Communications

Urgent calls for worldwide cybersecurity standards

There is growing necessity for greater standardisation and collaboration amidst rapidly evolving cybersecurity policies and regulations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th May 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Regulation stories

Australian cybersecurity talent shortage pushes up salaries
Artificial Intelligence

Australian cybersecurity talent shortage pushes up salaries

Australian cybersecurity roles are facing a talent shortage, elevating salaries and causing recruitment difficulties.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
Universities urged to change Curricula to foster data-driven tech
EduTech

Universities urged to change Curricula to foster data-driven tech

Concerns are growing over the lack of web intelligence education in university courses, potentially hindering the growth of data-driven technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023
Animoca Brands' Yat Siu appointed to Hong Kong Task Force on Web3 Development
Gaming

Animoca Brands' Yat Siu appointed to Hong Kong Task Force on Web3 Development

Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, appointed to Hong Kong Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development. #Blockchain #Web3.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2023
Cybersecurity funding to surge this financial year: Adapt
Supply Chain

Cybersecurity funding to surge this financial year: Adapt

According to Adapt's survey, 65% of cyber leaders expect funding increases, while 57% claim they still don't have the necessary budget.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2023