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Council sentenced for part in slide collapse
Risk & Compliance

Council sentenced for part in slide collapse

A father left with 11 surgeries after a 12-metre fall will receive reparation as the council is held accountable for safety lapses at the festival.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023
How can technology help address water woes?
Data Analytics

How can technology help address water woes?

Poor water management could worsen shortages unless New Zealand uses IoT sensors and data to track use and cut waste, Alison Mackie says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2023
Mental health first aid improves workplace safety
Risk & Compliance

Mental health first aid improves workplace safety

Poor mental wellbeing is fuelling accidents on sites, prompting calls for first aiders who can spot distress and prevent injuries before they happen.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023
LGNZ submits concerns and improvements on three waters reforms
Public Sector

LGNZ submits concerns and improvements on three waters reforms

Councils could face heavier compliance costs and less say over local water services if the current reform model goes ahead, LGNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
Is advice on safe container use practical?
Risk & Compliance

Is advice on safe container use practical?

Worksites face fresh safety guidance as WorkSafe consults on how to stop containers creating traffic, stability and stacking hazards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2023
2023 a year of cyber concerns
Data Protection

2023 a year of cyber concerns

Small businesses are especially exposed as phishing and fraud reports rise, with CERT NZ logging 2,069 cybercrimes in one quarter.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023
Waikato pleading for more rentals
Hybrid & Remote Work

Waikato pleading for more rentals

Rental shortages are forcing some first-home buyers to purchase sooner, as Waikato’s population growth and housing demand outstrip supply.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2023
The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead
Power / Energy

The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead

Policy change, fuel resilience and green power projects are set to dominate infrastructure again as reform timelines tighten in 2023.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2023
Commercial property market snapshot Q4 2022
Sustainability

Commercial property market snapshot Q4 2022

Vacancy and rents are diverging sharply as investors favour prime offices, while retail footfall and industrial demand remain uneven across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 11th Dec 2022

Global Stories

Regulation stories

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Socialsuite
Digital Transformation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Socialsuite

Brad Gurrie, CEO of Socialsuite, tells us more about the company, its offering, where it is focused next, and how to get in touch.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2023
How to turn security and compliance challenges into opportunities
Risk & Compliance

How to turn security and compliance challenges into opportunities

Transforming a business's entire operations to ensure it remains compliant with regulations and legislations that can rapidly change can be complex.

By Chris Smith • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023
Adyen advances authentication solution build for digital world
Financial Systems

Adyen advances authentication solution build for digital world

Adyen has further advanced its digital authentication solution, with ongoing pilots realising a conversion uplift of up to 7%.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2023
Public Key Infrastructure adoption and the future of cyber risk
Data Protection

Public Key Infrastructure adoption and the future of cyber risk

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) naturally plays a big role as organisations need to make sure they have the right security solutions.

By James Cook • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Shared spectrum, converged networks will shape enterprise connectivity in 2023 and beyond
IoT Security

Shared spectrum, converged networks will shape enterprise connectivity in 2023 and beyond

In 2023, assisted by an increasingly cooperative regulatory environment, the future of enterprise networks is about to be born on a global scale.

By Bart Giordano and Kevin Wirick • 8 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2023
ANZ lacks privacy obligations understanding, finds ISACA
Data Privacy

ANZ lacks privacy obligations understanding, finds ISACA

ISACA Privacy in Practice 2023 survey shows only 35% respondents in Australia and New Zealand confident of their organisation's ability to ensure data privacy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Regulation stories

UK's Payments Association enters digital currency conversation
Crypto

UK's Payments Association enters digital currency conversation

The Payments Association, the UK-based association, has set out seven clear conclusions to help steer the debate in the UK's future for digital currencies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023
Why cyber insurance is important for heavily regulated SMEs
Small Business

Why cyber insurance is important for heavily regulated SMEs

it has become clear in the last few years that no matter the sophistication of an organisation's defences, cybercriminals could still find a way in.

By Jamie Akhtar • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023