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SAP honours top performers at NZ Partner Excellence Awards
Partner Programmes

SAP honours top performers at NZ Partner Excellence Awards

Deloitte has been named SAP's New Zealand Partner of the Year at the inaugural SAP New Zealand Partner Excellence Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
Norton brings consumer identity protection to New Zealand
Data Protection

Norton brings consumer identity protection to New Zealand

Norton launches Norton 360 Platinum in New Zealand, offering identity theft victims help resolving their issues.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
59% of IT leaders feel Govt should be doing more - KnowBe4
Breach Prevention

59% of IT leaders feel Govt should be doing more - KnowBe4

KnowBe4's latest research finds 59% of New Zealand's IT decision-makers feel the government should be doing more to protect local businesses from cyber attacks.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
Top 9 health & safety risks in construction
Risk & Compliance

Top 9 health & safety risks in construction

Worksites remain vulnerable to falls, electrocution and fire, with the risk of serious injury or death still high without strict controls.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
Menlo Security brings on Soft Solutions as Kiwi distributor
Cloud Security

Menlo Security brings on Soft Solutions as Kiwi distributor

New Zealand distributor Soft Solutions partners with Menlo Security to provide cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2023
Samsung launches two new additions to its updated A series
Samsung

Samsung launches two new additions to its updated A series

Samsung introduces the A34 5G and A54 5G, offering high-quality features at a more affordable price range. Available in New Zealand from April 3rd.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2023
Repeated machine guard failures ‘reprehensible’
Risk & Compliance

Repeated machine guard failures ‘reprehensible’

A West Auckland bakery has been fined GBP £18,000 after two workers suffered severe hand injuries from unguarded machines.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2023
New Zealand cities losing their leaves
Climate change

New Zealand cities losing their leaves

Urban trees and gardens are shrinking as intensification raises heat, flooding and liveability risks for New Zealand’s cities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Mar 2023
Why knocking down warehouses is on the rise
Supply Chain

Why knocking down warehouses is on the rise

Older industrial stock is being bulldozed as occupiers demand taller, greener warehouses closer to customers, JLL says.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 19th Mar 2023
Call for independent review into Auckland supercity amalgamation
Auckland Council

Call for independent review into Auckland supercity amalgamation

Auckland ratepayers are facing renewed scrutiny of amalgamation as critics say bigger councils bring higher costs, weaker oversight and less local control.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
Silver Fern Farms deploys Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM
Oracle

Silver Fern Farms deploys Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM

New Zealand meat processor Silver Fern Farms has deployed Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, boosting employee engagement by more than 60%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
Working with silt or soil after flooding
Disaster Recovery

Working with silt or soil after flooding

Workers face contamination risks from flood silt, with WorkSafe warning of germs, chemicals and asbestos during clean-up.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023
How has Cyclone Gabrielle impacted the housing market?
Disaster Recovery

How has Cyclone Gabrielle impacted the housing market?

Sales and listings fell sharply in cyclone-hit regions, even as nationwide housing stock returned to more normal levels in February.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 14th 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
Wellington tops Australasian office markets
Property Market

Wellington tops Australasian office markets

Government demand and a flight to quality have left Wellington’s CBD with the lowest office vacancy among major Australasian markets at 5.4%.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 12th Mar 2023
PriceMe.co.nz gets new design ahead of overseas expansion plans
PriceMe

PriceMe.co.nz gets new design ahead of overseas expansion plans

PriceMe.co.nz has undergone a facelift to help Kiwis make a fully informed choice when it comes to their online retail purchases.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 10th 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
NICE chosen to support health experiences for NZ public
Unified Communications

NICE chosen to support health experiences for NZ public

NICE has announced that Whakarongorau Aotearoa New Zealand Telehealth Services has implemented NICE's CXone cloud-native platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
National pledges to fast-track Build to Rent legislation
New Zealand Labour Party

National pledges to fast-track Build to Rent legislation

Property Council New Zealand says the changes could unlock thousands of rental homes as National seeks to attract more investor capital.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023