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Govt funds research into solar tsunamis, decolonising algorithms and more
Space

Govt funds research into solar tsunamis, decolonising algorithms and more

With $187 million in grants going to research across Aotearoa New Zealand, we look at a few of the tech-related projects that have been given funding.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020
NZTech chief hopeful for greater diversity in tech sector
NZTech

NZTech chief hopeful for greater diversity in tech sector

With the most diverse board ever, Muller has released a statement that highlights greater inclusion as the tech sector thrives in a pandemic-hit NZ.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020
Monique's Story: From high school drop-out to Xero Software Developer
EduTech

Monique's Story: From high school drop-out to Xero Software Developer

Monique Warrington, a 22-year-old software developer at Xero, has defied New Zealand's gender statistics in the tech sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020
How to protect mental well-being working from home
Human Capital Management

How to protect mental well-being working from home

Missing colleagues and blurred boundaries can leave home workers strained unless managers set clear routines and realistic workloads.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Sep 2020
Clean energy the cornerstone of next-gen housing
Clean technologies

Clean energy the cornerstone of next-gen housing

Householders could cut power bills sharply as lenders and developers back solar, batteries and greener builds to meet demand for lower-emission homes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 13th Sep 2020
Destructive Distillation gives scrap tyres a second life
Clean technologies

Destructive Distillation gives scrap tyres a second life

A new Australian process could cut tyre waste and supply low-sulphur oil, carbon and steel for refining and manufacturing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 13th Sep 2020
Four ways AI can ease tedious, everyday tasks
Artificial Intelligence

Four ways AI can ease tedious, everyday tasks

AI has the power to revolutionize everyday processes, from business sales to driving to booking appointments and diagnosing health issues.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020
Catalyst Cloud brings open source-based web hosting to NZ
Edge Computing

Catalyst Cloud brings open source-based web hosting to NZ

The platform, which utilises Catalyst Cloud's hosting infrastructure and amazee.io's open source hosting platform called Lagoon, based on Kubernetes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020
Xbox Series X & Series S: NZ price and release date revealed
Gaming

Xbox Series X & Series S: NZ price and release date revealed

Microsoft announces release date and prices for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles, along with trade deals and specs.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020
The COVID-19 impact on NZ market dynamics
Hybrid & Remote Work

The COVID-19 impact on NZ market dynamics

Auckland landlords and developers now face slower office demand and delayed projects as COVID-19 and recession fears cloud the recovery.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
Only the 'best' cities to prosper post-pandemic
Smart Cities

Only the 'best' cities to prosper post-pandemic

Cities with lower poverty and stronger infrastructure are likelier to attract workers and firms as pandemic-era habits reshape where people live and invest.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
How to prevent workplace cuts and lacerations
Health and Safety

How to prevent workplace cuts and lacerations

Workplace injuries may fall sharply if staff are trained, alert and equipped with cut-resistant gloves, according to safety guidance.

By Georgie Hughes • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
EXCLUSIVE: We rank NZ distributors by 2019 revenue
Dicker Data

EXCLUSIVE: We rank NZ distributors by 2019 revenue

Distributors are the life blood of the IT industry. We take an exclusive under-the-hood look and rank New Zealand IT distributors by revenue.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
Attention to detail and quality brings immediate dairy success
Data Analytics

Attention to detail and quality brings immediate dairy success

Quality controls and flexible production have helped a South Island dairy plant hit world-class hygiene results and win export approvals.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
Attention to detail and quality brings immediate dairy success
Agricultural Technology

Attention to detail and quality brings immediate dairy success

A New Zealand dairy plant is already beating hygiene benchmarks, with microbial results far below accepted limits after its first season.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2020
The shift away from CBDs – an Auckland case study
Hybrid & Remote Work

The shift away from CBDs – an Auckland case study

Takapuna could gain from a post-lockdown office shuffle as workers seek cheaper space and more home working weighs on Auckland's CBD.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
$100K fine for powerline accident
Risk & Compliance

$100K fine for powerline accident

A Rotorua logging firm’s failure to assess live powerlines left a worker with life-changing burns and triggered the penalty.

By Georgie Hughes • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
Land-based industries resilient during NZ’s lockdown
Agricultural Technology

Land-based industries resilient during NZ’s lockdown

Strong Asian demand kept dairy, meat and horticulture afloat, lifting New Zealand's land-based exports by nearly GBP £500 million year-to-date.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
Got crypto? Pay tax – A quick look at IR's new crypto-asset guidance
Crypto

Got crypto? Pay tax – A quick look at IR's new crypto-asset guidance

Inland Revenue issues new guidance on taxing crypto-assets in New Zealand, stating that individuals and businesses must pay income tax on their assets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020