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New decade, new office design trends
Sustainability

New decade, new office design trends

Sustainability and wellbeing are reshaping workplaces, with firms adopting greener materials, softer palettes and more homely layouts.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2020
New e-scooters arrive in Auckland after death of Lime, Wave
Auckland Council

New e-scooters arrive in Auckland after death of Lime, Wave

Neuron Mobility is one of four e-scooter companies with a licence to deploy across Auckland, bringing 880 bright orange scooters to the streets.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2020
Three telltale signs of a bad boss
Human Capital Management

Three telltale signs of a bad boss

Employees can spot toxic managers early by three traits that often poison culture, morale and performance across the workplace.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 12th Jan 2020
Is tourism destroying New Zealand?
University of Canterbury

Is tourism destroying New Zealand?

Rising visitor numbers are putting New Zealand’s lakes, tracks and towns under strain, with a watchdog warning current policy will not curb damage.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2020
Fatal pump shed explosion
Health and Safety

Fatal pump shed explosion

An ageing, corroded pressure cylinder on a dairy farm exploded after repairs, killing a registered electrician and destroying the pump shed.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2020
2020 set to be good year for Auckland real estate
Auckland Council

2020 set to be good year for Auckland real estate

Auckland's housing recovery is gathering pace, with low rates and tight listings expected to push prices higher in 2020.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2020
Vodafone announces record data use by New Zealanders over New Years
Vodafone

Vodafone announces record data use by New Zealanders over New Years

Vodafone records surge in data usage on New Year's Eve in New Zealand, with a 35% increase compared to last year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2020
Ingram Micro's Gary Bigwood departs for 'another significant player'
Resellers

Ingram Micro's Gary Bigwood departs for 'another significant player'

Gary Bigwood leaves Ingram Micro NZ to join a major player in the NZ IT sector, with Jason Langley stepping in as the new executive MD from February.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2020
Rail’s big comeback
Supply Chain

Rail’s big comeback

Long-term upgrades to tracks, trains and ferries could finally be unlocked as the government shifts rail funding away from annual budget battles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2020
PaySauce and Xero form strategic alliance in the name of Kiwi farmers
Fintech

PaySauce and Xero form strategic alliance in the name of Kiwi farmers

PaySauce and Xero join forces to support Kiwi farmers with Xero For Farming, enhancing financial clarity and compliance through cloud technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Spark drops Lightbox video streaming service & sells it to Sky TV
Digital Entertainment

Spark drops Lightbox video streaming service & sells it to Sky TV

Sky plans to merge Lightbox with its own streaming platform Neon, creating what it calls a 'supercharged' service for New Zealanders.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Kiwi ambivalence to fake news leads to millions lost to cyber criminals
Cybersecurity

Kiwi ambivalence to fake news leads to millions lost to cyber criminals

New Zealand's struggle with fake news sees cyber criminals pocket NZD $3.8 million in just one quarter, highlights NZTech's urgent call for digital literacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
New Zealand Construction Sector Training Programme
Human Capital Management

New Zealand Construction Sector Training Programme

An acute skills shortage is threatening New Zealand construction growth, prompting RICS to train workers amid forecasts of 50,000 more staff needed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
Spark to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment solution
Mobile Device Management

Spark to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment solution

Spark becomes one of New Zealand's first carriers to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment, streamlining secure and large-scale deployment for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2019
IDC: Managed cloud services major growth area in NZ in 2020
Partner Programmes

IDC: Managed cloud services major growth area in NZ in 2020

Managed cloud services in New Zealand poised for explosive growth, forecast to reach NZ$1.01 billion by 2023, according to IDC's latest report.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2019
SMBs delaying PC refreshes at great cost
Microsoft

SMBs delaying PC refreshes at great cost

A survey by TechAisle and Microsoft reveals that many New Zealand SMBs stick with outdated PCs, risking high costs, security threats, and inefficiencies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2019
How is new tech affecting health and safety at work?
Wearables

How is new tech affecting health and safety at work?

Digital monitoring, AI and online platforms are heightening stress, blurring boundaries and complicating safety rules for workers, experts warn.

By Michael Curreen • 13 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019
Container Jacking Systems Make Their Mark in Intermodal Container Logistics
Supply Chain

Container Jacking Systems Make Their Mark in Intermodal Container Logistics

Smaller operators are gaining cheaper, portable container-handling options as C-Lifts win orders in more than 20 countries.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019
Kiwis unsure about 5G amidst health and safety concerns
Unified Communications

Kiwis unsure about 5G amidst health and safety concerns

New Zealanders are apprehensive about the 5G rollout, with health concerns inhibiting people's interest to make the switch.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019