Bidders are under pressure to show local benefits, safety gains and clear evidence of capability as major projects become ever more competitive.
Planning reforms could add GBP £4 billion in annual value and 39,200 jobs, as states weigh faster approvals and clearer rezoning rules.
Wider use of connected safety gear depends on manufacturers, purchasers and workers keeping pace with fast-changing technology and clear instructions.
House prices in major cities have held firm through the downturn, though UBS warns falling rents and weaker incomes could trigger a correction.
Auckland’s central city is set to benefit from the $5b City Rail Link, with property values, investment and demand for quality offices holding up.
The equipment was used to obtain credit card details of more than 122 New Zealanders, and to steal approximately $75,380 from many of them.
Employers may need to rewrite drug policies, though experts say existing health and safety rules already cover impairment at work.
Auckland faces heavier truck delays and rising costs unless ministers urgently assess whether a new harbour crossing is needed by 2030.
Christchurch firms aim to inspire young girls to pursue careers in tech, hosting a virtual tour and hands-on experience.
Steep terrain, machinery and a child’s death have prompted investigations after four farm fatalities in New Zealand this month.
A global push to cut plastic pollution would need at least one billion volunteers just for clean-ups, researchers warn.
Remote working has widened attack surfaces, with 40% of executives reporting more cyber attacks as cloud adoption rushed ahead.
New planning laws may still fail to fix housing shortages and infrastructure gaps unless councils and agencies get more capacity and funding.
Researchers are testing whether structural insulated panels can speed up builds, cut costs and meet New Zealand’s earthquake standards.
Kordia Group CEO Scott Bartlett steps down to focus on health after battling brain tumours. Search for new CEO underway.
Nationwide property values rose 0.8% in September as low rates and scarce listings kept demand firm despite the economic downturn.
A spring clock change is linked to a 6% rise in fatal traffic crashes, with researchers estimating more than 28 U.S. deaths a year.
A Victorian train order is expected to protect 100 manufacturing jobs and bolster calls for a national rail procurement framework.
Slingshot launches trade-in initiative to reduce e-waste in New Zealand, allowing new customers to choose pre-loved modems.
Mulcahy Engineering signs $1 million deal with Epicor Software to automate business processes and drive growth.
