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Govt support could turn NZ's game industry into billion-dollar boom
Gaming

Govt support could turn NZ's game industry into billion-dollar boom

Government backing could transform New Zealand's gaming sector into a USD $1 billion powerhouse within five years, a new report suggests.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2019
Delta launches NZ first: personal cyber insurance
Risk & Compliance

Delta launches NZ first: personal cyber insurance

Delta Insurance launches PerCy, its new personal cyber insurance offering, to protect individuals and households from cyber attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2019
Fresho: The supply chain tech tackling NZ's food waste problem
Supply Chain

Fresho: The supply chain tech tackling NZ's food waste problem

Fresho, an online ordering company, is transforming the food industry in New Zealand by streamlining wholesale ordering and reducing food waste.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2019
Food packaging company prosecuted after ignoring previous warnings
Risk & Compliance

Food packaging company prosecuted after ignoring previous warnings

A worker lost fingers in a machine incident after repeated safety warnings, leaving Alto Packaging facing a GBP £250,000 fine and reparation.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2019
Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?
Human Capital Management

Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?

Jobseekers could cut training time from days to minutes as a new virtual reality tool is piloted to fill construction skills gaps in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2019
Waikato Uni opens NZ's first esports arena
Gaming

Waikato Uni opens NZ's first esports arena

The University of Waikato has launched New Zealand's first official university esports arena in Hamilton, ushering in a new era for the tech hub.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
Digital detox akin to smoking and drinking withdrawal
Google

Digital detox akin to smoking and drinking withdrawal

Research from AUT reveals tourists on tech-free holidays experience withdrawal symptoms similar to quitting smoking or drinking, but gain valuable life skills.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
Are investors taking over the property market?
Bank of New Zealand

Are investors taking over the property market?

Investor buying climbed to 25% of New Zealand property purchases in July, the highest share since late 2016, CoreLogic said.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
Tackling climate change is everyone’s duty
Power / Energy

Tackling climate change is everyone’s duty

New draft carbon standards and a new expo zone will give New Zealand building owners practical steps towards net zero by 2050.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
The Instillery and Origin merger: Origin CEO to become Chief Sales Officer
DevOps

The Instillery and Origin merger: Origin CEO to become Chief Sales Officer

The combined organisation will retain The Instillery brand and deliver more than $40 million in revenue with 200 staff across Aotearoa.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
Too quick to click: New Zealanders falling for phishing emails
Malware

Too quick to click: New Zealanders falling for phishing emails

New insights from CCL reveal that a significant amount of New Zealanders are still falling for phishing email scams, due in part to impulsive email behaviour.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
Experts warning SMEs against borrowing against the family home
Small Business

Experts warning SMEs against borrowing against the family home

OneHQ warns SMEs to be cautious about using family homes as collateral for loans, despite cheaper interest rates and a struggling banking system.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Cartech

Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport

Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Auckland’s most awarded builder in 2019
Property Market

Auckland’s most awarded builder in 2019

Its 90th House of the Year award puts the family-owned builder ahead of any rival in Auckland, with a national final still to come.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
New WorkSafe guidance for contracting arrangements
Risk & Compliance

New WorkSafe guidance for contracting arrangements

Tighter expectations on consulting and monitoring contractors will leave PCBUs needing clearer records under WorkSafe’s new guidance.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Former Revera chief to lead Leaven, Spark's new DX consulting firm
Digital Transformation

Former Revera chief to lead Leaven, Spark's new DX consulting firm

Spark launches Leaven, a new digital transformation consultancy led by ex-Revera CEO Robin Cockayne, with a focus on cloud adoption and innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019
Amazon Alexa can now teach English and Te Reo Māori
EduTech

Amazon Alexa can now teach English and Te Reo Māori

Amazon Alexa now offers an English and Te Reo Māori language learning skill, catering to visually impaired users.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019
Exeed to distribute Samsung NZ's entire line of business products
Microsoft

Exeed to distribute Samsung NZ's entire line of business products

Exeed will now distribute Samsung New Zealand's full range of business products, including mobile phones, strengthening their IT distribution coverage.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019
Prospa launches $45m facility to fund small business loans
Small Business

Prospa launches $45m facility to fund small business loans

Prospa has launched a new warehouse facility that will be able to fund loans for New Zealand's small businesses.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019