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Builders seriously injured after companies fail to cooperate
Law

Builders seriously injured after companies fail to cooperate

A lack of consultation on a Southland milking shed build left two workers seriously injured, prompting fines of more than USD $300,000.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Base 2 and Ginger IT announce merger to strengthen capabilities
Partner Programmes

Base 2 and Ginger IT announce merger to strengthen capabilities

New Zealand IT service providers Base 2 and Ginger are merging to enhance their capabilities in delivering IT support for small-to-medium businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
How security and style can go hand in hand
Data centers

How security and style can go hand in hand

Designers can now visualise secure entrances in their own projects as HTS launches a product realisation service across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Personalised advertising continues to flourish
Customer Experience

Personalised advertising continues to flourish

Retargeting and personalised advertising campaigns can yield between five and ten times the success rates of regular online advertising campaigns.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Tech Futures Lab to offer AWS Academy training
Hyperscale

Tech Futures Lab to offer AWS Academy training

Tech Futures Lab partners with AWS to offer certifications for students aiming to enter the cloud IT workforce.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...
Unified Communications

Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Spark protects seniors from scammers with new home phone
Email Security

Spark protects seniors from scammers with new home phone

Nuisance-call blocking landline gives peace of mind around scam calls and new postpaid mobile plans designed specifically for over-65s.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
New Zealand organisations' adoption of PaaS solutions is increasing – IDC
Platform-as-a-Service

New Zealand organisations' adoption of PaaS solutions is increasing – IDC

Public cloud services vendor revenue in New Zealand reaches $1.01bn in 2018, with software-as-a-service leading the way, according to IDC.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
Major Australian waste-to-energy project proves profitable
Power / Energy

Major Australian waste-to-energy project proves profitable

The Oakey beef plant has cut natural gas use and wastewater odours, with biogas output now helping to offset drought-hit operating costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
$300m paid out to Kiwis via Inland Revenue's new automatic system
Unified Communications

$300m paid out to Kiwis via Inland Revenue's new automatic system

More than $300m has been refunded to New Zealand taxpayers through the country's automatic tax assessment process, according to new figures by Inland Revenue.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Trade Me backs the Wonder Project to inspire Kiwi kids
Trade Me

Trade Me backs the Wonder Project to inspire Kiwi kids

The Wonder Project aims to get children excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that's both fun and engaging.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
'Sittingitis' is the new taboo in the office
Health Technologies

'Sittingitis' is the new taboo in the office

Despite numerous health warnings on the negative effects of prolonged sitting, people continue to sit too much.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Why Kiwis deserve the right to control their digital identities
Data sharing

Why Kiwis deserve the right to control their digital identities

Digital Identity NZ champions giving Kiwis control over their digital identities, amid growing concerns about data security and transparency.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Auckland startup raises $4.1m from top Silicon Valley investors
DevOps

Auckland startup raises $4.1m from top Silicon Valley investors

Auckland's Termius secures USD $4.1m in seed funding from top Silicon Valley investors to revolutionise how network engineers manage SSH on multiple devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
NZ's car sharing platform ups its game with new feature
Smart appliances

NZ's car sharing platform ups its game with new feature

Yourdrive, New Zealand's car sharing platform, has announced it is now allowing remote vehicle access to renters.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale
Crowdfunding

Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale

Spark New Zealand's charitable arm 'Spark Foundation' is eyeing up the sale of popular Kiwi not-for-profit crowdfunding platform Givealittle.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
Sharesies partners with NZX to bring investment to ordinary Kiwis
NZX

Sharesies partners with NZX to bring investment to ordinary Kiwis

Sharesies has signed up as a participant on the New Zealand Exchange (NZX) as it moves to allow investors to access all listed companies on the exchange.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
How to hire smarter – common mistakes to avoid
Human Capital Management

How to hire smarter – common mistakes to avoid

Bad hires and wasted recruitment spend are more likely when owners rely on generic job descriptions rather than a hiring scorecard.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
Government action urgently needed for New Zealand’s housing
Auckland Council

Government action urgently needed for New Zealand’s housing

Auckland’s housing shortfall is worsening as consent and completion numbers slip, raising pressure on ministers to speed up land release.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Jun 2019