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Recent hotel sales shine the spotlight on regional tourism

Regional hotel buyers are chasing stronger returns as domestic and international visitors push tourism demand beyond New Zealand’s big cities.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018

Local Government

Ten lessons from cities that have taken the affordable housing challenge

The Victorian government could speed up delivery by copying policies from Vancouver and Portland, a new report says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018

Gaming

Armageddon Expo 2018 was all about the video games

Playstation and Nintendo took the floor at Armageddon, as gaming lovers got plenty of chances to try unreleased games and even show off their skills.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018

Software-as-a-Service

NZ SaaS provider SLI offered $40m Texan buyout

New Zealand SaaS provider SLI Systems has received a takeover offer from Texas-based ESW Holdings valued at over USD $40 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018

Cybersecurity

Why Kiwi kids think the internet is important

The competition is an initiative by Trend Micro to reframe some of the negative connotations around internet safety.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Oct 2018

Property Market

CBD office rents on the up

Tight space in Auckland’s CBD is expected to lift prime office rents by up to 5% a year until new supply arrives in 2020.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Oct 2018

Data Analytics

Global leaders collaborate to advance smart-healthy management systems

Commercial buildings could soon gain healthier air, light and sound systems as EDGE Technologies and Delos test a shared platform.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 21st Oct 2018

Smart Cities

Melbourne road to be built with recycled plastic waste

Craigieburn motorists could soon drive on a 300-metre test road made from 200,000 plastic bags and 63,000 glass bottles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 21st Oct 2018

Platform-as-a-Service

Deloitte New Zealand announces partnership with Dell Boomi

Deloitte New Zealand has partnered with Dell Boomi to enhance its integration offerings, providing a low-code platform to simplify digital transformations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2018

Human Capital Management

Workplace bullying and harassment a perennial problem

One in three workers may face bullying or harassment each year, prompting WorkSafe to warn firms that the risk can escalate if ignored.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2018

Auckland Council

Airport rail solution still unclear

Auckland travellers may face years of uncertainty as officials weigh whether light rail or heavy rail best serves the airport link.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018

Property Market

Lowest sales volumes in eight months due to extremely low listings

New Zealand house sales fell 3.0% in September as July’s low listings fed through, leaving volumes at their weakest since January.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018

simPRO

simPRO field sales solution lets businesses quote on the go

With simPRO's Quote and Sales module, technicians will gain the ability to conduct previously office-exclusive tasks on the job site.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi sets NZ market firmly in its sights

Mi smartphones are hitting Kiwi shores as sales grew by 88% last year - in contrast to the global market decline of 3% facing its competitors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018

Facebook

Facebook, Sticks 'n' Stones take online safety to NZ schools

Facebook partners with Sticks 'n' Stones to combat cyberbullying in New Zealand, training 400 advocates in 40 schools to support 15,000 students.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018

ATEED

Te Haa o Manukau: Auckland's newest coworking space

Te Haa o Manukau has opened in South Auckland, offering modern coworking spaces and makerspaces aimed at nurturing local entrepreneurs and innovators.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018

Biometrics

Ingram's new DaaS offering and your chance to win a HP Omen

Ingram Micro launches new Device-as-a-Service allowing easy, flexible device upgrades. Plus, resellers can win a HP Omen by engaging with Ingram's videos.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2018