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Latest lockdown puts ongoing strain on construction
Supply Chain

Latest lockdown puts ongoing strain on construction

Construction firms in Auckland face a 57% drop in jobs created as lockdowns, border closures and supply shocks squeeze margins.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
Auckland to Christchurch rail service will tackle supply chain issues
Supply Chain

Auckland to Christchurch rail service will tackle supply chain issues

Businesses facing port delays will gain extra freight capacity as KiwiRail adds a weekday Auckland-Christchurch service from early October.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Best Design Awards 2021 – Schneider Electric trifecta
Internet of Things

Best Design Awards 2021 – Schneider Electric trifecta

Consumer demand for stylish smart switches has put three Schneider Electric PDL products among finalists at New Zealand's Best Design Awards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Build-to-rent finally gaining traction in New Zealand
Sustainability

Build-to-rent finally gaining traction in New Zealand

Housing pressure is driving New Zealand's first large-scale build-to-rent scheme, with 295 apartments planned for Sylvia Park in Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
Protocols key to keep construction working during pandemic
Risk & Compliance

Protocols key to keep construction working during pandemic

Clear, up-to-date Covid-19 protocols have helped construction firms keep working safely through Alert Level changes, industry leaders say.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Sep 2021
‘Knot and Tuck’ technique offers better protection
Ministry of Health

‘Knot and Tuck’ technique offers better protection

Better-fitting masks could sharply reduce Covid-19 transmission, with experts urging mandatory N95s for border and quarantine workers.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 19th Sep 2021
The booming success of Auckland residential developments
Supply Chain

The booming success of Auckland residential developments

A further NZD $150m in funding will help Auckland developers meet surging demand, with some homes already sold off-plan to waiting buyers.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 19th Sep 2021
Home construction costs surge by 2.2%
Supply Chain

Home construction costs surge by 2.2%

Homeowners face higher rebuild insurance bills as labour and materials shortages pushed residential construction costs up 2.2% in June.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat
Software-as-a-Service

Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat

Hospitals, banks and other essential services face rising disruption as attackers exploit cloud blind spots and lean security teams.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks
Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks

Banks and public services face rising disruption as attackers eye energy and water networks, with millions already lost to cyber incidents.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
Vaccine availability and requirements – what you need to know
Data Protection

Vaccine availability and requirements – what you need to know

Construction firms can now book priority jabs for essential workers, while employers weigh when vaccination can be required.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2021
Strong Spring predicted for property market following lockdown
Northland

Strong Spring predicted for property market following lockdown

Lockdown has not cooled demand, with New Zealand house prices hitting another record as spring listings are delayed and buyers stay active.

By Michael Curreen • 12 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2021
Your responsibilities for staff working from home
Human Capital Management

Your responsibilities for staff working from home

Employers must manage remote workers' health and safety risks, including mental wellbeing, with clear communication and home-working policies.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Sep 2021
Where is housing most affordable?
GFC

Where is housing most affordable?

Westland is the country's most affordable area, with house prices at just 3.2 times income and rent and deposits well below national norms.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 9th Sep 2021
$24.3b transport investment won’t fix years of neglect
New Zealand Government

$24.3b transport investment won’t fix years of neglect

Roads will stay battered without sustained upkeep, despite a bigger funding package that lifts maintenance and safety spending across the network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2021
582 lockdown breaches reported to WorkSafe
Risk & Compliance

582 lockdown breaches reported to WorkSafe

Nearly half the reports involved firms that may have been open illegally, as WorkSafe reviewed 582 alleged Covid-19 breaches.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2021
Deals delayed but not disappearing following Covid resurgence
Deloitte

Deals delayed but not disappearing following Covid resurgence

Property deals are being slowed by fresh restrictions, but Colliers expects demand to recover quickly once alert levels ease.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 5th Sep 2021
WorkSafe warns of spring fatalities spike
Risk & Compliance

WorkSafe warns of spring fatalities spike

Workplace deaths on New Zealand farms have already hit five this year, with vehicles and fatigue among the biggest risks ahead of spring.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2021