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New hope for construction industry
Risk & Compliance

New hope for construction industry

New procurement rules could ease contract risk and cut legal costs, if agencies shift from lowest price to outcome-led construction deals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 29th Sep 2019
Aeromovel can reduce Auckland-Airport light rail budget by up to $5 billion
Auckland Council

Aeromovel can reduce Auckland-Airport light rail budget by up to $5 billion

Questions over Auckland's airport rail spending have intensified as Aeromovel is pitched as a way to slash costs and delivery time dramatically.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Infrastructure sector calls for transformational government reform
Law

Infrastructure sector calls for transformational government reform

Three-quarters of industry leaders want central and local government to overhaul how they work, amid warnings that infrastructure delivery is lagging.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Sep 2019
Forget disruption, you should be worrying about our lack of tech
Job Market

Forget disruption, you should be worrying about our lack of tech

According to the new report, 'New Zealand, technology and productivity', it isn't that New Zealand has too much technology it's that we don't have enough.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Government to get more renters into first homes
Bank of New Zealand

Government to get more renters into first homes

Looser deposit rules and bigger grants could help tenants buy sooner as Government-backed schemes are made more accessible.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide
EduTech

Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide

The Ministry of Education defends its digital curriculum, emphasising it won't widen the digital divide, with NZD $38 million allocated for support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark
Crypto

Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark

Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
Passports, licenses of 300 leaked in Ministry for Culture and Heritage data breach
Breach Prevention

Passports, licenses of 300 leaked in Ministry for Culture and Heritage data breach

The documents leaked included 228 passports, 55 driver licenses, and 36 birth certificates – making the victims vulnerable to identity theft by cyber-criminals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
New research reveals a critical problem for New Zealand’s construction industry
Human Capital Management

New research reveals a critical problem for New Zealand’s construction industry

Uncertainty over project timing is hampering hiring and investment, with 77% of contractors wanting a clearer pipeline of government work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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
IPONZ launches online trade mark checker
Physical Security

IPONZ launches online trade mark checker

IPONZ unveils Trade Mark Check, a free online tool simplifying the process of verifying if a word, image, or logo is trade marked in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
How to get more first home buyers on the property ladder
Bank of New Zealand

How to get more first home buyers on the property ladder

Widening the KiwiSaver HomeStart grants could help more first-home buyers bridge soaring deposits as rents climb and rates stay low.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
Why the resource management review couldn’t have come at a better time
Law

Why the resource management review couldn’t have come at a better time

Businesses and environmental groups say the overhaul could finally fix a dated system unable to handle growth, housing pressure and climate risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
Govt gets serious about drone regulation in NZ
Drones

Govt gets serious about drone regulation in NZ

New Zealand could be leading the world in the development of drone technologies, but we need to work out how to make those technologies safe first.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Govt announces Business Connect platform for SMBs
Cloud portal

Govt announces Business Connect platform for SMBs

The $7.1 million platform will be called Business Connect, with the aim of integrating multiple services throughout one digital platform.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Why the state sector overhaul is a huge opportunity – Accenture
Cloud Services

Why the state sector overhaul is a huge opportunity – Accenture

The Government's proposal to unify the entire state sector could deliver enormous economic and social benefits.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019

Global Stories

New Zealand Government stories

Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy
New Zealand Government

Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy

The Government has refreshed its approach to New Zealand's cybersecurity, with more focus on partnerships, funding, and international participation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges
EduTech

Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges

Microsoft's first parliamentary showcase in New Zealand highlighted local innovations addressing critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019