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Safety app made free for business to support remote working during COVID-19
Health Technologies

Safety app made free for business to support remote working during COVID-19

Many businesses have turned to remote working as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect the business community.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
AI tech to bolster suicide prevention efforts in Australia
IT Automation

AI tech to bolster suicide prevention efforts in Australia

New project will utilise artificial intelligence to streamline clinical records to better inform responses to suicide prevention.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020
Sustainability issues prevalent in the IT industry
Supply Chain

Sustainability issues prevalent in the IT industry

Sustainability issues in IT are proving difficult to solve, despite growing demand for more sustainable IT products.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Health and Safety stories

Clean energy, incinerating waste and destroying viruses
Power / Energy

Clean energy, incinerating waste and destroying viruses

Recognition of waste-to-energy plants as essential has sharpened focus on their role in safely treating infectious rubbish during the pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
Where to from here for small business?
Supply Chain

Where to from here for small business?

Small firms face months of cashflow pain as the wages subsidy runs thin and landlords and utilities keep billing during lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020
Construction protocols under Alert Level Three
Supply Chain

Construction protocols under Alert Level Three

Construction firms now have detailed COVID-19 rules to resume work under Alert Level 3, aiming to protect workers and avoid a return to lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Rapid construction restart holds key to economic recovery
Jobs

Rapid construction restart holds key to economic recovery

Cashflow support and clearer contract rules could help keep builders employed and speed New Zealand's economic recovery after the lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
Infrastructure sector sees 30% less jobs
Disaster Recovery

Infrastructure sector sees 30% less jobs

Thousands of New Zealand construction workers face redundancy within months unless sites can reopen safely and government support is stepped up.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
A 10-point infrastructure-led recovery plan for extraordinary times
Disaster Recovery

A 10-point infrastructure-led recovery plan for extraordinary times

Billions in COVID-19 spending could be used to unlock projects, create jobs and speed New Zealand’s economic recovery, Infrastructure NZ says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
The fundamental problem with New Zealand’s water regulation
Māori

The fundamental problem with New Zealand’s water regulation

Without user charges, the new drinking water regulator could still leave New Zealand councils struggling to fund overdue upgrades and growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
Five trends in facilities management you should know about
Robotics

Five trends in facilities management you should know about

Sensors, drones and automation are reshaping building upkeep, with smarter systems promising lower costs and better occupant comfort.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Congestion in NZ's cities adds to employee strain
Health Technologies

Congestion in NZ's cities adds to employee strain

New Zealand's city congestion strains employees' personal lives and mental health, says OneHQ CEO, urging companies to adopt flexible work practices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Red zoned: How a remote monitoring solution constantly analyses building safety
Software-as-a-Service

Red zoned: How a remote monitoring solution constantly analyses building safety

After earthquakes, managers could know within minutes whether buildings are safe, cutting weeks of waiting for engineering reports.

By Staff Writer • 4 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
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
How the Internet of Things is revolutionising pest control
Smart Cities

How the Internet of Things is revolutionising pest control

Connected traps are letting volunteers and facilities managers monitor pest activity remotely, cutting checks and speeding up response times.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 28th Jul 2019
Science and common sense are the only way forward
Sustainability

Science and common sense are the only way forward

Pragmatic solutions are needed to cut waste, trim compliance costs and keep safety goals intact as prescriptive rules prove too rigid.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019
The kids are alright: Social media helps Kiwi parents monitor their grownup kids
Health Technologies

The kids are alright: Social media helps Kiwi parents monitor their grownup kids

No matter how old you are, some parents just want to make sure you're okay when you're having a night out on the town.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019