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Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry
Construction

Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry

Rising costs and supply chain strain have left owners and subcontractors facing delays, overruns and wider disruption after Probuild's collapse.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Feb 2022
What to do in Phase Three
Health Technologies

What to do in Phase Three

Household contacts now face stricter isolation rules as rapid antigen tests replace PCRs for most people in Phase Three.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
Wellington council steps in to support businesses
Urban Planning

Wellington council steps in to support businesses

Retail and hospitality firms in Wellington will get relief from fees, parking charges and rates as the city seeks to cushion Omicron losses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022
What the cash rate increase means for the property market
Supply Chain

What the cash rate increase means for the property market

Higher borrowing costs are cooling sales and slowing price growth, with more than half of NZ mortgages set to reset this year.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Construction left in the dark amid supply chain risks
Construction

Construction left in the dark amid supply chain risks

Most construction firms cannot see third-party risks clearly, leaving projects exposed to delays, cost blowouts and compliance failures.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Clearer picture of 2022 property market forming
Real estate

Clearer picture of 2022 property market forming

Sales volumes and price growth are easing, with REINZ figures showing weaker January activity and tighter lending weighing on buyers.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
What of the workforce as borders re-open?
Risk & Compliance

What of the workforce as borders re-open?

Employers face fresh staffing risks as phased border openings may speed departures and delay the return of skilled migrants.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 13th Feb 2022
How to qualify for the close contact exemption scheme
Risk & Compliance

How to qualify for the close contact exemption scheme

Critical services can keep close contacts at work, easing staff shortages as New Zealand’s Omicron response begins on Wednesday.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022

Global Stories

COVID-19 stories

Ransomware attacks double in 2021, rise 93% - report
Malware

Ransomware attacks double in 2021, rise 93% - report

The findings build upon a gradual but noticeable rise in ransomware attacks since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022
Financial pressures drive construction tech growth as the industry seeks solutions
Construction

Financial pressures drive construction tech growth as the industry seeks solutions

Payapps has found increased adoption of digital technology is unlocking industry payment blocks, despite COVID-19 continuing to disrupt the supply chain.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
2022: A year of deep suspicion and stronger access controls
Malware

2022: A year of deep suspicion and stronger access controls

COVID-19-induced supply chain disruptions have increased cyber risk. The solution? Embrace a zero trust approach, says Delinea APAC VP Wahab Yusoff.

By Wahab Yusoff • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2022
Metaverse pushes extended reality market spend to $4.84 billion
Digital Transformation

Metaverse pushes extended reality market spend to $4.84 billion

The COVID-19 pandemic quickened the pace of digital transformation, placing technologies at the very centre of how people live and work.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
JobAdder reveals how COVID-19 has impacted recruitment
Recruitment

JobAdder reveals how COVID-19 has impacted recruitment

Job growth in Australia experienced a slight decline in Q4 2021 as the Omicron variant spread, according to the 2021 JobAdder Global Industry Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience
Gaming

Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience

A recent study by McAfee has identified the shifts in needs, attitudes, and actions that will impact Australia in 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
How franchisees can benefit from card-linked, frictionless rewards programs
Customer Experience

How franchisees can benefit from card-linked, frictionless rewards programs

Franchise owners are re-evaluating business priorities and making renewed commitments to improving customer experience due to the fallout of COVID-19.

By Cary Lockwood • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
The coaching platform that's worked with Coca Cola, Lacoste and European Bank acquires Klaiton
Digital Transformation

The coaching platform that's worked with Coca Cola, Lacoste and European Bank acquires Klaiton

CoachHub has acquired the coaching division of market leader Klaiton, consolidating its position in digital coaching.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Edge AI adoption to explode in 2022 - ABI Research
Unified Communications

Edge AI adoption to explode in 2022 - ABI Research

The COVID-19 pandemic quickened the pace of digital transformation, placing technologies at the very centre of how people live and work, ABI Research states.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022

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