Regulation stories
Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.
A Law Foundation-backed report says faster regulation could help New Zealand avoid missing out on blockchain jobs, trade and tax benefits.
Poor culture and boom-bust pressures are driving high suicide rates among New Zealand construction workers, new research suggests.
Bitcoin mining is already drawing billions of gallons of freshwater a year, raising fresh questions about who pays for its hidden costs.
Farmers can win a coaching session for a youth rugby team by showing WorkSafe how they are improving safety on the farm.
Businesses in New Zealand can now find verified workplace health and safety experts through a free register launched in Wellington.
Safety technology is becoming a higher priority for New Zealand transport firms as the road toll rises and crashes prompt action.
Accreditation standards are needed to prevent faulty drug tests from putting workers at risk and costing them jobs or income.
Rising cyberattacks on smart grids are driving utilities to adopt stronger identity checks and encryption as connected meters multiply 30% a year.
New Zealand’s blockchain sector is growing fast, but regulators risk falling behind as firms and startups draw global attention.
Property owners are set to get greater assurance after a Hawke’s Bay firm became New Zealand’s first accredited methamphetamine testing provider.
Workers with recent training are more likely to report hazards and back their employer, but three in ten firms offer none.
Councils and businesses are widening smoke-free zones across New Zealand, as researchers say current laws are lagging behind overseas standards.
The two finalists will compete in Auckland for national recognition after Simply Group’s utility and energy arms earned Deloitte Fast50 spots.
The regulation would enable a new operator to quickly expand its coverage beyond its own initial physical network.
The cyber-regulatory environment is growing exponentially, to the point where we are seeing the maturity of a brand new market.
For most organisations, the only way to effectively comply with GDPR is to adopt a strategy of data consolidation.
Institutional investors warned of hidden traps in ICOs, such as the power shift to founder shareholders. Regulatory uncertainty also a concern.
RSA extends its governance, risk and compliance solution to help businesses comply with security legislation such as GDPR.
New Zealand has a clean slate on blockchain policy and a history of being forward-leaning, nimble, technology-savvy, and open to new ideas.
