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Enterprise cloud applications provider Workday has opened a global support centre in Auckland, bringing up to 140 jobs to the city.
Boating access on Waiheke Island will improve after Auckland Council-backed consent for a 186-berth floating marina was granted.
A looming shortage of 25,000 workers has prompted calls to widen recruitment, as women still make up less than 4 per cent of trainees.
Left untreated, repetitive workplace tasks can trigger debilitating hand pain and tingling, forcing businesses to act on a serious health risk.
Rural communities could gain jobs and stronger exports if the government’s NZD $90 million irrigation package is backed by equity rather than loans.
Unexpectedly hot water at depth could make Westland a significant clean energy source, with temperatures rivaling volcanic zones despite no volcanoes.
Real-time reporting is replacing paperwork on construction sites, giving managers a clearer view of hazards and boosting worker awareness.
Guests at Auckland's Langham will face phased room works from July, as the 411-room hotel prepares a Cordis rebrand in November.
A possible sale could unlock GBP £550 million for Auckland Council while keeping the city port in New Zealand hands.
A temporary bridge will keep traffic and utilities running at one of New Zealand’s busiest intersections as Auckland’s rail tunnel is dug beneath it.
Farmers hosting duck shooting or other events face duties to manage hazards for visitors under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
The 130-room conversion near Lake Rotorua is expected to create jobs and bolster the city’s tourism offer when it opens in 2018 or 2019.
More investment in roads, pipes and transport is needed or Auckland’s networks will struggle to cope with 34,500 new homes.
Lawyers warn new housing rules could weaken submissions, hearings and appeals, leaving communities with less say over environmental decisions.
New Zealand could face higher rail costs and more breakdowns after KiwiRail was warned diesel replacements may be pricier and less reliable than electrics.
Mergers can unsettle clients, making a clear bid strategy vital to reassure them on service, price and continuity after a takeover.
Childcare providers and schools are being urged to inspect play equipment, after WorkSafe NZ warned ropes and cords can cause fatal strangulation.
Emergency crews will get a more precise mobile caller location in seconds, after New Zealand launched a new 111 tracing system.
Freight on the Picton-Christchurch route could resume by year end as KiwiRail prioritises speed over looks in the Main North Line rebuild.
Most of the 71 homes are already sold as construction looms on a Mount Maunganui project with prices from NZD $440,000.