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Microsoft AU channel boss takes on New Zealand role
Digital Transformation

Microsoft AU channel boss takes on New Zealand role

One of Australia's most high profile channel bosses is heading to NZ, with Microsoft's Phil Goldie taking on a new role at Microsoft NZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017

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MYOB sets sights on mid-market with new offering
Fintech

MYOB sets sights on mid-market with new offering

MYOB targets larger firms with its novel cloud payroll system, Advanced People, set to boost efficiency across NZ's mid-market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Bundling utilities: Good or bad for business?
Trustpower

Bundling utilities: Good or bad for business?

Is this stress worth it? Are there legitimate reasons you should pursue consolidating your utility bills through consolidated providers?.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
DX to drive 75% of Kiwi IT spend by 2019 says IDC NZ
Digital Transformation

DX to drive 75% of Kiwi IT spend by 2019 says IDC NZ

Technologies enabling DX will drive more than 75% of Kiwi IT spend by 2019 with 50% of all infrastructure and software spend being cloud-based by 2020.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Expressway project protecting native wildlife
Conservation

Expressway project protecting native wildlife

Native copper skinks and pied stilts are being moved and monitored as work on the Waikato Expressway protects habitat east of Hamilton.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Purchase secures part of Dunedin’s heritage
Local Government

Purchase secures part of Dunedin’s heritage

The council will shape Sammy’s future with a two-year rent holiday after paying NZD $128,000 for the landmark venue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2017
KiwiRail at full steam to repair quake damage
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail at full steam to repair quake damage

Freight services have resumed from Lake Grassmere after KiwiRail reopened one section, while repairs continue on 709 quake-hit rail sites.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2017
Making health and safety history
Risk & Compliance

Making health and safety history

A 99 per cent Sitewise score has set a new national benchmark for contractor safety, boosting confidence among clients and staff.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
Words Kiwis should probably avoid using on their LinkedIn profiles
LinkedIn

Words Kiwis should probably avoid using on their LinkedIn profiles

'Using the right words and substantiating them with real examples of your work makes your profile more authentic.'.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
Tender process begins for largest part of CRL project
Auckland Council

Tender process begins for largest part of CRL project

Auckland's underground rail link has moved closer to construction, with expressions of interest sought for tunnels, stations and rail systems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
oOh!media and AMP Capital sign contract
Digital Signage

oOh!media and AMP Capital sign contract

Advertisers gain access to four more New Zealand shopping centres as the deal lifts oOh!media's retail network to 43 centres nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Staying safe this work year
Risk & Compliance

Staying safe this work year

New Zealand workplaces are being urged to review risks after the holidays, as fatigue, dehydration and poor safety habits can raise injury rates.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
University makes plans for long term development
Unified Communications

University makes plans for long term development

Earthquake recovery is largely complete as the university outlines a 30-year campus blueprint, with key projects due by 2018.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
InternetNZ sings govt's UFB praises
Unified Communications

InternetNZ sings govt's UFB praises

InternetNZ lauds Govt for expanding UFB, which will reach 85% of Kiwis by 2024, exceeding initial targets and advancing connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Further investment in UFB network
Smart Cities

Further investment in UFB network

UFB2 will extend fibre broadband to 12 more central North Island towns, with WEL and Waipa Networks investing about NZD $60 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Summit promotes the benefits of green cities
Smart Cities

Summit promotes the benefits of green cities

Green building could lift investment returns and productivity, with New Zealand's property sector warned it must cut emissions as cities grow.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Fund to help make Wellington’s buildings safer
Risk & Compliance

Fund to help make Wellington’s buildings safer

Owners of vulnerable Wellington buildings will get help with costly earthquake safety work, with a NZD $3 million fund set up by government.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Engineers welcome move to secure earthquake-prone facades
Risk & Compliance

Engineers welcome move to secure earthquake-prone facades

Public safety fears have prompted support for a government fund to help owners secure dangerous facades in Wellington and nearby centres.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017