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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Comvita on new Microsoft collaboration
AR, VR & Metaverse

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Comvita on new Microsoft collaboration

Comvita collaborates with Microsoft to introduce interactive sensory experiences for consumers in the Asia-Pacific region - TechDay.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Jabra managing director on the importance of quality communication tech
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Jabra managing director on the importance of quality communication tech

Jabra's managing director ANZ, David Piggott, discusses the importance of quality communication technology in our first IT Jam. #TechDay.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Paessler
Hyperscale

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Paessler

Paessler's VP for Asia Pacific talks about leveraging PRTG technology to enhance network monitoring and prevent IT infrastructure issues.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Chemical management systems lacking
Supply Chain

Chemical management systems lacking

A report warns New Zealand is missing harmful chemicals in the environment because monitoring is patchy and data on use is scarce.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
Timber Design Centre launched
Sustainability

Timber Design Centre launched

Government funding for a new timber knowledge hub could help slash emissions in New Zealand’s mid-rise apartments and offices.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
Rising interest rates and tighter credit weighing on housing demand
Bank of New Zealand

Rising interest rates and tighter credit weighing on housing demand

Mortgage activity has slumped as tighter lending and higher rates cool demand, with CoreLogic warning house prices may fall further.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Popularity of branded masks may come back to bite SMEs
Risk & Compliance

Popularity of branded masks may come back to bite SMEs

Businesses risk sick leave, grievances and prosecution if they issue staff with branded cloth masks instead of higher-grade PPE.

By Michael Curreen • 3 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
Property resale gains high across the board
Property Market

Property resale gains high across the board

Record resale profits are still spreading nationwide, with 99.3% of homes sold in Q4 2021 making a gross gain, CoreLogic says.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022
Wellington council steps in to support businesses
Hybrid & Remote Work

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
Housing affordability getting worse despite easing price growth
Bank of New Zealand

Housing affordability getting worse despite easing price growth

Mortgage repayments now absorb nearly half of household income, as record house prices and weaker wages push affordability to fresh lows.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
Highest paying regions revealed
Manufacturing

Highest paying regions revealed

Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Wellington now top the pay table, as median hourly wages climb to NZD $27 across trades and industrial jobs.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
Quarry workers on strike as revenue soars
Supply Chain

Quarry workers on strike as revenue soars

Workers have walked out for 48 hours after union claims wages have lagged behind soaring demand and a GBP £70 million revenue stream.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th 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
Submissions open for Techweek Aotearoa 2022
EduTech

Submissions open for Techweek Aotearoa 2022

Techweek Aotearoa 2022 submissions are now open for live and hybrid events promoting tech innovation and collaboration in New Zealand.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Third of businesses unprepared for chemical incidents
Supply Chain

Third of businesses unprepared for chemical incidents

A Chemtrec survey finds 28% of firms under-prioritise chemical emergency response, as most lack C-suite oversight and regular drills.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022