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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - ManageEngine manager on how to make life easier for MSPs
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - ManageEngine manager on how to make life easier for MSPs

This is our second IT Jam with ManageEngine, and also our second with the company's senior manager for sales and business development, Vinayak Sreedhar.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

UN declares New Zealand’s housing crisis a breach of human rights
Disaster Recovery

UN declares New Zealand’s housing crisis a breach of human rights

The report urges ministers to curb speculation, strengthen tenant rights and expand social housing after finding the crisis breaches basic rights.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
Report paints promising future for New Zealand construction
Supply Chain

Report paints promising future for New Zealand construction

Labour and supply chain pressures could slow the sector’s rebound, despite forecast construction growth of 5.5% this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Managing risk around hand-arm vibration
Risk & Compliance

Managing risk around hand-arm vibration

Workers using vibrating tools could suffer permanent nerve and joint damage if employers fail to control exposure early enough.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Best performing suburbs in 2021 so far
Hybrid & Remote Work

Best performing suburbs in 2021 so far

Cheaper provincial suburbs have driven New Zealand's property boom, with Manunui up 51.8% and Hargest selling in just six days.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Should the Government implement the Climate Change Commission’s advice?
University of Canterbury

Should the Government implement the Climate Change Commission’s advice?

The Government has until 31 December to decide whether to adopt a plan that could cut GDP by 1.2% in 2050, or do less.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
Dealing with vaccine misinformation in your workplace
Human Capital Management

Dealing with vaccine misinformation in your workplace

Employers are being urged to counter false claims about COVID-19 jabs with trusted facts so staff can make informed choices.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
Housing shortage key driver of unaffordable housing market
Bank of New Zealand

Housing shortage key driver of unaffordable housing market

Record-low inventory is pushing New Zealand house prices higher, leaving first-time buyers with fewer affordable options.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021
Tōtika streamlines health and safety pre-qualifications
Supply Chain

Tōtika streamlines health and safety pre-qualifications

A single standard is set to cut compliance costs and speed up supplier checks for New Zealand civil contractors and clients.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 6th Jun 2021
The problem with Auckland’s $685m cycle bridge
New Zealand Labour Party

The problem with Auckland’s $685m cycle bridge

Other transport projects are being shelved nationwide as Auckland gets a $685m standalone bridge for cyclists and pedestrians.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Jun 2021
Bold action needed to stop water infrastructure’s downward spiral
Supply Chain

Bold action needed to stop water infrastructure’s downward spiral

Household water bills could soar unless New Zealand overhauls ageing networks, with studies flagging up to NZD $185 billion of work needed.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2021
Shaving your beard could save your life
Risk & Compliance

Shaving your beard could save your life

Workers in New Zealand may still be inhaling harmful dust unless they are clean shaven enough for respiratory protective equipment to seal properly.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
Flatlining house prices – are the forecasts right?
Bank of New Zealand

Flatlining house prices – are the forecasts right?

Rising lending restrictions and tax changes are already cooling demand, though some agents say Treasury’s flatlining forecast may be too gloomy.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2021
Wellington decides on 10-year infrastructure plan
Wellington City Council

Wellington decides on 10-year infrastructure plan

Residents will face a 13.5% rates rise as the council backs billions for water, housing, cycleways and library repairs over a decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 31st May 2021
New Engineer to Contract addition to top NZ project management company
Risk & Compliance

New Engineer to Contract addition to top NZ project management company

Clients on major construction jobs will gain independent contract oversight as The Building Intelligence Group appoints Charles Brown in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Are Government measures to cool housing working?
Bank of New Zealand

Are Government measures to cool housing working?

Sales fell 28% in April and the median price eased to NZD $810,000, but analysts say it is too soon to judge the policy impact.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Crushed leg incident costs company $370k
Risk & Compliance

Crushed leg incident costs company $370k

Outdated crane procedures left a Hawke’s Bay steel cutter facing GBP £370,000 in fines, reparations and costs after a worker lost a leg.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Planning pays off with construction software
Software-as-a-Service

Planning pays off with construction software

Construction firms risk wasting software spend unless they map workflows, win staff buy-in and phase rollouts to prove time and cost savings.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021