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New decade, new office design trends
Real estate

New decade, new office design trends

Sustainability and wellbeing are reshaping workplaces, with firms adopting greener materials, softer palettes and more homely layouts.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2020
Health and safety boost for retail and supply chain sector
Supply Chain

Health and safety boost for retail and supply chain sector

A three-year industry-backed push aims to cut serious injuries and deaths in New Zealand retail and supply chains through common safety standards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2019
Greening myths you probably thought were true
Interior Design

Greening myths you probably thought were true

Wrongly chosen greenwalls can add maintenance costs or even fire risk, with some popular options offering none of the living-plant benefits.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 8th Sep 2019
Biophilic design for naturally better buildings
Wearables

Biophilic design for naturally better buildings

Evidence from a New Zealand office trial could help landlords justify spending on healthier workspaces, with plants only part of the picture.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Site Safe Welcomes Health and Safety at Work Strategy (2018-2028)
Risk & Compliance

Site Safe Welcomes Health and Safety at Work Strategy (2018-2028)

The strategy aims to cut workplace harm and could save hundreds of Kiwi lives lost each year to health risks.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018
Development industry set for smart upgrade
Smart Cities

Development industry set for smart upgrade

New rules are set to steer developers towards better connectivity, data use and planning across greenfield sites, precincts and campuses.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2018
Finalists announced - Site Safe Construction Health and Safety Awards
Construction

Finalists announced - Site Safe Construction Health and Safety Awards

Thirteen finalists have been shortlisted for national recognition after a record number of entries to the 2018 Site Safe awards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2018
New online tool for health and wellbeing policy
Human Capital Management

New online tool for health and wellbeing policy

Small businesses can now draft compliant health and wellbeing rules in minutes, with the free builder designed to save time and cut legal hassle.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 23rd Sep 2018
Smart choices key summits at Safety 360
Risk & Compliance

Smart choices key summits at Safety 360

A shift away from paperwork-heavy compliance is driving talks on smarter safety practice and chemical risk at Safety 360 in Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Talk to workers about calving risks, regulator urges
Risk & Compliance

Talk to workers about calving risks, regulator urges

Farmers face higher injury and illness risks during calving unless teams plan ahead for fatigue, hygiene and safe cattle handling.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Strong support for new home quality verification tool
Construction

Strong support for new home quality verification tool

The revised standard aims to speed approvals for volume builders while reducing compliance costs and lifting the quality of new homes.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Retail centres will benefit from new bus routes
Customer Experience

Retail centres will benefit from new bus routes

Auckland’s new bus network is expected to make shopping centres easier to reach, boosting footfall and broadening travel options for customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 18th Jun 2017
Cross-industry innovation a health and safety winner
Risk & Compliance

Cross-industry innovation a health and safety winner

A new filling system has eliminated strain injuries for OnGas workers after testing nearly 6,000 LPG bottles a day across New Zealand.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Winter’s the perfect season to maintain exercise levels
Mental Health

Winter’s the perfect season to maintain exercise levels

Gym membership numbers often rise in winter, and Exercise NZ says keeping active can cut illness, lift mood and support recovery.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Living greenwalls better than fake alternatives
Facilities management

Living greenwalls better than fake alternatives

Fake greenwalls may pose fire and allergy risks in offices, as a pioneer urges property managers to choose living walls instead.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Five becomes one as Datacom consolidates into new Auckland office
Unified Communications

Five becomes one as Datacom consolidates into new Auckland office

Datacom is bringing staff from five Auckland office together in one large complex in a move it says will foster greater collaboration and creativity.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
New occupational health company New Zealand first
Risk & Compliance

New occupational health company New Zealand first

Kiwi businesses should gain a single nationwide supplier of integrated occupational health services as two providers join forces.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017