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Transport Minister Chris Bishop defends commissioning another Auckland harbour crossing report
Urban Planning

Transport Minister Chris Bishop defends commissioning another Auckland harbour crossing report

More than NZD $106 million has already been spent on the project, as ministers insist a detailed business case is needed before work can start.

By RNZ • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
Civil Contractors New Zealand conference heads to Wellington
Housing

Civil Contractors New Zealand conference heads to Wellington

With more than 600 delegates expected, the event will put transport, procurement and pipeline concerns in front of election-year politicians.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Opportunity seeks law for New Zealand infrastructure plan
Urban Planning

Opportunity seeks law for New Zealand infrastructure plan

Long-term asset upkeep would take priority under a plan aimed at shielding New Zealand infrastructure from election-cycle politics and funding gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Politicians across party lines call for end to stop-start infrastructure investment
Urban Planning

Politicians across party lines call for end to stop-start infrastructure investment

Consensus remained broad, but party MPs still clashed over who should pay for long-term works and how to curb costly overdesign.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026
2degrees launches emoji referendum for New Zealand
Data Analytics

2degrees launches emoji referendum for New Zealand

New Zealanders will get to pick a national emoji, as 2degrees taps public sentiment and social media habits in a World Emoji Day campaign.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
CyberHub launches for UK firms as bill tightens rules
Data Protection

CyberHub launches for UK firms as bill tightens rules

UK firms face tighter cyber rules and faster reporting deadlines, as a new package combines protection, compliance and insurance cover.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
Millions in Britain identify with more than one class
New Zealand Labour Party

Millions in Britain identify with more than one class

Nearly 6 million Britons now say they belong to more than one social class, highlighting a shift that may reshape voting and consumer behaviour.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
UK pay transparency lags as HR faces pressure from staff demands
Human Capital Management

UK pay transparency lags as HR faces pressure from staff demands

Nearly half of UK HR professionals say their firms lag in pay transparency amid rising staff demands for clear salary information and fair pay.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
MPs to debate Labour's proposal for compulsory digital UK IDs
Data Protection

MPs to debate Labour's proposal for compulsory digital UK IDs

MPs will debate Labour's plan for a compulsory digital ID system in the UK, sparking discussions on security, privacy, and legal safeguards.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms
Urban Planning

Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms

Cross-party backing is being sought to deliver a planning overhaul that could cut compliance costs by 45% while balancing development and environmental protection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
UK labour market shifts: AI impact, skills demand rise
Data Analytics

UK labour market shifts: AI impact, skills demand rise

Magnit's latest report reveals the UK's labour market is evolving due to AI and onshoring, with salary increases in key skills and significant job competition.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Labour unveils plan for 40,000 extra weekly NHS appointments
Health Technologies

Labour unveils plan for 40,000 extra weekly NHS appointments

Labour unveils a plan to deliver 40,000 extra NHS appointments weekly, focusing on health technologies and efficiency to tackle fiscal challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report
Data Protection

ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report

The Open Data Institute's recent report exposes weaknesses in the UK's tech infrastructure, warning that poor data governance in AI could undermine societal benefits and trust.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding
EduTech

MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding

MAT finance leaders have urged Labour to boost school funding, highlighting rising costs, pay awards, and SEND provisions as critical concerns from an IMP Software survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push
Digital Transformation

Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push

The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report
Fintech

UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report

Research shows 55% of UK financial leaders plan to vote Labour, foreseeing positive business impacts, contrasting with 26% expecting negative effects.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Online voting in the UK could attract 4.9 million new voters
Unified Communications

Online voting in the UK could attract 4.9 million new voters

Research by Broadband Genie suggests that implementing online voting in the UK could welcome 4.9 million new voters. Is it the solution we need?.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024