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Ultra-flat high tonnage cylinders from Enerpac feature low height and safety protection for harsh conditions
Construction

Ultra-flat high tonnage cylinders from Enerpac feature low height and safety protection for harsh conditions

Confined-space lifting gets safer, as stop rings and nitrocarburised surfaces help protect 10-100 ton cylinders in harsh sites.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019
Students worldwide join forces to tackle Waikato’s waste problems
Sustainability

Students worldwide join forces to tackle Waikato’s waste problems

A global design-thinking relay has helped turn Raglan waste concerns into reusable-box ideas aimed at curbing single-use packaging in Waikato.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
WorkSafe investigation reveals how two serious falls were preventable
Health and Safety

WorkSafe investigation reveals how two serious falls were preventable

Safety failures exposed in two separate incidents that left one worker dead and another badly injured, WorkSafe said.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
2019 real estate better than most predicted
Real estate

2019 real estate better than most predicted

Low interest rates and looser lending are expected to cushion New Zealand property values, with first-home buyers set to gain most.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 20th Jan 2019
Demolition & Asbestos Award winners announced
University of Canterbury

Demolition & Asbestos Award winners announced

More than 100 industry attendees saw Nikau Contractors named contractor of the year at the second annual Demolition & Asbestos Awards in Auckland.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 20th Jan 2019
Who were 2018’s best of the best in the New Zealand property market
Real estate

Who were 2018’s best of the best in the New Zealand property market

Policy changes in 2019 could dampen buyer demand and reshape lending as New Zealand's housing market enters another year of low, steady volumes.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
Farmers urged to focus on critical risks to avoid joining summer accident toll
Risk & Compliance

Farmers urged to focus on critical risks to avoid joining summer accident toll

Nearly 550 farmers were injured and three died on farms last summer, with vehicles and sun exposure among the biggest dangers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2019
Offshore tobacco giants poised to enter vape market in New Zealand
Law

Offshore tobacco giants poised to enter vape market in New Zealand

Existing local vape sellers say offshore tobacco rivals will squeeze margins as New Zealand tightens rules and smokers seek cheaper alternatives.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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
Medical rebrand for cannabis gets underway
Licensing

Medical rebrand for cannabis gets underway

Auckland billboards fronted by eight patients and advocates aim to reduce stigma as New Zealand's medicinal cannabis laws take shape.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Kiwis starting to embrace digital identity
Data Protection

Kiwis starting to embrace digital identity

Digital identity could soon make everyday transactions easier for New Zealanders, as privacy and security concerns grow around online services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Colliers International launches Project Management division
Real estate

Colliers International launches Project Management division

The new unit will expand Colliers' services in New Zealand and tap Kerry Woods's experience on major refurbishments, including Auckland's QBE Centre.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Recycling city infrastructure for special needs children
Sustainability

Recycling city infrastructure for special needs children

Recycled traffic sheep and a former mall hut are giving special needs children more to explore at Christchurch’s sensory playground, without landfill waste.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
Scaffolding collapse falls foul of regulator
Risk & Compliance

Scaffolding collapse falls foul of regulator

WorkSafe says six workers escaped serious injury after a Panmure Bridge scaffold collapse exposed failures in safety oversight.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
Security specialist expands to safeguard local facilities
Smart Cities

Security specialist expands to safeguard local facilities

Demand for crash-rated barriers and bollards is rising as facility managers in New Zealand seek stronger protection against hostile vehicle attacks.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018
Free webinar on road risk management for fleet operators
Risk & Compliance

Free webinar on road risk management for fleet operators

Fleet operators are being urged to move beyond compliance as Brake hosts a free webinar on managing at-work driver risk on 11 December.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018
KiwiRail committed to inland freight hub
Supply Chain

KiwiRail committed to inland freight hub

The new hub is expected to ease congestion, cut emissions and free up the city’s ageing freight yard for housing and business development.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018
Quality shortage and solid demand, high yields in Auckland’s CBD
Physical Security

Quality shortage and solid demand, high yields in Auckland’s CBD

Limited prime office stock is pushing Auckland CBD rents and yields higher, as hotel conversions leave developers short of sites.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project takes top sustainability award
Construction

New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project takes top sustainability award

Auckland’s rail link has cut construction waste and emissions sharply, showing big infrastructure can hit sustainability targets while easing congestion.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Dec 2018