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Local partners have taken out awards at software and business applications vendor Progress' global partner awards.
The new filler could cut excavation time and traffic disruption on emergency repairs, while still meeting heavy-load engineering demands.
New roads, rail and schools will be funded as the government lifts capital spending by USD $4 billion in Budget 2017.
Demand for sustainable buildings in New Zealand is surging, with five more major organisations joining the Green Building Council.
Farmers are being urged to vaccinate herds and control rodents now, as winter conditions raise the risk of leptospirosis spreading to people.
The funding will help keep freight and commuter services reliable, while supporting recovery works and safety upgrades across KiwiRail’s network.
More housing and infrastructure funding won approval from the Property Council, though it says New Zealand still needs deeper planning reform.
Investors are snapping up regional accommodation as New Zealand’s tourism boom pushes enquiry and sales to record levels.
Sent to MPs and officials, the manifesto urges faster action on digital skills, broadband and cyber security to keep New Zealand competitive.
A record 82 projects are in contention for New Zealand’s top property prizes, with winners to be revealed at a sold-out Auckland gala.
Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.
Hundreds of thousands of injured New Zealanders could get better access to support if ACC reforms and a new commissioner are adopted.
A worker was left tetraplegic after a harvester injury, with a horticultural firm and its director fined and ordered to pay GBP £336,000 in reparations.
Plain English can help asset owners weigh repair costs and safety risks, as corrosion experts warn of rising deterioration across key infrastructure.
Boating access on Waiheke Island will improve after Auckland Council-backed consent for a 186-berth floating marina was granted.
A looming shortage of 25,000 workers has prompted calls to widen recruitment, as women still make up less than 4 per cent of trainees.
Left untreated, repetitive workplace tasks can trigger debilitating hand pain and tingling, forcing businesses to act on a serious health risk.
Rural communities could gain jobs and stronger exports if the government’s NZD $90 million irrigation package is backed by equity rather than loans.
Unexpectedly hot water at depth could make Westland a significant clean energy source, with temperatures rivaling volcanic zones despite no volcanoes.
Real-time reporting is replacing paperwork on construction sites, giving managers a clearer view of hazards and boosting worker awareness.