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Parliament summit underscores role of businesses in UK's green shift
Storage

Parliament summit underscores role of businesses in UK's green shift

Parliamentary summit highlights crucial role of UK businesses in achieving net zero emissions and fostering sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

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Northern Irish Parliament victim of brute force cyberattack
Cybersecurity

Northern Irish Parliament victim of brute force cyberattack

A number of computers were hacked and have now been disabled - and the Scottish and English parliaments have had the same attack in the last year.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018

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The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead
Housing

The infrastructure sector – 2022 in review & looking ahead

Policy change, fuel resilience and green power projects are set to dominate infrastructure again as reform timelines tighten in 2023.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2023
First locally grown cannabis medicines get approval
Supply Chain

First locally grown cannabis medicines get approval

New Zealand patients could see fewer supply disruptions as locally grown and made medicinal cannabis medicines reach the market for the first time.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022
Resource management changes announced
Housing

Resource management changes announced

New rules are set to speed up consents and cut costs for infrastructure, as the Government scraps the 30-year-old Resource Management Act.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
A slippery slope back to the ‘bad old days’
Education, Learning & Training

A slippery slope back to the ‘bad old days’

Employers warn the reforms could raise costs and trigger conflict, as a new income insurance scheme and fair pay laws go out for comment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2022
Long term future for long term tenants
Real estate

Long term future for long term tenants

Tenants will gain stronger eviction protections and annual rent caps, but landlords warn the new law could shrink supply and lift rents.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2020
Rail’s big comeback
Supply Chain

Rail’s big comeback

Long-term upgrades to tracks, trains and ferries could finally be unlocked as the government shifts rail funding away from annual budget battles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jan 2020
Tackling climate change is everyone’s duty
Facilities management

Tackling climate change is everyone’s duty

New draft carbon standards and a new expo zone will give New Zealand building owners practical steps towards net zero by 2050.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
NZ Parliament shifts to in-house user IT support
IT services

NZ Parliament shifts to in-house user IT support

New Zealand's Parliament will transition IT user support in-house from 2019, while Datacom remains the external provider for all other IT services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019
How will the tax ring-fence effect investor behaviour?
Real estate

How will the tax ring-fence effect investor behaviour?

Many landlords may simply hold properties longer or pass them on, as the proposed ring-fence is unlikely to slash rental stock or confidence.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 31st May 2019
Parliament supports NZ's Privacy Bill during first reading
Data Protection

Parliament supports NZ's Privacy Bill during first reading

New Zealand's proposed Privacy Bill is going through the first round of debates in Parliament this week, with the support of all sitting MPs.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future
Cloud Services

Manifesto challenges NZ leadership to pursue tech future

Twenty New Zealand tech companies have published a manifesto urging the government to future-proof the country through technological advancement and innovation.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
New research calls for Personal Injury Commissioner
Law

New research calls for Personal Injury Commissioner

Hundreds of thousands of injured New Zealanders could get better access to support if ACC reforms and a new commissioner are adopted.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Greens call for halt to scrapping of electric trains
Clean technologies

Greens call for halt to scrapping of electric trains

New Zealand could face higher rail costs and more breakdowns after KiwiRail was warned diesel replacements may be pricier and less reliable than electrics.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
12 year old to bring Parliament up to code
Parliament

12 year old to bring Parliament up to code

12-year-old Amelia Lockley is set to teach MPs coding, promoting digital literacy in Parliament and across New Zealand's youth.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Closed captioning of NZ Parliament set to go live
Parliament

Closed captioning of NZ Parliament set to go live

New Zealanders will have better access to Parliament with the introduction of live closed captioning on multiple platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016