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From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.
The government’s plan could cut household costs, but councils fear losing control over water assets as a 30-year fix is pursued.
Businesses face fresh legal and workplace pressure as about 40% of New Zealand workers fall under new Covid-19 vaccine requirements.
The planned lease rule changes could force costly disputes on struggling tenants and landlords, while favouring lawyers and large firms.
Missed skills and implementation gaps could leave New Zealand's first digital strategy in nearly 20 years unable to lift growth or productivity.
The rollout begins in Auckland hospitals and for travellers, as ministers face criticism for delaying quicker Covid detection by over a year.
Property groups warn the proposal could let well-funded firms seek cuts, leaving the most vulnerable tenants with less support.
Small businesses facing COVID-19 revenue shocks are being urged to seek wage subsidies, tax relief and rent negotiations to stay afloat.
Tenants could face higher rents and fewer homes as landlords lose interest deductibility from Friday, industry figures warn.
Construction firms can now book priority jabs for essential workers, while employers weigh when vaccination can be required.
Roads will stay battered without sustained upkeep, despite a bigger funding package that lifts maintenance and safety spending across the network.
Nearly all New Zealand homes sold for a profit in the June quarter, as record-low mortgage rates and tight listings drove gains.
Drivers will avoid a second toll on Auckland’s new northern motorway, but taxpayers may now cover more of the $877.5m bill.
Businesses will have seven days after lockdown eases to enforce QR check-ins and manual sign-ins at busy venues, experts say.
Only essential building work may continue, with contractors required to follow strict COVID-19 controls or defer jobs until restrictions ease.
Trade Me reduces customer data releases to Police and government agencies, with a 14% drop in requests from previous year.
Recruitment bottlenecks and border rules are threatening delivery of New Zealand's NZ$10.1 billion infrastructure pipeline.
Trainees in Christchurch will get hands-on skills and employer mentoring as the sector tries to fill New Zealand’s infrastructure shortage.
Public scrutiny begins on a replacement regime for the RMA, with the first draft aiming to speed planning and ease housing constraints.
Consumers are one step closer to having more control over how their data is shared, as the UK Government plans to establish a consumer data right framework.