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Govt opens up short-term access to 5G spectrum

The government has announced plans to auction short-term rights to the 3.5GHz 5G spectrum from mid-2020 to October 2022, fostering innovation and competition.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019

Unified Communications

Growing cities need smart tech investment to meet goals

The NZ IoT Alliance chair says that as cities grow up and out, it's time to invest in smart city tech to keep them functioning.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019

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New Zealand Government stories

Public Sector

WorkSafe appoints new Chief Executive

WorkSafe New Zealand will be led by Phil Parkes, with the appointment set to ensure continuity after Nicole Rosie’s move to the NZ Transport Agency.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019

Procurement

Where is the government’s $12b infrastructure investment going?

Contractors still need project-by-project details, with major transport work due to wind down within 18 months and risking industry capacity gaps.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2019

Construction

Why we need more ‘shovel-ready’ projects

Civil contractors say the Government must back already designed transport works quickly to protect jobs as big projects finish.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019

Housing

Kōtuitui sets a new standard in affordable housing

Sixty-one terraced homes in Manukau will be priced from GBP £289,000, as the project packages whiteware, landscaping and parking.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2019

Supply Chain

Health and safety boost for retail and supply chain sector

A three-year industry-backed push aims to cut serious injuries and deaths in New Zealand retail and supply chains through common safety standards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2019

Energy efficient

Research highlights need for healthier homes

Poor housing could be costing New Zealand health services almost USD $8 million a year, with under-twos especially at risk.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019

Risk & Compliance

New hope for construction industry

New procurement rules could ease contract risk and cut legal costs, if agencies shift from lowest price to outcome-led construction deals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 29th Sep 2019

Auckland Council

Aeromovel can reduce Auckland-Airport light rail budget by up to $5 billion

Questions over Auckland's airport rail spending have intensified as Aeromovel is pitched as a way to slash costs and delivery time dramatically.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019

Law

Infrastructure sector calls for transformational government reform

Three-quarters of industry leaders want central and local government to overhaul how they work, amid warnings that infrastructure delivery is lagging.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Sep 2019

Job Market

Forget disruption, you should be worrying about our lack of tech

According to the new report, 'New Zealand, technology and productivity', it isn't that New Zealand has too much technology it's that we don't have enough.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019

Bank of New Zealand

Government to get more renters into first homes

Looser deposit rules and bigger grants could help tenants buy sooner as Government-backed schemes are made more accessible.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019

EduTech

Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide

The Ministry of Education defends its digital curriculum, emphasising it won't widen the digital divide, with NZD $38 million allocated for support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019

Crypto

Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark

Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019

Breach Prevention

Passports, licenses of 300 leaked in Ministry for Culture and Heritage data breach

The documents leaked included 228 passports, 55 driver licenses, and 36 birth certificates – making the victims vulnerable to identity theft by cyber-criminals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019