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Craig Schutte celebrates 25 years with Gallagher Security

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Craig Schutte celebrates 25 years with Gallagher Security, reflecting on his journey from South Africa to Executive Vice President, crediting teamwork for his success.
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Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.
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Survey reveals rising demand for biometric travel tech

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Entrust's Seamless Travel Experience Survey reveals 94% of Australian frequent flyers favour biometric solutions for reducing airport wait times.
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ZORRZ partners with SaaScada for inclusive credit card launch

Thu, 30th May 2024
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ZORRZ partners with SaaScada to launch BlueAccess, a credit card promoting financial inclusion for immigrants, refugees, and those with poor credit history.
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Optic Security Group expands in Western Australia with new Perth office

Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Optic Security Group strengthens its presence in Western Australia with a new Perth office and the promotion of industry veteran Patrick Hill to Operations Manager.
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Australian skilled ICT migrants boost regional tech sector

Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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Skilled ICT migrants are closing Australia's tech industry gap with 90% securing jobs, particularly benefiting regional areas, according to a new Australian Computer Society report.
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Kiwis hopeful of economic upswing amidst looming concerns

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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In contrast to the global outlook, New Zealanders are more optimistic about the future economic climate, according to the latest Global Predictions Survey.
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Will businesses be paying more for their IT services in 2023? Yes, here's why

Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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Inflation, a recession, and a shortage of skilled workers are causing price increases in the IT sector, putting pressure on businesses.
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'Such a mess' - IT teams work overnight to fix immigration glitch

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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Technical difficulties marred the first day of New Zealand's new residence scheme, with serious concerns raised for the roll-out to 95,000 migrants in March.
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Employers need to get over stigma as workforce changes

Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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New Zealand businesses are being told to prioritize attitude and personality over technical skills due to a shortage of skilled workers.
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Encryption app to help travellers secure their devices

Thu, 10th Jan 2019
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Researchers in the UK are developing an app called 'Shatter Secrets' to help travellers protect their digital information from border control agents.
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Former SpaceX employee accelerating NZ companies solving the world’s problems

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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Scott Nolan looks for founders with a unique view of the world, deep internal motivation, and a level of rigour driven by their own expectations.
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More SMEs back tighter immigration laws despite skill shortages

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Striking a balance: NZ SMEs lean toward immigration curbs amid workforce and housing concerns, MYOB survey finds.
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New jobs in tech on the decline, teachers wanted

Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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New Zealand faces a tech job slowdown as education sees a surge, with SEEK data showing a 31% rise in teacher roles amid a 4% drop in IT jobs.
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NZers see growing benefits from closer economic ties with Asia, wary on investment: survey

Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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New Zealanders see positive spin-offs coming from the nation's growing economic ties across Asia, although they have become wary of investment from th.
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Correction: Real Estate Institute O'Sullivan says first-home buyers could give up on home ownership

Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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Departing Real Estate Institute chief executive Helen O'Sullivan said the Reserve Bank's decision to continue the loan-to-value ratio restrictions.
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UPDATE: RBNZ keeps LVR restrictions in place as housing risks remain

Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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The Reserve Bank will retain restrictions on low-equity mortgage lending because governor Graeme Wheeler continues to see risks in the housing mark.