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FYI has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer

FYI, the document management platform, has hired former Frisk COO, David McKay as its new COO, to oversee general operations and growth ambitions.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Wireless Networks

NETGEAR announces ANZ arrival of new Orbi 860 series

The new series follows the previous Orbi 850 series and joins its industry-leading WiFi 6 Whole Home Mesh WiFi portfolio.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2023

Data Privacy

IAPP appoints Managing Director for Australia & New Zealand

Adam Ford appointed as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand at the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Climate change

What to do when remediating from flooding

Homeowners risk mould and structural damage if flood repairs begin before hidden moisture is fully removed, new BRANZ guidance warns.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023

Disaster Recovery

Entries open for 2023 infrastructure construction awards

New Zealand civil contractors are being urged to enter awards that judge projects as far afield as the Chatham Islands before 23 June.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023

Data Protection

2023 a year of cyber concerns

Small businesses are especially exposed as phishing and fraud reports rise, with CERT NZ logging 2,069 cybercrimes in one quarter.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023

National Party

Are property investors out for the count?

Weak market conditions and higher borrowing costs have driven mortgaged property investors to near-record lows, though cash buyers are still active.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023

New Zealand Labour Party

Will the election have an impact on property market activity?

Uncertainty over tax and housing policy could briefly slow residential sales, though commercial activity is likely to stay driven by rates and inflation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2023

Agricultural Technology

RMA reform must not hinder critical water infrastructure

New Zealand growers could face higher food costs and poorer water security if reform leaves storage projects harder to finance, IrrigationNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2023

Firewalls

NTT appoints New Head of Cybersecurity in New Zealand

IT company NTT appoints Darren Ryland as Head of Cybersecurity for New Zealand to cater to growing demand for cybersecurity services.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Sun, 5th Feb 2023

Education, Learning & Training

Over 100 new sparkies enter the workforce

Demand for qualified electricians has seen 103 Whitireia and WelTec graduates snap up apprenticeships across Wellington and beyond.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

Green Party

ACT & Greens agree fuel tax cut ‘poorly targeted’

Critics say the extension shifts more than NZD $1.3 billion a year from roads to petrol discounts, favouring higher earners over low-income households.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

Risk & Compliance

Deloitte appoints ServiceNow veteran as Risk Advisory Director

Deloitte adds ServiceNow Master Architect Shiva Thomas to their Risk Advisory practice to enhance their technology solutions and expertise in NZ.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023

Health Technologies

The Telehealth service success born during COVID-19

Reach Aotearoa needed a partner that could implement this solution in a short time span and hire a workforce large enough to run it comfortably.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023

Gaming

NZ tech firms cautious on hiring in face of mass layoffs overseas

Tech companies in New Zealand taking cautious hiring approach amid economic uncertainty, in contrast to overseas job cuts.

By Kim Moodie • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023

New Zealand Labour Party

No reprieve for persistent property price falls

New Zealand home values fell for a 10th straight month in January, leaving prices 7.2% below a year ago and raising further downside risks.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023

Disaster Recovery

Keeping safe during flooding emergency and recovery

Flood-hit workplaces face electric shock, gas and asbestos risks, prompting WorkSafe to urge staff to speak up before resuming duties.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023

Auckland Council

Experts weigh in on Auckland floods

Climate scientists say Auckland’s floods were intensified by atmospheric rivers, while economists warn neglected infrastructure is leaving homes exposed.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2023