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The wood residues processed by France’s C2R include sawmill waste, bark, pallets and forest chips. It is a forestry sector of particular interest here in New Zealand. The company has two business areas. It supplies products for the paper industry and produce fuel for regional companies.” In fuel production, the demands on the shredding process are particularly high. Not only must the fuel have a stable moisture content according to the customer's specifications, but it must also meet the specified particle size. Vecoplan recently upgraded the lines.
Master Electricians leads education, and advocacy for an estimated 10,000 electricians and their employers. Top spot in an array of recent awards went to Seven Electrical which also picked up the prize for the “Projects over $5 million” category for its work on the architecturally awarded Wellington Convention Centre. Other Excellence Awards categories included Emerging Business, Lighting Design, Sustainability, Innovation, and the other two Project Awards: $1 to $5 million and un der $1 million. The winner of the Industry Champion Award was also announced, along with the 2024 Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge
If a developing country of 278 million can quickly get its act together to work with private enterprise to modernise its healthcare systems, there seems little excuse for New Zealand and its sticking plaster partisan mentality to healthcare. A partnership with Philips which allows Indonesia to build local capabilities while tapping into global advancements in AI technology is an exemplary collaboration to ensure the future economic development and sustainability says Indonesia’s Minister of Investment
The demand for oil and gas is expected to remain a critical component of the energy landscape over the next decade In New Zealand government has reacted to supply challenges by lifting embargoes on the search for new fossil fuels. A recent McKinsey report says global demand for oil is projected to continue to grow in the short term before plateauing over the next five to seven years and then declining. In the case of natural gas, demand is projected to rise in the medium term across all scenarios.
The first ever Certificate in Fluid Power Engineering Fundamentals (Level 3) has been approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) as a result of sustained effort by several key people in the industry. Newly formed New Zealand Fluid Power Association along with Gisborne Hydraulics Natasja Paulson were among those who spearheaded the development. The group is looking to add a Level 4 and possibly a Level 5 qualification to further upskill workers and managers.
The latest MBIE business letter is a feast of good advice including five videos taking less than two minutes apiece on how to prevent yourself becoming a victim of cyber attack. There is also an excellent tax tool box for tradies and advice on new law for businesses that own a unit in a unit title property. There are features on making sure your Christmas promotion are fair and legal and tool kits for sole traders and manufacturers tool kit.
Ten years ago, CEOs and top teams typically focused on four or five critical issues at any one time. Today, the number is double that says a recent McKinsey report. There are distinct differences between the personal attributes, best practices, and approaches to leadership development required in today’s organisations and those of yesteryear. What will it take to be a leader for this century and how organizations can shape, develop and mentor the next generation of managers.
More continuous professional development and improved education in the construction sector are required before a self-certification scheme can be trusted to solve homebuilding woes says the Institute of Building Surveyors. It is wary of the government’s proposed changes to allowing trusted building professionals and accredited businesses to carry out low-risk building work. The government says “it’s about placing the requirements of the system and the resources to where they’re most needed… rather than having that regulation for regulation’s sake.”
Inc Australia reports on a management guide that is targeted at small business. The guide lists four savvy insights including sleeping on the job that anyone can use to grow a business. The insights come from a survey of marketing and creative consultants which asked top earners what they did right to make the big money. It is produced by HoneyBook is a client management platform that helps small businesses streamline projects, contracts and payments.
The Yeah, Nah Awards is an only just tongue-in-cheek look at businesses and services “that have been especially disappointing” to Consumer NZ and its readers. To be a contender you must meet criteria such as failing a standard, stinging customers with hidden charges, using false claims or broken promises and using unclear messaging that causes consumer confusion, frustration or just plain outrage
The New Zealand Chemical Industry Association , Responsible Care NZ, is advising members of an EPA red alert relating to the use of DCPA weedkiller (chlorthal-dimethyl). The EPA permits only restricted use of products containing this chemical, subject to strict conditions. It warns of the possible risk to foetal development from exposure of pregnant individuals or individuals who may be pregnant.
Administration costs account for about 25 percent of the money spent on healthcare in the US according to a recent McKinsey report — it is probably more in New Zealand. The healthcare sector here is facing government pressure to cut frontline costs while hospitals are under pressure to improve consumer experiences. Advancements in AI could transform the industry, boosting operational efficiencies across internal and customer-facing operations.
The online resource is designed to enhance road connectivity for rural and remote communities across Australia and New Zealand. Where there are few road options to communities, these are known as lifeline routes which ensure communities remain connected when alternative routes are cut-off due to natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes. Investing in lifeline routes does not always stack up using a traditional cost- benefit analysis but is vital for the resilience of remote communities and to support the freight industry in times of crisis.
When the pandemic hit, QR codes were suddenly everywhere, providing a fast, contact-free way to access websites with important health information. Inc Australia reports that today code there’s a chance that the website to which you are redirected could be a fake log-in page that harvests data or a link that automatically downloads malware. Cybersecurity companies have responded by updating malware scanners but criminals have evolved as well, developing new methods to evade those systems.
In conversations about mental health, spiritual health is often an overlooked aspect. According to the McKinsey Health Institute, spiritual health—meaning in life, connection to something larger, and a strong sense of purpose—is not merely a “nice to have” but a core health dimension. Individuals reporting poor spiritual health were up to about four times less likely to say they had good or very good mental health than those reporting neutral or good spiritual health.

Construction

September 11, 2024 0

Support lacking for at-risk construction workers

While mental health in the construction is improving overall, more support is needed for the sector’s most vulnerable workers MATES in Construction, a not-for-profit organisation which supports positive well-being in the industry, surveyed more than 2000 workers, with 85% of workers reporting good mental health in 2023. Continue →

August 13, 2024 Confidence in construction returning faster than other sectors
May 31, 2024 New Zealand construction industry to expect rise in AI

Property Trends

October 9, 2024 0

How the market is responding to OCR cuts

The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by another 50 basis points to 4.75%, but CoreLogic NZ Chief Property Economist, Kelvin Davidson, says August’s OCR cut has yet to boost house prices and difficult decisions are still ahead for borrowers CoreLogic’s hedonic Home Value Index (HVI) showed another subdued month for the property market in September, with values down by a further 0.5%. Continue →

September 18, 2024 Agents report increasing confidence & activity
September 2, 2024 First OCR drop in four years has immediate impact

Design

October 20, 2023 0

‘Whānau centre’ project recognised at design awards

Studio DB’s work for Ngāti Hine Health Trust has received a coveted Bronze Pin at the 2023 Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awards and is a finalist in the 2023 Interior Awards The Best Design Awards is an annual showcase of excellence in graphic, spatial, product, digital and motion design along with three special awards – Value of Design, Public Good and Toitanga. Continue →

July 24, 2023 New requirements coming for Green Star ratings
May 23, 2023 Clifftop build wins Australian Home of the Year

Engineering

November 18, 2022 0

Aussie developer drops Auckland skyscraper project

ICD Property, the Australian developer working on Auckland’s tallest tower, has decided to exit the project, listing it for sale just months after winning approval ICD managing director Matt Khoo said the developer had decided to sell its first international site to allow it to pursue other projects in Australia. Continue →

May 3, 2022 World’s tallest timber tower planned for Perth
July 16, 2021 China builds 10-storey tower in a day

Materials

July 19, 2023 0

Building product regulations on the way

New Zealand-based manufacturers, importers, retailers and distributers will be hit with new obligations to provide building product users with information about how building products contribute to compliance with the Building Code The regulations will commence on 11 December 2023 by which time manufactures and importers must meet their obligations. Continue →

April 19, 2023 How to make concrete structures more sustainable
March 28, 2023 New Zealand 3D-prints first commercial building in southern hemisphere

Compliance & Legal

July 4, 2022 0

Earthquake-prone buildings can remain occupied

Most seismically vulnerable buildings are not imminently dangerous and can remain occupied while seismic remediation work is planned, funded and undertaken, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) advises The new seismic risk guidance has been developed by MBIE to help building owners and users understand seismic assessments and provide them with the tools to make informed and risk-based decisions about continuing to occupy buildings with low seismic ratings. Continue →

March 10, 2021 Property owners urged to do all the checks to avoid the traps
March 5, 2021 Earthquake-prone buildings explained

Training & Management

November 15, 2023 0

Prize-winning construction business upskills in earthquake strengthening

A Waikato construction company has won one of four major national prizes in Xero’s inaugural Beautiful Business Fund and will be using its $20,000 prize money to train staff for an earthquake strengthening project next year Xero, the global small business platform has awarded four New Zealand small businesses and non-profits a share of the $750,000 global prize pool as part of the inaugural Xero Beautiful Business Fund. Continue →

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November 6, 2024 0

Commercial sentiment rises following OCR cuts

Previous cycles have shown that Official Cash Rate (OCR) cuts have preceded periods of economic growth — a prospect that is already positively influencing investor sentiment Results from Colliers’ latest survey of commercial property investor confidence clearly show the impact of the Reserve Bank’s decision on sentiment. Continue →

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News from our Content Partners

Support lacking for at-risk construction workers

How the market is responding to OCR cuts

‘Whānau centre’ project recognised at design awards

Aussie developer drops Auckland skyscraper project

Building product regulations on the way

Earthquake-prone buildings can remain occupied

Prize-winning construction business upskills in earthquake strengthening

Commercial sentiment rises following OCR cuts