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Enable urges Christchurch locals to switch to fibre broadband

More than 120,000 customers in Christchurch are now using fibre broadband for their internet connections, according to provider Enable.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020

Small Business

COVID-19: ChristchurchNZ announces $200,000 business support subsidy

The subsidy is being delivered as part of a wider business support package during phase one of a Christchurch Economic Recovery Package.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020

Unified Communications

Enable remains committed to Christchurch during lockdown

Christchurch fibre broadband provider Enable will continue to deliver essential services during the lockdown period, supporting the local community.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2020

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University of Canterbury

HERA appoints Dr Kaveh Andisheh General Manager of Structural Systems

The appointment strengthens HERA’s structural systems team as it expands research, training and advice for New Zealand’s steel and metal composites sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020

Law

Hellers pays $200K for worker’s lost fingers

A Christchurch meat plant has been fined and ordered to pay reparation after a worker lost four fingers in a cleaning accident.

By Georgie Hughes • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2020

Hybrid & Remote Work

The COVID-19 impact on NZ market dynamics

Auckland landlords and developers now face slower office demand and delayed projects as COVID-19 and recession fears cloud the recovery.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020

Visa

Hotel market makes surprising recovery

Managed isolation and domestic travel have helped New Zealand hotels recover faster than expected, with occupancy rising sharply in key regions.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 2nd Aug 2020

Risk & Compliance

COVID-19 impact on property market becoming clearer

Property values have already slipped nationwide, with tourism-dependent centres like Queenstown hardest hit as the recession starts to bite.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2020

Government

Internet filtering not the answer - InternetNZ

The proposed law change is part of the New Zealand government response to the Christchurch terror attacks that occurred in March last year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020

Supply Chain

How KiwiRail will spend its $1.2b rail investment

Better freight services and more reliable trains are set to follow, as the funding also covers new ferries and ageing locomotives.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020

Bank of New Zealand

Which property markets will be hit hardest by COVID-19?

Queenstown looks most exposed, with tourism reliance and Airbnb saturation making its property market vulnerable to a COVID-19 downturn.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020

eCommerce

Property market support will anchor full recovery

Easing loan-to-value rules is only part of the fix, with commercial landlords warning wider support is needed to prevent a deeper downturn.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 1st May 2020

Property Market

Housing market predictions post-lockdown

Transaction volumes are expected to fall sharply after lockdown, with weaker demand and limited listings likely to push prices lower.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020

Risk & Compliance

The implications of New Zealand’s new COVID-19 travel restrictions

Border curbs are set to reduce the risk of imported infections, but officials warn New Zealand must still bolster testing, tracing and isolation.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020

Risk & Compliance

Passport Plus: the new and improved health and safety course

Construction workers can now renew safety cards with updated training on heights, machinery blind spots and dust risks under Site Safe's refresh.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020

Housing

New Zealand housing now second least affordable in the world

A new report has reinforced pressure on ministers to back council infrastructure spending, after all eight cities were classed as severely unaffordable.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020