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Gallagher appoints Jones as Technical Account Manager

16-year security expert Robbie Jones joins Gallagher as Technical Account Manager, bringing on-site and government experience to the New Zealand sales team.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Wellington stories

Northland

Two regions buck downward trend in latest property figures

National prices kept falling in March, but the West Coast and Southland posted annual gains as sales slowed and homes stayed longer on the market.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2023

Risk & Compliance

Flawed procurement practices to blame for faulty Wellington streetlights

Wellington City Council faces a NZD $6 million repair bill after 17,000 LED streetlights proved unsafe in strong winds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023

Supply Chain

Industrial property’s appeal continues

Vacancy remains near record lows as demand keeps industrial property attractive to investors, even as rising costs slow new development.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2023

Climate change

Infrastructure New Zealand welcomes Nick Leggett as its new Chief Executive

New Zealand's infrastructure deficit of USD $210 billion will face fresh scrutiny as Nick Leggett takes charge of the sector body on 24 April.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023

Customer Experience

Silverstripe appoints Tobias Oschwald as CEO

Silverstripe, a leading tech company in New Zealand, has named Tobias Oschwald as its new CEO, aiming to continue on its growth path.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2023

New Zealand Labour Party

National pledges to fast-track Build to Rent legislation

Property Council New Zealand says the changes could unlock thousands of rental homes as National seeks to attract more investor capital.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023

Public Sector

Reforms do not guarantee a better system

Councils could lose influence over local planning as new regional committees shift decisions further from communities and raise funding concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

New Zealand Labour Party

Why National’s Three Waters policy means higher rates and more debt

Struggling councils would likely face heavier rates or extra borrowing under National’s plan, as water upgrades remain badly underfunded.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 26th 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

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

Northland

Caution appears in rural markets

Higher compliance costs and rising interest rates have made rural buyers more cautious, with farm sales falling sharply in late 2022.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2023

University of Otago

Three Waters debate drowning out the real issue

Public health risks from contaminated drinking water remain at the heart of the reforms, as debate over local control overshadows safety.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2022

GFC

House prices not going up any time soon

Further official rate rises are likely to keep mortgage costs high and delay any rebound in New Zealand’s housing market.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2022

Hybrid & Remote Work

Future of inter-regional train travel in New Zealand

Passengers could miss out unless new inter-regional rail is funded sustainably, as Infrastructure New Zealand urges a focus on maintenance and existing metro upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022