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KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake

The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2017
Surge in building work shines light on demolition crews
Construction

Surge in building work shines light on demolition crews

Auckland’s construction boom is driving demand for demolition specialists, as tight sites, asbestos and traffic risks make each job more complex.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Bridge demolition about to begin
Disaster Recovery

Bridge demolition about to begin

Freight services on the Main North Line will be disrupted until Bridge 90 is replaced after quake damage cut the route near Hundalee.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Work progressing well on fire-damaged line
Disaster Recovery

Work progressing well on fire-damaged line

The reopened rail link would restore TranzAlpine passenger trips and freight traffic after a 300-hectare fire damaged bridges and signalling.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
UC cuts to the Core of future engineering
Unified Communications

UC cuts to the Core of future engineering

Students at Canterbury will get new social and flexible learning spaces as the USD $144 million engineering overhaul opens its central hub.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
Property deals show faith in Christchurch rebuild
Construction

Property deals show faith in Christchurch rebuild

Major sales and leases in Christchurch's CBD last year signal scarce prime stock and growing confidence among investors and tenants.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
New bridges for SH1 to reduce congestion
Disaster Recovery

New bridges for SH1 to reduce congestion

Temporary bridges on the alternate route between Picton and Christchurch will ease delays after the Kaikoura quake, while SH1 repairs continue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Making health and safety history
Risk & Compliance

Making health and safety history

A 99 per cent Sitewise score has set a new national benchmark for contractor safety, boosting confidence among clients and staff.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
oOh!media and AMP Capital sign contract
Digital Signage

oOh!media and AMP Capital sign contract

Advertisers gain access to four more New Zealand shopping centres as the deal lifts oOh!media's retail network to 43 centres nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
University makes plans for long term development
Unified Communications

University makes plans for long term development

Earthquake recovery is largely complete as the university outlines a 30-year campus blueprint, with key projects due by 2018.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Finalists announced for Resene NZ Wood Timber Design Awards
Interior Design

Finalists announced for Resene NZ Wood Timber Design Awards

Judges will decide category and supreme winners next month, after tight competition left several entries out by a single point.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
KiwiRail on track to restore Main North Line
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail on track to restore Main North Line

More than 100 workers have repaired the Picton-to-Grassmere section, edging the earthquake-hit Main North Line closer to reopening.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
TIN report showcases New Zealand's tech prowess to investors
Marketing Technologies

TIN report showcases New Zealand's tech prowess to investors

The Technology Investment Network's 201report has revealed the extent of technology's reach in what's now New Zealand's third biggest export secto.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
Bigger, better and stronger: Global Office celebrates return to Christchurch CBD
Software Development

Bigger, better and stronger: Global Office celebrates return to Christchurch CBD

In the aftermath of the 2011 quake, Global Office has resurrected as a tech Phoenix in Christchurch's rejuvenating CBD.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert
NZTech

Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert

One of the newest board members at NZTech believes New Zealand's tech impact on the world doesn't have to be small.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016
Vodafone 'excited' to bring new services to Kiwi homes and businesses
Unified Communications

Vodafone 'excited' to bring new services to Kiwi homes and businesses

Vodafone NZ gears up to launch 1Gbps fibre broadband, fuelling Kiwi connectivity with cutting-edge digital services.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016
Unemployment in tech the equivalent to 'economic climate change', says expert
Cartech

Unemployment in tech the equivalent to 'economic climate change', says expert

Tech job losses are akin to 'economic climate change,' says Kathryn Myronuk of Singularity University, warning of drastic impacts as automation advances.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
Announcing New Zealand's next innovation hotspot...Christchurch?!
Opinion

Announcing New Zealand's next innovation hotspot...Christchurch?!

Christchurch blossoms into NZ's tech scene; promising to be the latest innovation hub with big names investing for a high-tech future.

By Jonathan Cotton • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016