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Singapore, Hong Kong first in Colt's major Asia network investment
Network Infrastructure

Singapore, Hong Kong first in Colt's major Asia network investment

Colt's investment surge powers Asian digital boom, as Singapore and Hong Kong lead network expansion for high-bandwidth delivery.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?
Productivity

The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?

Should organisations upgrade their computers or replace them altogether? A survey reveals a 50-50 split among IT professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
The top 3 IT opportunities for 2016
Customer Experience

The top 3 IT opportunities for 2016

IT leaders must become catalysts for positive organisational change by enabling new services that are closely aligned to the organisation's strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016
Windflow narrows 1H loss, says new financing needed
Licensing

Windflow narrows 1H loss, says new financing needed

Windflow Technology, the unprofitable wind turbine manufacturer, narrowed its first-half loss but says it will need to borrow from its shareholders an.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015

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Auckland Council to sell asset portfolio
Auckland Council

Auckland Council to sell asset portfolio

Proceeds from the final NZD $130 million sale will be ringfenced for public transport and stormwater works as Auckland grows, the council said.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges
Agricultural Technology

Explore infrastructure funding options, OECD urges

Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Infrastructure NZ report suggests streamlining
Procurement

Infrastructure NZ report suggests streamlining

New Zealand could stretch its GBP £16 billion infrastructure push further by copying Scotland’s simpler planning and delivery model, Infrastructure NZ says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Billion-dollar Budget boost
Schools

Billion-dollar Budget boost

New roads, rail and schools will be funded as the government lifts capital spending by USD $4 billion in Budget 2017.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017
Property Council gives Budget mixed mark
Housing

Property Council gives Budget mixed mark

More housing and infrastructure funding won approval from the Property Council, though it says New Zealand still needs deeper planning reform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Infrastructure announcement welcomed
Schools

Infrastructure announcement welcomed

New funding could help replace ageing roads, schools and hospitals while easing bottlenecks for housing and business growth across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Budget infrastructure commitment gets thumbs up
Schools

Budget infrastructure commitment gets thumbs up

Industry leaders say the extra NZD $11 billion in capital spending could unlock private funding for roads, hospitals and housing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Economy riding growth wave but…
Productivity

Economy riding growth wave but…

Tourism and migration are propping up growth, but record household debt and weaker investment threaten New Zealand’s longer-term outlook.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Apr 2017
Poll tax on immigrants to pay for infrastructure?
Schools

Poll tax on immigrants to pay for infrastructure?

New Zealand taxpayers could face a heavier bill for roads, schools and hospitals unless migrants are charged to help fund growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 12th Mar 2017
Property Institute calls for review of target agreements
Auckland Council

Property Institute calls for review of target agreements

Homebuyers could be locked out for longer unless ministers rethink Reserve Bank rules after governor Graeme Wheeler's exit.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th 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
Cisco NZ takes a hit as revenue drops and losses increase
Cloud Services

Cisco NZ takes a hit as revenue drops and losses increase

Cisco Systems NZ faces financial woes as revenues fall 11% to $22.2m and losses soar by 162% to $804,635 in the 2015 fiscal year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016
Debtor Daddy: Provider of credit control as a service
SOTW

Debtor Daddy: Provider of credit control as a service

Debtor Daddy offers credit control as a service; sends reminders, automates payment and has a human call slow payers.

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2015