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The psychology of workspace order: Boost productivity through decluttering
Productivity

The psychology of workspace order: Boost productivity through decluttering

Research suggests that our workstations can play a huge role in how we feel emotionally and in turn how it affects our work productivity.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017

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NZL Group moving to Mt Maunganui business estate
Supply Chain

NZL Group moving to Mt Maunganui business estate

The move to a GBP £20 million Tauriko warehouse should give NZL Group more room to expand and cut handling costs for its freight operation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Getting Eastland Port shipshape for the future
Supply Chain

Getting Eastland Port shipshape for the future

Rising log volumes are pushing the port towards a £70 million overhaul to avoid bottlenecks and support future coastal shipping.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Start talking to improve mental health and safety
Education, Learning & Training

Start talking to improve mental health and safety

Better manager-worker conversations can lift productivity, cut absenteeism and reduce stress in construction sites, research cited by a mental health speaker says.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Cities will become more desirable when IoT takes hold
Smart Cities

Cities will become more desirable when IoT takes hold

Safer streets and lower running costs are among the gains researchers say connected sensors could bring to New Zealand's urban centres.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Jul 2017
IoT will be supported by artificial intelligence by 2020
Agricultural Technology

IoT will be supported by artificial intelligence by 2020

New Zealand could reap up to USD $3.3 billion over 10 years from IoT, but experts say AI support will be needed to unlock the gains.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 2nd Jul 2017
IoT could be worth more than $2 billion over 10 years
Agricultural Technology

IoT could be worth more than $2 billion over 10 years

A lack of awareness is slowing investment, even though just nine IoT uses could add NZD $2.2 billion to New Zealand’s economy over 10 years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
IoT deployment lagging, industry leader claims
Agricultural Technology

IoT deployment lagging, industry leader claims

Only 14 per cent of large firms have adopted IoT, risking missed gains of hundreds of millions of dollars across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Track and trace building products system mooted
Digital Transformation

Track and trace building products system mooted

A traceability scheme could cut hefty repair bills and help curb unsafe or counterfeit materials in New Zealand's building sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
In pursuit of productivity: Top technologies SMBs are adopting
Productivity

In pursuit of productivity: Top technologies SMBs are adopting

Technological development is changing expectations of SMBs and pushing them to find more ways to be more productive.

By David Piggott • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Future-focused infrastructure plan needed, LGNZ says
Productivity

Future-focused infrastructure plan needed, LGNZ says

Rising housing pressure and ageing assets are forcing councils to seek new funding tools as LGNZ urges election contenders to back infrastructure renewal.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Jun 2017
World-class industrial facility wins Supreme Award
Productivity

World-class industrial facility wins Supreme Award

The 55,000-square-metre Mangere plant’s efficient layout helped secure New Zealand’s top property honour at a gala in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th 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
Construction industry forum to tackle election issue
Productivity

Construction industry forum to tackle election issue

With six weeks to go before New Zealand's General Election, builders will press for action on housing, infrastructure and new methods at an Auckland forum.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
Auckland road pricing moves a step closer
Auckland Council

Auckland road pricing moves a step closer

Congestion charging in Auckland is now under formal review, with officials warning the city’s gridlock is hurting productivity and business.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Budget commitment to rail welcomed
Supply Chain

Budget commitment to rail welcomed

The funding will help keep freight and commuter services reliable, while supporting recovery works and safety upgrades across KiwiRail’s network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Women key target to boost infrastructure numbers
Power / Energy

Women key target to boost infrastructure numbers

A looming shortage of 25,000 workers has prompted calls to widen recruitment, as women still make up less than 4 per cent of trainees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 21st May 2017
On-site tool service for better workplace safety
Risk & Compliance

On-site tool service for better workplace safety

Worksites can reduce hazards and downtime by having torque wrenches, pumps and cylinders serviced, calibrated and safety-checked on site.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017