Less than a third (29%) of New Zealanders are satisfied with our national infrastructure, with flood defences receiving the lowest quality rating (18%) among different types of infrastructure and identified as the number one investment priority in the country. A new 31-country Ipsos Global Advisor survey found that New Zealanders are significantly less satisfied with […]

Global technical solutions and services specialist EnerMech has appointed Rhys Humphries as general manager and country lead for the New Zealand arm of the business. His key focus is to continue to work collaboratively with current clients and expand the company’s increasingly diverse portfolio in the region. Based in New Plymouth, Taranaki born and raised, […]

Packing up your life and moving doesn’t have to be a cyclone of stress and chaos. Here are some packing and packaging tips to make your move simple. Take it bit by bit: Begin packing well in advance of your move to avoid last-minute stress, and try packing a few boxes each day as that […]

Low-emission transport solutions. With climate change and sustainability modern hot topics, it is no surprise that heavy vehicle fleets are starting to transition to either battery electric or hydrogen vehicles. They’re set to play a major role in the search for reduced emissions. Fonterra is one major company that has already committed to changes, with […]

Otago and Southland region apprentices were more productive, knowledgeable, confident and engaged following a 16-month trial by Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, to unify the approach to the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry Level 4. The Otago Regional Service Delivery Trial involved Otago Polytechnic, Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) and […]

In cladding, roofing, and drainage pipes, insulation, textured ceilings and sprayed-on wall surfaces, even vehicle brakes and clutches, and many products and appliances like oven gloves and fire blankets, simmer mats and ironing board pads, asbestos can appear anywhere across the entire home. Asbestos is a proven human carcinogen, and all forms of asbestos can […]