New Zealand (NZ) stories
Employers in Australia and New Zealand are being urged to tighten protections, after studies linked welding fume to a 43% higher lung cancer risk.
Contractors are already seeing clearer project oversight and faster reporting as the new Acuite-photoSentinel link feeds live camera data into dashboards.
Tight housing supply and surging demand are pushing Dunedin values up 17% a year, with buyers still outpacing new listings.
Marine ecosystems face mounting pressure as pollution, fishing and warming seas threaten species, habitats and coastal communities.
A solar-powered radio and AIS upgrade now lets Environment Canterbury track ships up to 400km away and manage Akaroa Harbour remotely.
Civil contractors say the Government must back already designed transport works quickly to protect jobs as big projects finish.
Manufacturers with 6 to 99 staff can now tap ACC funding for safety advice as workplace injuries remain a major risk in New Zealand.
Growing commuter demand and planned development are giving Tuakau a boost, as young Auckland families seek cheaper homes and bigger sections.
Early input from facilities managers could cut costs and improve new buildings' long-term quality, according to a BRANZ report.
The Waimakariri District Council’s red-zone recovery work has been recognised as best in the Commonwealth for helping rebuild earthquake-hit communities.
The dairy co-operative cut rollover risks by fostering open reporting and a fatigue-management programme for tanker drivers.
Crowds at New Year’s Eve and major events are prompting calls for hidden anti-ram barriers and bollards to secure open public spaces.
Sixty-one terraced homes in Manukau will be priced from GBP £289,000, as the project packages whiteware, landscaping and parking.
A three-year industry-backed push aims to cut serious injuries and deaths in New Zealand retail and supply chains through common safety standards.
Greater transparency on future works could help New Zealand firms plan labour and capital as the pipeline tops USD $20 billion.
The honour also highlighted Beca colleagues and future talent, with two young engineers recognised and a diversity network making the finals.
The freehold site could stay a motel, be subdivided or make way for housing as Taupo's property market keeps growing.
Employers face penalties if they miss the Holidays Act notice rules before sending staff on festive closedown or leave.
More than 400 guests applauded as mental health and wellbeing took centre stage, with three winners sharing one award for the first time.
Nationwide house values rose 0.4% in October, as easing lending tests drew buyers back and lifted annual growth to 2.8%.
