Dimension Data, the global ICT solutions and services provider, today published its top IT predictions for 2017, and the focus on digital is set to remain the key trend in the industry for the next 12 months. Dimension Data&rsq…
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Insuring against the unknown
After the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 a review of the Earthquake Commission was proposed – it was timely to review how the EQC had performed in the aftermath of these disasters.The review got underway last year, with Treasu…
Spark launches Ultra Fast Fibre MAX
Spark customers can now buy Ultra Fast Fibre MAX, a broadband service delivered over gigabit technology. This new broadband plan option is now the fastest residential broadband service available from Spark.Spark’s Fibre MAX uses a …
The heat is off Auckland as Kiwis take a breath and park the city house hunt
The New Zealand housing market has settled into a typical pre-Christmas pattern, as Kiwis turn their focus to the upcoming holiday period.Real-time market statistics from realestate.co.nz for the past three months (ending 30 November) sh…
East West Link Promise
NZTA should keep its East West Link promise to lodge a consent application in early December,” said Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett He was responding to a late bid by Auckland Council’s planning com…
Spark and Chorus to trial ‘street in a week’ fibre installations in Whakatane
Spark and Chorus are piloting a process aiming to make it easier for homeowners to install fibre for their broadband service.This involves upgrading all Spark customers in the same street that want Spark fibre broadband, in just one week…
Enprise Group reports strong half year revenue and profit
Total half-year revenue rose 11.7% to $4.3 million. Of this, Australian revenue grew 37% to $876,000 and New Zealand revenue grew 6.8% to $3.4 million. Net profit for the period rose 189% to $323,000. Cash and bank balances were $627,000…
Shark alerts added to safer.me app to keep Kiwis safe at the beach
In an innovative move, the safer.me workplace safety app is about to add a feature that helps keep New Zealanders safer while they’re on holiday at the beach. ThunderMaps’ Managing Director Clint Van Marr…
Ngāi Tahu Tourism wins Māori Excellence in Export Award
Ngāi Tahu Tourism is thrilled to have won ‘Ha kai kei aku ringa’ for Māori Excellence in Export at the New Zealand International Business Awards 2016. The winners were announced last night at the SKYCITY Conven…
Santa Parade this Sunday
The City Rail Link construction work underway in Albert Street means this year’s Santa Parade Route will take a right turn from Queen Street into Customs Street East, not the usual left turn and parade ending in Albert St. The…