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Vertiv to expand Slovakia plant for AI cooling demand
Manufacturing

Vertiv to expand Slovakia plant for AI cooling demand

The site will add about 22,000 square metres and create hundreds of jobs as demand rises for AI cooling and power gear across EMEA.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago

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Women in UK manufacturing most exposed to generative AI
Manufacturing

Women in UK manufacturing most exposed to generative AI

Women hold 63.4% of the jobs most exposed to generative AI in UK manufacturing, raising fears the technology could widen workplace inequality.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
Young people say AI is eroding trust online, report finds
Generative AI

Young people say AI is eroding trust online, report finds

Generative AI and scams are making many rangatahi doubt what they see online, even as reliable internet remains vital for school, work and services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Pagabo launches ImpactOS to track social value delivery
Procurement

Pagabo launches ImpactOS to track social value delivery

A single workflow could help contractors prove social value delivery, as scrutiny grows over whether public sector bids match local needs on the ground.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
House buyers 'in the driver's seat' - QV
Real estate

House buyers 'in the driver's seat' - QV

Home sellers face weaker demand as QV says buyers have the upper hand and the average New Zealand house value has slipped to $892,580.

By Susan Edmunds • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Xero survey: AI reshapes NZ accounting firms, not jobs
Fintech

Xero survey: AI reshapes NZ accounting firms, not jobs

Most New Zealand accounting firms expect AI to reshape workloads and lift advisory services, with 94% saying it will not cut jobs next year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Harkness AI tops 50 clients as revenue surges in NZ
Construction

Harkness AI tops 50 clients as revenue surges in NZ

Bootstrapped and profitable, the Christchurch startup's rapid growth suggests Kiwi firms are paying for practical AI help rather than standalone tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Paddock to Pantry plans 20 New Zealand supermarket openings
Supply Chain

Paddock to Pantry plans 20 New Zealand supermarket openings

The expansion could create up to 1,000 jobs as the independent grocer seeks finance for a wider rollout beyond its current two stores.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
CX Tech plans GBP £16.5 billion Chapelcross data campus
Data centers

CX Tech plans GBP £16.5 billion Chapelcross data campus

The 1GW scheme could bring 750 construction jobs and 450 permanent roles to a former nuclear site near Annan if approved.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Youth unemployment at 'crisis level' and AI may mean recovery is tough, NZIER says
Construction

Youth unemployment at 'crisis level' and AI may mean recovery is tough, NZIER says

Recovery alone may not ease youth joblessness, with 15 to 19-year-olds facing 25.3 percent unemployment and AI adding uncertainty.

By Susan Edmunds • 3 min read • Last week
AI is creating new roles in UK firms, HP survey finds
Digital Transformation

AI is creating new roles in UK firms, HP survey finds

Most UK firms are using AI to redesign jobs rather than cut them, with 60% of leaders saying it has created new roles or teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Small Australian firms lag larger rivals in hiring plans
Real estate

Small Australian firms lag larger rivals in hiring plans

Only 30% of firms with one to 19 staff plan to recruit in the next year, highlighting a widening gap with bigger employers.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
Canada graduates upbeat despite debt & cost pressures
Insurance

Canada graduates upbeat despite debt & cost pressures

Yet debt and living costs are leaving many with little safety net, as 45% can cover under three months of basics if income stops.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Australia consumer confidence falls after rate rise
Construction

Australia consumer confidence falls after rate rise

Households are feeling the squeeze as higher fuel costs and the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest rate rise drove confidence down 4.7% in October.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
New Zealand property sales fall as market stays weak
Real estate

New Zealand property sales fall as market stays weak

Higher mortgage costs and uncertainty have kept turnover weak, with August deals down 11.6% year on year and values still subdued.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
CityFitness to spend NZD $100 million on gym expansion
Job Market

CityFitness to spend NZD $100 million on gym expansion

The expansion could create up to 1,000 jobs and take the chain beyond 100 sites nationwide over the next five years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Wildstone to digitise Sydney Olympic Park billboards
Housing

Wildstone to digitise Sydney Olympic Park billboards

The upgrade will expand ad inventory across the precinct as all seven static sites are turned into digital screens under a AUD $4 million plan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week