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Fire and Emergency considers how to cover for striking fire crews
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Fire and Emergency considers how to cover for striking fire crews

about 20 hours ago

Communities face thinner fire cover if the strike goes ahead, with volunteers and safety warnings expected to bridge major gaps in response.

Phil Pennington and Morning Report
PHIL PENNINGTON AND MORNING REPORT Reporter
Recruitment

Five-day office mandate rules out most NZ tech workers

A new survey shows employers could lose most candidates if they insist on full-time office work, with interest dropping sharply after three days.

about 21 hours ago · Sean Mitchell
Education, Learning & Training

March Construction wins top Canterbury awards honour

Its museum redevelopment work earned March Construction the region's top contractor title, alongside a separate win for projects worth over $10 million.

about 22 hours ago · Sean Mitchell
Local Government

South Waikato council budgets $180k for Te Waihou Walkway Blue Spring over summer

Visitors will still be able to access Te Waihou Walkway Blue Spring this summer after councillors approved a short-term management plan costing $180,000.

about 22 hours ago · Bronson Perich
IT Infrastructure

Waipawa stopbank upgrade begins after Cyclone Gabrielle

Residents will see three kilometres of river defences lifted and strengthened, after Gabrielle exposed Waipawa's vulnerability to flooding.

about 22 hours ago · Sean Mitchell
Google

AI assistants give patchy recommendations to NZ firms

Small businesses searching for AI help may see wildly different suppliers, as six assistants leaned heavily on a narrow set of online listicles and directories.

1 day ago · Sean Mitchell
Network monitoring

Watercare sensors avert daily wastewater overflows

Sensors are helping spare Auckland homes, businesses and waterways from sewage spills, with Watercare averting more than one overflow a day.

1 day ago · Sean Mitchell
Investigation

How working at height rules evolved in NZ

New guidance puts employers on notice that falls below three metres can still be fatal, tightening duties on planning and controls.

3 months ago • 9 min read
Explainer: How working at height rules evolved in NZ

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Sean Mitchell

Sean Mitchell

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Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.

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Sofiah Nichole Salivio

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Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.

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Anthony Caruana

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Anthony has been living and breathing technology since he was a child. He has contributed to almost every major technology publication in Australia as well as editing a few along the way. In his spare time, he likes to run, especially on trails, and plays Australian Rules football through the winter.

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David Shilovsky

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David joins us from a primarly sports reporting background, but has a keen interest across all facets of technology, especially any Apple product, the latest in OLED televisions and gaming consoles. He brings significant editorial experience to the role, with various digital and print publications on his CV. In his spare time, David enjoys watching or playing sport, playing video games and checking out live music.

Donovan Jackson

Donovan Jackson

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Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with IndustrialDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.

Jake MacAndrew

Jake MacAndrew

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Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key.

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