Innovative New Zealand based Software as a Service (SaaS) developer, Unleashed Software, has just announced a renewed focus on its integration to enable QuickBooks Online inventory, fresh off the back of a successful $3 million capital raising round. Recently listed in the prestigious Tech Pioneers Top 50, which lists the most exciting and pioneering startups from Australia and New Zealand, Unleashed Software has announced a new level of cloud based service delivery designed to boost its growth in the US and international markets. “By being able to add our inventory management capabilities to their QuickBooks Online account, clients can enjoy…

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Now in its second year, the nationwide tour run by the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation, introduces students to the ever-increasing opportunities available in the building and construction industry. Right now, individual tours are hitting the road in more than 14 New Zealand cities and towns allowing students from 127 schools to visit worksites and premises, showcasing some of the country’s biggest construction sites and highlighting why a career in construction is a fantastic option. The Tour is a wonderful opportunity to introduce future apprentices to those doing exciting and innovative work in the industry today, says BCITO Chief…

Massey Ventures Limited has been awarded close to one million dollars to kick-start the development of commercial projects and companies. Massey Ventures will receive $927,692 over three years from the government’s PreSeed Accelerator Fund. Massey Ventures will match the funding and allocate more than $1.8 million to Massey staff or student projects that have the potential to attract investor interest in research from the technology fields, such as veterinary technology, food technology, fundamental science and engineering. Chief executive of Massey Ventures Limited Mark Cleaver will lead the management of PreSeed funding. “The fund will be allocated to projects and technologies…

Direct Couriers are pleased to announce the purchase of AutoSmart Couriers in Adelaide on the 1st July, 2016. AutoSmart are a leading courier provider to the automotive industry in South Australia and we are very please to welcome all staff, drivers and customers to the Direct Couriers family. We hope this merger will provide all of AutoSmarts customers with an enhanced service offering, greater technology solutions and continued great customer service that they have known to expect. The new acquisition re-enforces Direct Couriers commitment to the Adelaide market as we continue to grow and expand the business in Adelaide and…

NZMEA, Wednesday 6 July 2016 - There is an obvious disconnect between our education system, both secondary and tertiary, and what industry needs to grow our economy and prosper. Manufacturers and other sectors are increasingly struggling to find the skilled staff they need to grow, say the New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association (NZMEA). NZMEA Chief Executive Dieter Adam says, "The availability of skilled people coming out of our education system is an issue that manufacturers have identified for some time, and there have been comments recently of other sectors feeling the same. "The shortages we often hear about are…

Connexis is leading the way with its strategies around creating a more gender diverse workplace in New Zealand's infrastructure industries. Connexis has been working to attract more women into trade and technical roles within New Zealand's infrastructure industry in a bid to fill a large void in the workforce. These strategies have been led by Connexis Board Chair Frances Hague, who since 2010 supported by her all male Board, has worked to gain buy-in from the Chief Executives and key decision makers in Electricity Supply Companies, to address the under representation of females within their industry in an initiative called…

A virtually unknown motorsport in New Zealand will be showcased for the first time at CRC Speedshow in Auckland this month. An internationally competed for series, known as Formula SAE, will see both engineering students from Waikato and Auckland Universities work hard to outwit each other, and battle it out on the race track during the two-day event at the ASB Showgrounds, 16-17 July.Formula SAE is an international student engineering design competition organised by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International). It’s performed on tight tracks demanding fast-accelerating, agile cars more suited to autocross courses rather than open circuit racing.…

Fibrelite has grown and evolved through its core values of quality and innovation into a brand whose name is synonymous with product excellence, innovation and great customer service. Fibrelite will be launching its new branding this week to reflect its new global market positioning. Fibrelite claims it has led the way in composite technology since 1980 with the design of the world’s first composite manhole cover as a prototype for Esso UK to eliminate health and safety issues associated with traditional heavy metal covers. From there, Fibrelite says it grew as the retail petroleum industry adopted their covers as the…

Port Future Study reports The study's Consensus Working Group submitted its recommendations report to Auckland Council in July 2016. The report will be formally received by Auckland Council at the Auckland Development Committee meeting on Wednesday 6 July 2016. Consensus Working Group recommendations report file (PDF 1.3MB) As part of its work over the study period, the Consensus Working Group commissioned consultants to analyse options for the future of the port. The consultant's report was appended to the Consensus Working Group's recommendations report. Consultant's report to the Port Future Study (PDF 5.4MB) Appendix (PDF 7.4MB)   Port Future Study scope…

A clear pathway for the future of Auckland port has been outlined in the Port Future Study report, released today.As a member of the Consensus Working Group (CWG), EMA is pleased the study has provided certainty and direction on how to maintain the critical freight links for Auckland and New Zealand businesses, while accommodating the long term growth of the city. "The Consensus Working Group put aside their various individual positions to come up with what appears to be a workable plan that will guide the transition of the port to another location in the long term while maintaining the…