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NetSuite expands network and services of The Executive Centre

By switching from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to NetSuite OneWorld, The Executive Centre has supposedly been able to improve operational efficiency.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018

AR, VR & Metaverse

Architecture goes virtual with iStaging

iStaging announced the release of a brand-new feature that allows users to create floor plans on their VR Maker app.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018

Clean technologies

New Zealand is engineering the future: Ara unveils solar building in Christchurch

Ara Institute of Canterbury's new $34m sustainable building in Christchurch aims to be the greenest in the Canterbury reconstruction programme.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

Apple pauses world dominance to patent AR technology

You could theoretically place and move objects in your home to see if they work to your liking, without having to even get off the couch.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017

Shared services

The perfect launching pad for your Chinese expansion

Amidst Shanghai's bustling start-up scene, Fountown's co-working spaces are the perfect base for firms eyeing Chinese expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017

Gaming

Hands-on Review: B&O Beoplay A1 portable speaker

Music is the best when you can feel it in your bones. There's no doubt that the Beoplay A1 will help whip your senses into a frenzy.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Interior Design stories

Energy efficient

The right plants can reduce indoor pollution and save energy

Better indoor air and lower energy bills could come from choosing the right plants, researchers say, but evidence is still limited.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018

Energy efficient

Prestigious timber design awards finalists revealed

Judges will narrow the field on 7 August, with winners of New Zealand’s only timber design awards to be unveiled at an Auckland gala in September.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

IT Infrastructure

NZ Wood-Resene Timber Design Awards entries closing soon

Entries close on Monday for New Zealand's timber design awards, which have added a multi-storey category and extra judges this year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Apr 2018

Fintech

MYOB opens new office in Chch with co-working space for startup customers

The building features a wellness room, energy (fitness) room, library, gaming room, IT Genius Bar, internal training room.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

BizDojo

What you missed at BizDojo Ponsonby's pre-launch

BizDojo unveils Ponsonby's creative co-working hub, hinting at a global 100-site plan amid a 300% growth spurt.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017

Small Business

Portable workstation lets digital nomads customise their workspace

New Zealanders launch Gustav, a portable toolbox doubling as a laptop stand, to enhance flexible working spaces.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017

Facilities management

Keeping dirt and stains off walls and surfaces

Walls and public surfaces could stay cleaner for longer after WACKER unveiled coatings that resist stains, graffiti and posters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Construction

Stonewood Homes steal East Coast honours

Hawke’s Bay builders picked up a Gold and two Silver Awards at the East Coast House of the Year contest, underlining strong craftsmanship.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Jul 2017

Sustainability

Small home designs impress award judges

Smaller homes are drawing praise for packing stronger design into tighter budgets and sites, judges say ahead of the 2017 awards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017

Design

Bay of Plenty architecture design winners announced

Jonathan McAlpine has emerged as the night’s standout designer, collecting multiple honours for Tauranga homes at the Bay of Plenty regional awards.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017

Internet of Things

Kiwi furniture company leading the world

Up to 40 per cent of PLN Group’s revenue now comes from overseas clients as it eyes expansion into Europe and North America.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

Customer Experience

Langham Auckland to get new name and new look

Guests at Auckland's Langham will face phased room works from July, as the 411-room hotel prepares a Cordis rebrand in November.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017

University of Canterbury

Finalists announced for Resene NZ Wood Timber Design Awards

Judges will decide category and supreme winners next month, after tight competition left several entries out by a single point.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017