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AI leaders pull ahead as laggards face analytics latency

AI projects in full production race ahead as a global survey exposes a widening trust and speed gap with organisations still experimenting.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Workforce development stories

Robotics

High tech operation attracts graduates to the packing shed

Automation in New Zealand packhouses is opening up graduate careers and strengthening the horticulture sector's resilience against global shocks.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

Data centers

Air con investment brings jobs with recycling benefits built in

A Christchurch logistics hub will keep climate-damaging refrigerant out of landfill, cutting emissions and easing supply pressures for heat pump owners.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 22nd Feb 2026

Digital twins

Key features of a defining year

A weak project pipeline is leaving firms underused and engineers heading overseas, sharpening fears of a future skills crunch in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 18 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Supply Chain

Why not rail

Rail’s economic case is growing, but deferred upgrades and an ageing workforce threaten reliable services and future freight gains.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Māori

Wake up call to use pool of underutilized talent

Widening recruitment to disabled workers could ease New Zealand's skills crunch and deliver a fiscal boost of up to USD $1.45 billion by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Sustainability

Best electrical apprentices display talent at the national finals in Queenstown

More than 300 apprentices battled through regional heats before 10 finalists met in Queenstown for high-pressure tests of wiring, faults and PLCs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Data Analytics

Fewer generic claims, more measurable commitments

Agencies must now weigh measurable economic benefits more heavily, putting local jobs, training and supply chains at the heart of tenders.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

Human Capital Management

Industry training tackles massive skills shortfall

A nationwide rollout aims to plug New Zealand’s 157,000-worker manufacturing, engineering and logistics gap as employers back paid training.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

Housing

Master Builders Best all-round apprentice

The win spotlights a shortage of skilled tradespeople, as 97 apprentices battled through practical tests and interviews for national honours.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Digital Transformation

Digital skills push urged to counter AUD $63bn cyber threat

The Australian Computer Society urges a major digital skills boost to combat AUD $63bn cyber threats, calling for new training pathways and incentives by 2030.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Australian startups outpace big businesses in rapid AI adoption

Australian startups adopt AI faster than big businesses, with 81% using AI versus 61% of enterprises, signalling a growing innovation gap.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Sustainability

Mark Abbot appointed New Zealand architects Chief Executive

A permanent leader has been confirmed after 14 months in the interim role, bringing stability to the architects' institute and its members.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 17th Aug 2025

Clean technologies

Boost for advanced tech

New Zealand’s hi-tech exporters are set to gain from seven years of funding that aims to help firms commercialise advanced technologies and lift manufacturing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025

Energy efficient

Is it getting cheaper to build a house?

Falling section prices are making new builds slightly more affordable, even as construction costs keep rising faster than inflation.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Supply Chain

Injury prompts $0.5m investment in safety and AI

A worker's two-finger amputation has triggered a GBP £481,000 safety overhaul at Claymark, including AI hazard detection and retraining.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 11th May 2025

Education, Learning & Training

Work-based learning to become industry-led

Work-based apprenticeships will shift away from Te Pūkenga next year, with industry groups saying the move should better match training to jobs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI investment rises, spurring upskilling concerns in Australia

As businesses ramp up their AI investments, a new report reveals 27% of HR professionals now see workforce upskilling as their top challenge for 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025