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new zealand’s public sector bets big on ai will it work

New Zealand’s public sector bets big on AI, but will it work? 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis recently announced that the core public service will be cut from about 64,000 positions to 55,000...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 21 May 2026 | 3 min read
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Surge in international master’s students sparks claims degrees are being used as fast-track to residency

International master’s students have, for the first time, outnumbered domestic students. Education Ministry data shows nearly 15,000 full-time equivalent international students...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 20 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Climate action under scrutiny: Are governments and brands overreaching or falling short? 

According to the UN weather agency, the past 11 years have been the warmest in the modern era. However, individuals...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 19 May 2026 | 2 min read
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“Quishing” boom: QR codes turn into new gateway for online fraud 

According to cybersecurity company ESET, QR code scams are becoming increasingly common. Known as “quishing,” the scam involves redirecting a QR...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 18 May 2026 | 3 min read
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Cashless shift accelerates as NZ moves further from physical money 

The way New Zealanders pay for goods and services has changed sharply. Data from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 15 May 2026 | 2 min read
should low nicotine cigarettes make a comeback

New poll shows strong support for reintroducing very low-nicotine cigarettes

New research suggests strong public interest in reintroducing very low-nicotine cigarettes in New Zealand while raising questions about perceptions of...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 14 May 2026 | 2 min read
leadership development across all staff linked to major workplace benefits

Leadership development across all staff linked to major workplace benefits

The Association for Talent Development (ATD), in a report sponsored by SIY Global, highlights the value of building leadership capability...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 13 May 2026 | 2 min read
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Skills exodus fears grow with one in four workers considering move overseas 

A major PSA survey has revealed worrying signs of strain in the public service, with more than one in four...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 11 May 2026 | 2 min read
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NZ research set to save children’s lives and cut asthma-related hospital visits globally

Research from New Zealand has played a key role in shaping a major global shift in asthma care. The updated...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 08 May 2026 | 2 min read
identity fraud driven by ai emerging as major risk for nz companies

Identity fraud driven by AI emerging as major risk for NZ companies 

A tech company says the rapid rise of AI is turning identity fraud into a serious risk for New Zealand...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 07 May 2026 | 3 min read
quantum computing threat prompts early warning to government agencies

Quantum computers may soon break modern encryption

Government agencies have been instructed to begin preparing for the arrival of quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption systems...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 06 May 2026 | 4 min read
netsafe warns kiwis over rising investment scam losses

Netsafe warns Kiwis over rising investment scam losses 

Investment scams are one of the fastest-growing forms of financial fraud worldwide. They often look legitimate on the surface, promise...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 05 May 2026 | 2 min read
economic cost of severe weather disruptions

Data shows the economic cost of severe weather disruptions 

Authorities should take a hard look at the broader economic consequences when issuing widespread weather warnings, particularly the impact on...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 04 May 2026 | 3 min read
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War pressure exposes global strain on critical metal tungsten supply 

The US and Israel’s conflict with Iran has increased munitions use, raising pressure on tungsten supplies, a key material used...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 30 Apr 2026 | 3 min read
if you’re questioning it this is what your taxes are paying for

If you’re questioning it — this is what your taxes are paying for

Every year, taxpayers pay money to the government, but the question remains: where does it all go? Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel...

By Leenah-Leen Arandia | 29 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
customers bank ceo uses ai clone for earnings call

Customers Bank CEO uses AI clone for earnings call

Customers Bank CEO Sam Sidhu grabbed attention during Friday's first-quarter earnings call when he revealed that an AI version of...

By Mike Jerome Infante | 29 Apr 2026 | 2 min read
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