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Private sector gets 80% of increase in public health funding, unions' report finds

Unions say the shift has left public providers with just $600 million of the $3 billion funding rise over three years, deepening reliance on outsourcing.

By Kate Green • 4 min read • Last week

Urban Planning

Parking fix for Hawke's Bay sports hub gains momentum

Council backing for a revised master plan means detailed design work can begin on parking and traffic fixes at the busy sports park.

By Linda Hall • 4 min read • Last month

Risk & Compliance

Hauraki budgets over $9 million for summer roadworks

Road users across Hauraki should expect delays as council funds 68 sites for resealing, drainage renewals and bridge repairs this summer.

By Jordan Smith • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2026

Global Stories

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Digital Transformation

Most CX leaders see little AI impact, despite spend

Most firms are still increasing AI budgets, even as 57% of CX leaders say the technology has delivered little or no impact on operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026

Marketing Technologies

Turtl launches Hatch AI to boost B2B marketing efficiency & ROI

Turtl unveils Hatch AI, a tool designed to help B2B marketers speed content creation and link it directly to revenue and pipeline goals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Marketers face budget losses as outdated AI tools lag behind trends

Many marketers waste up to 20% of their budgets on outdated AI tools, struggling to keep pace with fast-moving social media trends and real-time data needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Platform-as-a-Service

Aiden Technologies now available in Azure Marketplace via MACC

Aiden Technologies is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace via MACC, enabling organisations to acquire its endpoint management platform using existing Azure funds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Budget stories

Manufacturing

Budget puts fresh strain on SMEs, business groups say

Small firms could face higher borrowing costs and wage bills after the Budget, according to advisers who said ministers offered too little relief.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

Small firms say Budget aid for apprenticeships falls short

Small employers say they still face the bulk of recruitment and mentoring costs, even after Budget measures aimed at easing apprenticeships and graduate hiring.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Drones

Budget to boost defence & AI with billions in spending

Billions in long-term borrowing could lift drone makers and defence tech groups, while half a billion pounds is set aside for AI safety and skills.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Agricultural Technology

UK small business sales growth slows as sector gap widens

Agriculture and high street firms dragged on UK small business growth as sales rose just 4.0% in the September quarter, below normal levels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

La Fosse CEO: Tech hire aid key amid possible 'do-nothing' budget

Employers fear higher taxes and weak incentives will keep hiring and training subdued, as the government prepares a cautious Autumn Budget.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week

Taxation

Is corporation tax the wrong number to watch on 28 October?

With tax rises possible, finance teams may find business rates and cash flow matter far more than the unchanged 25% corporation tax rate.

By Michael Gould • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

UK SMEs want tax cuts as Budget worry holds back investment

Uncertainty over tax policy is delaying growth plans, with 54% of SME owners holding off major investment until after the Autumn Budget.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Risk & Compliance

Australian tech leaders overestimate developer productivity

The gap between executives and developers could be skewing hiring and tooling budgets as Australian firms miss hidden productivity losses.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

Small Business

UK SMEs fear closure as costs bite, Flagstone finds

Energy bills and wider cost pressures are pushing many UK SMEs to the brink, with 43% fearing they may not last beyond two years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

UK SMEs ready to hire if Budget eases cost pressures

Lower taxes and energy bills could unlock hiring at UK small firms, with 38% saying they would recruit more staff if costs eased.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2026

Data Science

Rising costs & AI adoption put SME graduate hiring at risk

Rising costs and AI adoption threaten graduate hiring in UK SMEs, with firms facing nearly GBP £40,000 first-year expenses amid limited government support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025

Housing

Budget 2026 proposals prompt concerns from tech & construction

UK Budget 2026 sparks concern in tech and construction over investment, tax changes, and public spending's impact on growth and business confidence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

UK's £2 billion AI plan spurs hope, but skills gap remains

The UK's GBP £2 billion AI plan ignites optimism for tech growth, but experts stress urgent need to close the widening AI skills gap across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Budget Stories

Kiwi Stories

Private sector gets 80% of increase in public health funding, unions' report finds

Parking fix for Hawke's Bay sports hub gains momentum

Hauraki budgets over $9 million for summer roadworks

Global Stories

Most CX leaders see little AI impact, despite spend

Turtl launches Hatch AI to boost B2B marketing efficiency & ROI

Marketers face budget losses as outdated AI tools lag behind trends

Aiden Technologies now available in Azure Marketplace via MACC

Stories from Other Regions

Budget puts fresh strain on SMEs, business groups say

Small firms say Budget aid for apprenticeships falls short

Budget to boost defence & AI with billions in spending

UK small business sales growth slows as sector gap widens

La Fosse CEO: Tech hire aid key amid possible 'do-nothing' budget

Is corporation tax the wrong number to watch on 28 October?

UK SMEs want tax cuts as Budget worry holds back investment

Australian tech leaders overestimate developer productivity

UK SMEs fear closure as costs bite, Flagstone finds

UK SMEs ready to hire if Budget eases cost pressures

Rising costs & AI adoption put SME graduate hiring at risk

Budget 2026 proposals prompt concerns from tech & construction

UK's £2 billion AI plan spurs hope, but skills gap remains

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