May 2, 2013

Hamish McConnochie is a public policy and media studies student at Victoria University, Wellington

26 Cover Story:Is NZ future-ready? Do we have the skills and talent in place to drive future economic growth? New thinking between the tertiary education sector and business may provide

China was good place for Weta Workshops founder Sir Richard Taylor to applaud John Key’s Government for helping his industry. Since 1949, under China’s socialist political and economic system, the

I’m not alone in wondering when debates around our national security and the powers of the state relative to the rights and freedoms of individuals got to be so bizarre

Emirates has allocated US$150,000 to support environmental or conservation projects in an initiative called ‘A Greener Tomorrow’. The funding opportunity is open to any established not-for-profit environmental or conservation organisation

Dear editor I just finished reading your article on Mega (see “Mega trouble or Mega opportunity?”, NZ Management, April 2013) which I enjoyed and while acknowledging your position I found

The New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM) provides link for local members with their peers in 18 Asia Pacific countries through the Asian Association of Management Organisations (AAMO). NZIM CEO,

Remote working can boost revenue, and New Zealand companies benefit more than their Australian counterparts. New research by New Zealand’s largest accounting software provider, MYOB, reveals almost half the country’s

Philanthropy is big business but some questionable management and even complaints of fraud are affecting the reputation of the whole sector. Philanthropist Dame Rosanne Meo is urging those involved in

What practical steps can New Zealand take to lay the foundation for technology-driven success? That was the question posed – and partially answered – at April’s MindStorm conference. The Auckland

A line-up of world-class business talent will ignite audiences hungry for inspiration when they present their stories in Auckland in May. Entrepreneurs of all stripes are invited to Inspire Auckland,

The case for greater diversity at every organisational level is gaining traction. Reg Birchfield reports on what the New Zealand Institute of Management is doing to build awareness of diversity’s many advantages.

This month Bill English produces his last budget before the one which is supposed to have plus sign in front of the balance. Can he do it? What is the

It might not sound as exciting as the next i-phone but energy efficiency may yet turn out to be killer app for business. Energy efficiency has the potential to become

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