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Construction boom calls for “manufacturing” mindset

Wednesday, 3 July 2019, 9:23 am | Acumen Republic

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 3 July 2019 – Skills shortages, prefabricated construction, boosting the quality of New Zealand’s housing and better buyer education were the key themes under discussion by two panels of experts at the recent Asian Construction ... More >>

Kiwi employers the most trusted to lead change

Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 9:57 am | Acumen Republic

New Zealand – March 13, 2019 – The 2019 Acumen Edelman Trust Barometer [1] shows “my employer” emerging as the most trusted institution. While New Zealanders’ overall trust in the major institutions has remained flat since last year’s study, ... More >>

Carpentry apprentices battle it out for the top spot

Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 10:36 am | Acumen Republic

New Zealand’s top ten carpentry apprentices will be putting their skills to the test when they undertake a 6-hour practical challenge this Friday. The judges will be watching closely as the regional finalists’ compete to become the Registered ... More >>

Shortage of quality plumbing apprentices in Auckland

Monday, 10 September 2018, 11:02 am | Acumen Republic

Masterlink, an apprenticeship programme run by Master Plumbers, are looking for people in Auckland wanting to pursue a trade in the plumbing, gas fitting or drain laying industries. More >>

Survey Reveals ‘Vitamin D-Ficient’ Cities of NZ

Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 9:24 am | Acumen Republic

Auckland, New Zealand, Wednesday 6 December: Special K has today revealed the ‘Sunshine Index of New Zealand’ that highlights which cities have seen the sun shining bright and which have been more in the shadows during the past year. More >>

Kinetics Crowned NZ Partner of the Year

Thursday, 8 June 2017, 3:05 pm | Acumen Republic

Auckland — June 8, 2017 — Microsoft Corp. has announced that Kinetics Group has won the 2017 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year Award for New Zealand. More >>

Acumen Republic strengthens its senior leadership

Monday, 13 March 2017, 1:41 pm | Acumen Republic

Acumen Republic strengthens its senior leadership 13 March 2017: Acumen Republic has appointed Adelle Keely, General Manager, Auckland to the role of Chief Executive and Managing Director. More >>

All I Want for Christmas Is - Job Happiness

Friday, 23 December 2016, 10:11 am | Acumen Republic

Hudson survey shows employees who are paid at or above market rate and those who receive bonuses, are more likely to be happy in their jobs, but expert says money is just a band-aid solution. More >>

Best in the trade recognised at Flooring Apprentice Awards

Friday, 15 July 2016, 10:21 am | Acumen Republic

Last night, top-performing apprentices in New Zealand’s flooring industry were recognised at the annual Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) Flooring Apprentice of the Year Awards in Auckland. The awards presentation ... More >>

Re-engineer your career with Tech Futures Lab

Thursday, 14 July 2016, 10:43 am | Acumen Republic

Auckland, New Zealand – 14 July, 2016: New Zealanders can now access leading professional development to prepare and upskill themselves for 21st Century careers thanks to a progressive 10-week programme from education futurist and 2016 Blake Leader, Frances ... More >>

Brick Man Experience

Thursday, 23 June 2016, 10:30 am | Acumen Republic

There is only one LEGO® certified professional in the Southern Hemisphere, and his name is Ryan McNaught. Following four sell-out tours in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, Ryan is finally bringing his remarkable collection of 60 LEGO® works ... More >>

Keith Urban Adds First (Ever) NZ Concert to ripCORD Tour

Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 10:06 am | Acumen Republic

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Construction industry meet to address major issues

Tuesday, 17 May 2016, 10:53 am | Acumen Republic

This September the entire construction industry will come together for the first time to discuss the major industry issues at an inaugural forum, Constructive, led by the Registered Master Builders Association (RMBA). More >>

Branded content on social media drives advertising action

Tuesday, 22 December 2015, 12:42 pm | Acumen Republic

Auckland, 22 December 2015: New research has found social media is driving higher levels of brand engagement and brand recall compared to traditional advertising, with Tumblr users more likely to buy and recommend entertaining brands. Yahoo’s ... More >>

Auckland CBD home to newest ‘high-brow’ pharmacy

Thursday, 26 November 2015, 10:04 am | Acumen Republic

Auckland – 26 November 2015: City-goers can now pick up their prescription, shop a curated selection of beauty and health brands and get their eyebrows shaped in one quick visit to the latest high-end pharmacy to open in downtown Auckland. More >>

All talk and no action leaves a gap in leadership ranks

Thursday, 5 November 2015, 10:15 am | Acumen Republic

Research shows almost half of companies are operating with no leadership map More >>

Bay apprentice wins top award

Friday, 4 September 2015, 10:17 am | Acumen Republic

Building apprentice Jamie Russell has been named the Bay of Plenty Region’s Registered Master Builders Carters 2015 Apprentice of the Year. More >>

Hubbard Management Fund investors get their capital back

Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 2:29 pm | Acumen Republic

Five years after being appointed, the Grant Thornton Statutory Managers of the Hubbard Management Fund have resolved all matters and have returned all investor capital along with a small surplus pool as directed by the High Court. The total of the 31 ... More >>

Winning apprentice thanks skilful mentor

Monday, 31 August 2015, 10:50 am | Acumen Republic

Building apprentice Jacob Hesketh has been named the Northern Region’s Registered Master Builders Carters 2015 Apprentice of the Year. More >>

Motivated apprentice wins top award

Monday, 31 August 2015, 10:47 am | Acumen Republic

Building apprentice Shaun Campbell has been named the Upper South Island Region’s Registered Master Builders Carters 2015 Apprentice of the Year. The 20-year-old from Nelson trained through BCITO and works for Inhaus Developments Ltd. Shaun said that ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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