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OneReg appoints Port of Auckland chief executive as chair

The Auckland software group is bolstering governance as it pursues overseas growth, with a new chair drawn from aviation and ports.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

LION & OpenAI deploy ChatGPT Enterprise across business

The drinks group is rolling out ChatGPT Enterprise to 2,500 staff to sharpen forecasting, inventory and production as demand shifts overnight.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026

Fintech

UATP & Burbank boost airline security with card present tech

UATP and Burbank partner to enhance airline online payments with secure card present tech, cutting fraud and costs in the USD $837 billion airline market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Air New Zealand stories

Human Capital Management

Green Cross Health tops New Zealand employer rankings

Worker trust is overtaking brand recognition as New Zealanders reward employers that offer strong leadership, fair treatment and career growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Risk & Compliance

Incident involving two Air New Zealand pilots reported to Civil Aviation Authority

Flight cancellations on the San Francisco to Auckland route left passengers stranded after an off-duty dispute between two pilots was reported to regulators.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Last week

Supply Chain

It took a four-decade runway to get off the ground

Passengers will begin using Sydney's long-delayed second airport next month, despite a shortage of hotel beds and a metro line not due until 2027.

By Mike Bishara • 6 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2026

Taxation

Details of bids to help struggling Fiordland airport kept under wraps

Questions remain over investor interest in Te Anau Airport Manapōuri, after the council declined to say how many bids were lodged.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026

Network Infrastructure

One New Zealand names CFO, CTO in executive succession

The telecoms group has filled three senior roles from within as Jason Paris prepares to depart after nearly eight years in charge.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026

Airlines

Brave VR launches in Australia to boost workplace behaviour

The virtual reality course targets costly behaviour change failures as Australian firms face disruption from restructuring, AI and other workplace shifts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026

Digital Transformation

Managing Psychosocial Risk Conference Change and Transformation Summit

Wellington delegates will hear how hybrid work and AI are reshaping mental wellbeing and change programmes across major sectors.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 5th Jul 2026

Broadband

One New Zealand names Nick Judd as Chief Executive

The telecoms group is turning to an internal finance chief to keep strategy on track as Jason Paris steps down after nearly eight years.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026

Smart Cities

JCDecaux wins Western Sydney airport advertising deal

The contract secures JCDecaux a long-term digital network at Sydney's new 24-hour airport, set to open for 10 million passengers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

eLearning

AcademyEX launches AI training scheme for charities

New Zealand charities will gain donated AI training places as businesses buy academyEX licences, widening access beyond the corporate sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Digital Entertainment

SOUNDBOKS launches MIX portable speaker in New Zealand

Music fans in New Zealand can now pre-order a lighter Soundboks speaker with 40-hour battery life and 121-decibel output.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Customer Relationship Management

New Zealand Loyalty Association launches with national study

New Zealand Loyalty Association debuts to unite brands and launches nation's most comprehensive loyalty study ahead of 2026 summit.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026

Firewalls

Crimson Education names Sir John Key chair amid expansion

Crimson Education names former New Zealand prime minister Sir John Key chair as it accelerates global expansion and ramps up AI-driven growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand launches electric aircraft trials on domestic routes

Air New Zealand is trialling the electric BETA ALIA CX300 on domestic routes, marking a pioneering step in sustainable aviation across New Zealand's regional airports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Air New Zealand adopts OneReg platform to digitise compliance

Air New Zealand's Engineering division has adopted the OneReg platform to digitise compliance and streamline maintenance scheduling and oversight.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Partner Programmes

Aon Insights Series to address risk & resilience in Auckland

Aon will host its first Insights Series in Auckland, focusing on risk and resilience with leaders addressing complex challenges across industries in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025