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AI is peeling back the layers of ‘low-value’ work – NZ may be well placed to adapt

Written by Kenny Ching, Senior Lecturer, Business School, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) advances at breakneck speed, it is upending assumptions about which jobs are “safe” from automation.

Disruption now extends well beyond manual or routine work into white-collar roles once considered untouchable. Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Midjourney can produce...

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Reducing Overhead Costs with Smart Office Technology
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Many parents – mostly mothers – lose family payments from the first dollar they earn. Here’s how we could fix it
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Things To Consider When Purchasing A Rental Property
Buying real estate to use as a rental property is a wonderful investment opportunity since it is almost always going to increase in value over time. It can also be…

Inflation isn't the 6.1% they say it is – for many of us, it is much lower
ShutterstockWe learnt last week inflation is officially 6.1% – way above the average over the past 20 years of 2.5%. This is right in the middle of the Reserve Bank’s…
A lesson in the perils of focusing on the past
One hundred years ago officials from nations representing about four-fifths of the world’s population met in Brussels hoping to reset the global economic order, and promote prosperity and peace, after…
Finder Selects Google Cloud as its Foundation for Faster, Simpler Innovation in AI and Beyond
Migration to Google Cloud has already helped the comparison platform slash the costs of its digital infrastructure by over 50% and remove persistent bottlenecks in its IT operations Cloud Next ‘24…

Beyond the Banks: Why Agility and Tech Integration Are Defining the Future of Lending in Australia

In Australia’s evolving credit landscape, non-bank lenders are no longer merely filling gaps left by traditional institutions; they are actively r...

Carma appoints Owen Wilson as Chair of the Board

Carma’s next phase of growth to be guided by REA Group’s outgoing CEO who oversaw realestate.com.au rise to be Australia's #1 place for property ...

Digital Upgrade to Boost Efficiency Across Tasmanian Ports

TasPorts is undertaking a multimillion-dollar digital transformation that will improve efficiency, and enable smarter, more sustainable operations a...

Simplifying ecommerce integrations: How to streamline your setup without the stress

In today’s fast-moving retail world, having an ecommerce presence isn’t optional. Platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, and Squarespace have lowered...

Shop Small Returns to Back the Small Businesses Supporting Local Communities

The annual Shop Small movement by American Express is returning for its 13th year in Australia to galvanise support for the country’s vibrant smal...

Introducing Commerce, the New Parent Brand of BigCommerce, Feedonomics and Makeswift, Powering an AI-Driven Future

Commerce’s open, intelligent ecosystem connects the tools and systems that drive growth and empower businesses to unlock data potential and deliver ...