By Stuart Robertson, partner and Victoria Bortsova, solicitor It is often the case that the original claims made in Court are amended as a case develops. The High Court decision in ‘Body Corporate 355492 v Queenstown Lakes District Council [2022] NZHC 687’ provides useful guidance into how the courts apply the limitation provision under theContinueContinue reading “Filing amended pleadings after the limitation date”
Category Archives: The Xpress Engineer
The sustainable future of steel in construction – the latest steps
By Dr Troy Coyle, HERA CEO Sustainability in construction, particularly reducing carbon emissions, is a hot topic in New Zealand. Government-led initiatives such as Building for Climate Change are directing change within the sector. This framework proposes to set mandatory reporting and measurement requirements for whole-of-life carbon emissions, including from the materials used in construction,ContinueContinue reading “The sustainable future of steel in construction – the latest steps”
The USA: a big prize but beware of false assumptions
I believe one of NZTE’s great strengths is the in-market expertise we’re able to call on, and it was my pleasure recently to talk to one of these experts in a key market for New Zealand manufacturing exporters – the United States. Albert Costilo, a business growth advisor in NZTE’s Washington office, talked me throughContinueContinue reading “The USA: a big prize but beware of false assumptions”
Introducing Translas On-Gun Welding Fume Extraction Systems!
On-gun fume extraction is one of the safest and most effective methods of controlling welding fume, capturing it directly at the source while following the welder as they move (unlike other LEV). However, in the past it’s been too heavy, too bulky, and can impact the shielding gas leading to porosity issues. But not anymore!ContinueContinue reading “Introducing Translas On-Gun Welding Fume Extraction Systems!”
A new licencing regime for engineers
The regulation of engineers has achieved greater public attention in recent years, particularly following the Canterbury and Kaikoura earthquakes and the lessons learned in the aftermath. To give the public confidence that professional engineers are acting within their area of competence and to provide greater protection for the public, a bill is in development thatContinueContinue reading “A new licencing regime for engineers”
Staying in touch with hazards – lithium-ion batteries
An often ignored component of health and safety systems policy manuals is the section describing, ‘Keeping Current with Health & Safety Info’. The process for keeping current with relevant health and safety information, legislation, guidelines and standards is usually described something like: • WorkSafe and ACC website media releases • Briefings and updates from externalContinueContinue reading “Staying in touch with hazards – lithium-ion batteries”
Zero carbon steel program Tātaitai Puhanga Waro set to launch
The month of May will usher in a new zero carbon steel programme for steel products. The program, Tātaitai Puhanga Waro, has been independently developed and based on verifiable data and provides a carbon emission calculator, believed to be a world first, to help companies offset carbon emissions and offer zero-carbon steel in their projects.ContinueContinue reading “Zero carbon steel program Tātaitai Puhanga Waro set to launch”
From Scott Base to to Aorangi Stadium – flexible trades training gets a boost in South Canterbury
Ara Institute of Canterbury has been working alongside other tertiary education providers to provide flexible trades training for South Canterbury apprentices – showing that collaboration is key to development and shared success within the Te Pūkenga network. South Canterbury trades employers are buzzing with the news that their year three electrical apprentices can now undertakeContinueContinue reading “From Scott Base to to Aorangi Stadium – flexible trades training gets a boost in South Canterbury”
New igus plastic bevel gears from Treotham for the lubrication-free drive around the corner
Gears are widely used as drive elements: in clockworks, in e-bike drives as well as actuators and locking systems. However, if forces have to be transmitted around corners, bevel gears are the means of choice. They can undertake format adjustments in the food industry, for example, via a 90-degree angle, eject packages in logistics andContinueContinue reading “New igus plastic bevel gears from Treotham for the lubrication-free drive around the corner”
The USA: a big prize but beware of false assumptions
By Daniel Taylor, head of manufacturing, NZTE I believe one of NZTE’s great strengths is the in-market expertise we’re able to call on, and it was my pleasure recently to talk to one of these experts in a key market for New Zealand manufacturing exporters – the United States. Albert Costilo, a business growth advisorContinueContinue reading “The USA: a big prize but beware of false assumptions”
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