Auckland’s red-hot property market continues to grow. New Zealand’s largest city is getting ready for a new housing boom, that will see suburban towns like Kumeu, Warkworth and Pukekohe, become mini cities in their own right. As housing values rise across Auckland’s inner city, buyers are now heading to the rural fringes. These suburban areas […]
The Cobalt New Zealand team spent an evening last week working with the Ronald McDonald house in Auckland to cook dinner for the 120 family members that are staying in the Domain House residence while their child is unwell in hospital. The Ronald McDonald House provides accommodation and support for these families, who may be […]
In short, your academic record won’t be relevant forever. However, it will be considered important at the graduate/junior solicitor level and even at the intermediate level. Most employers will want to see your university academic record at the junior and intermediate levels. At the junior level in particular, it’s considered a strong indicator of future performance by employers. We […]
“How quickly can you find me someone?” – this is the question most often asked by clients when instructing us on a new mandate. The latest figures from Cobalt Recruitment can now answer this: 29 days. This is the figure on a global basis, from the point of being instructed on a role to making […]
Here at Cobalt we are committed to supporting our clients and candidates globally during the unprecedented COVID-19 challenge. Our first priority is the safety of those who are most vulnerable in society, and therefore our staff are working from home on a global basis. In addition, we are strictly following the direction of the governments […]
The day science fiction becomes science fact may be sooner than you think. An autonomous flying taxi, that can travel up to 180km/h, has been approved for testing in New Zealand. Known as Cora, the flying taxi has been developed by Kitty Hawk, a company backed by Google co-founder Larry Page. This passenger-drone system has […]
That dream we all had as kids, the one we tend to return to day after day as we sit in the morning commute’s endless traffic could soon be a reality—for some. The idea of a flying car has been a popular fantasy, and a staple of science fiction, for about as long as there […]
Back Describe your area of expertise and experience? Ensure the Operations within Cobalt Recruitment run smoothly, from Financial reporting to Invoicing and rolling out new initiatives. How would you describe your approach to work? Just get in and do it. I have willingness to learn and do whatever needs to be done to achieve a […]
Peter Mahon became the most famous judge in New Zealand when he accused Air New Zealand of an “orchestrated litany of lies”. His condemnation of the airline for the Erebus disaster won him appraisal from many, but also strong criticism. The tragedy occurred on 28th November 1979, when a tourist jet crashed into Mt. Erebus, […]
New Zealand has launched the world’s first AI politician – meet SAM. It’s being heralded as the politician of the future. SAM talks to voters through Facebook’s messenger software, answering their questions about elections and other issues. Entrepreneur Nick Gerritsen created the software with the aim of creating a representative that listens to people and […]
Pneumatic tube travel (created using a vacuum system or compressed air), isn’t entirely a new invention. Throughout history the concept had been thought up by a number of pioneers and inventors but in terms of transporting people or large freight, nothing successful has ever happened. That was until highly publicised entrepreneur Elon Musk introduced the […]
With an experience that spans over a decade and the skills needed to guarantee project and business success, we’re one of the top choices when it comes to recruitment services for the construction industry. We help to hire at all levels, finding the people with the capability to power the delivery of the built environment […]
Great architects have come from all corners of the globe, spreading their distinct ideas, styles and techniques worldwide. Many of these buildings, like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, have become iconic emblems in their respective countries. Who are the best architects of the last 100 years? Here’s our run down of five architects who we […]
A future where people can enjoy a high quality of life is largely dependent on the state of our cities. How can we adapt our urban landscapes to handle the changing climate? Authorities and research specialists in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington are actively looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact, and improve the standard […]