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A billion-dollar boost for Auckland and New Zealand

Transport bottlenecks in Auckland could ease as the government’s NZD $2.6 billion package targets roads, rail and bus links.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

Need for green: Kiwis demand rapid uptake of clean energy

Generation Zero calls on New Zealand's next Parliament to make the country a global leader in carbon reduction efforts.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017

Statistics NZ

Building consents continue to climb during past year

New home approvals edged higher nationwide, with Auckland still dominating even as Canterbury's post-quake rebuild boom faded.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017

Climate change

Greenhouse gases scheme has room to grow

Higher carbon prices and a steadier emissions trading scheme could prompt more planting, replanting and avoided deforestation across New Zealand forests.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017

Cartech

Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand

A Kiwi company is establishing itself at the front of the pack in the race to help legalise self-driving vehicles...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017

Supply Chain

Billion-dollar boost if Auckland roads decongested

Auckland businesses could gain GBP £1.3 billion a year if peak-time gridlock is eased, according to a new report warning of mounting costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017

Energy efficient

Home insulation and heating improvement needed

Nearly half of New Zealand homes fall short on basic warmth, leaving bedrooms unheated and raising health risks for children and others.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017

Physical Security

Land use regulation exacting a high price

House buyers in Auckland could be paying about GBP £530,000 extra because land use rules are inflating prices, a government-backed report says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017

Sustainability

Get graffiti gone for good!

Council budgets could fall as graffiti is scrubbed off coated surfaces with cold water, reducing the need for harsh chemicals and recoating.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017

Software-as-a-Service

Contractors’ benchmarking tool goes live

Main contractors can now compare safety performance against peers, with a new SiteWise dashboard and alerts available free for three months.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017

Unified Communications

Chorus promises to keep Kiwi networks ahead of the curve

Chorus pledges uninterrupted Kiwi connections, vowing to keep network capacity 5% above peak demand, ensuring top-notch broadband.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017

Human Capital Management

Kiwis hear the call and take up the challenge

Fundraising teams are giving New Zealanders a taste of hearing loss as the annual Silent Leadership Challenge returns on Friday.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017

Sustainability

Palmerston North green grabs local government gold

Native bird numbers and water quality have improved in Palmerston North after a 16-year community planting effort won national recognition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017

Smart Cities

New street lighting guidelines will save millions

Councils across Australia and New Zealand could cut street-light bills by USD $120 million a year as new specs ease LED procurement.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017

Digital Transformation

Meeting Wellington council’s health and safety needs

A flexible, mobile-friendly system is helping Greater Wellington Regional Council improve incident reporting across offices, parks, boats and remote work sites.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 30th Jul 2017