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Horizons calls halt to 11 iwi partnership processes ahead of RMA repeal
Māori

Horizons calls halt to 11 iwi partnership processes ahead of RMA repeal

Council officers say the scrapped agreements will save little time, but leave 14 iwi entities facing uncertainty over future participation rights.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • Last month
ShadowTech26 brings 1,500 girls into tech workplaces
Software Development

ShadowTech26 brings 1,500 girls into tech workplaces

More than 1,500 New Zealand schoolgirls will get workplace exposure as the tech sector seeks to widen its talent pipeline.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Cost growth slows across both commercial and residential bands
Supply Chain

Cost growth slows across both commercial and residential bands

Construction costs eased as diesel prices fell, though plumbing and carpentry still rose and Middle East tensions could keep volatility in play.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Construction costs edge up despite fuel pressure relief
Construction

Construction costs edge up despite fuel pressure relief

Fuel savings have eased some site costs, but rising timber, cladding and pipework prices kept construction inflation in positive territory.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 14th Jun 2026
Is Google dead? How AI is rewriting the rules of search, and what it means for NZ businesses
Generative AI

Is Google dead? How AI is rewriting the rules of search, and what it means for NZ businesses

New Zealand businesses risk losing search traffic as AI summaries and chat tools increasingly answer customer queries without a click.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Lime rolls out shared e-scooters & e-bikes in Wellington
Smart Cities

Lime rolls out shared e-scooters & e-bikes in Wellington

Lime launches shared e-scooters in Wellington ahead of next month's LimeBike debut, promising affordable, low-carbon urban travel.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Spark & Icehouse launch free AI workshops for SMEs
Digital Transformation

Spark & Icehouse launch free AI workshops for SMEs

Spark and Icehouse will run free nationwide AI and productivity workshops to help New Zealand SMEs lift performance and overcome tech barriers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Victoria University honours Dame Theresa, Sir David
EduTech

Victoria University honours Dame Theresa, Sir David

Victoria University of Wellington to award honorary doctorates to Dame Theresa Gattung and Sir David Carruthers in December.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Report on long term plan by year end
Data Analytics

Report on long term plan by year end

A clearer view of New Zealand's unfunded transport, health and defence projects is expected to shape investment decisions ahead of the plan due by year end.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Air New Zealand launches electric aircraft trials on domestic routes
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
ShadowTech25 inspires over 1,200 girls to pursue tech careers
EduTech

ShadowTech25 inspires over 1,200 girls to pursue tech careers

Over 1,200 New Zealand schoolgirls are gaining first-hand tech industry experience through ShadowTech25, aiming to boost female representation in technology careers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Slight growth in property values
Bank of New Zealand

Slight growth in property values

High listings and a subdued labour market are keeping buyers in control, even after New Zealand property values edged up 0.2% in June.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Home value decline in December sums up 2024
Public Sector

Home value decline in December sums up 2024

House prices are still 17.6% below their post-Covid peak, with weak Auckland and Wellington values weighing on 2025 prospects.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
FUJIFILM seeks partners in Napier & Nelson for new programme
Partner Programmes

FUJIFILM seeks partners in Napier & Nelson for new programme

FUJIFILM Business Innovation New Zealand expands its Growth Partners Programme, seeking tech-savvy individuals in Napier and Nelson to aid local businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Manawatū businesses set to benefit from CEDA & ManawaTech partnership
Summer of Tech

Manawatū businesses set to benefit from CEDA & ManawaTech partnership

Manawatū-based businesses to gain from an innovative partnership between CEDA and ManawaTech supporting the 2024 Summer of Tech programme.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Housing market off to a sluggish start this year
Northland

Housing market off to a sluggish start this year

A glut of listings and high borrowing costs are keeping prices flat, with Auckland edging lower and buyers enjoying more choice.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Home building costs rising but at slower rate
Supply Chain

Home building costs rising but at slower rate

New Zealand home-build prices are still climbing, but only 0.3% this quarter as supply-chain pressures ease and labour shortages moderate.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

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New Zealand & Canada boost food innovation partnership
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand & Canada boost food innovation partnership

New Zealand and Canada have launched a partnership to boost the commercialisation of Kiwi food innovations, addressing global market demands effectively.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025