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The EV revolution is coming faster than Kiwis think

New Zealand is on the verge of an exciting period for electric vehicles, according to experts at the evworld NZ showcase.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

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Auckland apartment market has only a year’s supply

Auckland buyers face a tightening apartment market as just 12 months of supply remain, while average prices climb 12 per cent to NZD $1.12 million.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Disaster Recovery

First post-quake freight services to start running

Freight pressure on the inland route should ease, with up to 2,000 trucks a month set to shift back to rail after the Kaikoura quake.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Risk & Compliance

Cleaner air for Manukau precast concrete workers

Nearly 1,000 workers in Manukau precast concrete plants now have better protection from airborne hazards after a WorkSafe New Zealand drive uncovered gaps.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Gaming

Media Design School and ESL team up for a major tournament

ESL Australia partners with Media Design School to support the growing esports scene in Australia and New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

Cars, bikes and clean energy, evworld NZ roundup

NZ's evworld shines, transforming opinions on EV viability; BMW's finesse to Tesla's charm dazzle attendees toward a greener future.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

New Zealand Labour Party

Main parties’ transport policies contrast sharply

Labour’s rail-heavy plan and National’s road focus could reshape funding, but both face questions over congestion relief and costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2017

Education, Learning & Training

Your chance to celebrate site safety

Construction firms and safety professionals will gather in Auckland on 8 November as Site Safe honours award winners and new graduates.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2017

Education, Learning & Training

Self-beliefs help shape property marketing

Luxury marketers may boost sales by matching ads to shoppers’ beliefs about whether personality and taste can change, research suggests.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ

Battery storage has the potential to provide value for New Zealand's power system, according to research by Transpower.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017

Cartech

The first Kiwi e-truck has arrived and it's taking out your trash

Christchurch will be the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to put a 100% electric residential waste collection truck into service...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017

Smart Cities

Self-driving cars set to change commercial property

Tenants may need flexible parking and charging layouts as driverless vehicles reshape building design, delivery zones and site selection.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Robotics

New technologies helping clean up waterways

Farmers could cut water use and improve river quality as sensors and automation help meet New Zealand's swimmable-water target.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Agricultural Technology

Risks have no place on today’s farms

Safer practices and a health and safety app have cut hazards on Stuart Taylor’s Rangitikei dairy farm, where unsafe work now stops.

By Geoff • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Gaming

Get ready for the Curious Critters Club, an AR experience for kids

Curious Critters Club, an augmented reality experience, has launched in New Zealand bringing weird and wonderful creatures to life.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Local Government

Anchor project providing certainty for Christchurch

The $240 million Convention Centre deal is expected to reassure investors, developers and suppliers while creating jobs in Christchurch's CBD.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Cartech

Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch

Yoogo to launch largest transition to pure electric shared vehicles in Southern Hemisphere. 100 EVs to be available in Christchurch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Gaming

Kiwi developers bring in $100 million, proving gaming is a big deal

New Zealand's game developers earned $100m this year, a 12% increase from last year, according to a survey by the New Zealand Game Developers Association.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017