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Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry
DataCentre infrastructure

Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry

Greenpeace calls for overhaul of electricity industry after Solarcity's complaint against solar tax is dismissed in court.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Ricoh snaps up full Stratasys 3D printing and additive manufacturing line
Manufacturing

Ricoh snaps up full Stratasys 3D printing and additive manufacturing line

Ricoh New Zealand has expanded its partnership with 3D printing and additive manufacturing vendor Stratasys taking over local sales and support.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Electric car market sparking up as all vehicle sales rise
Power / Energy

Electric car market sparking up as all vehicle sales rise

Charging networks and low running costs are helping New Zealand’s electric car uptake, as registrations hit a monthly record and sales broadened.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Fuel market study raises pricing concerns
Power / Energy

Fuel market study raises pricing concerns

Consumers in New Zealand may be paying too much for petrol after a study found retail fuel margins have risen significantly in five years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Christchurch’s tallest hotel opens for business
Tourism

Christchurch’s tallest hotel opens for business

A 17-storey return of Crowne Plaza adds 204 rooms and fresh conference space as visitor numbers in Christchurch are set to rise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Don’t rely on smartphone apps to treat back pain
Health Technologies

Don’t rely on smartphone apps to treat back pain

People with back pain face little guidance, as a University of Sydney study finds most treatment apps are poor quality and untested.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Western Corridor project well ahead of schedule
Christchurch Airport

Western Corridor project well ahead of schedule

Christchurch motorists should see congestion ease as the USD $112 million Russley Road upgrade is set to open months early next year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Are electric trucks and buses the key to a greener New Zealand?
Cartech

Are electric trucks and buses the key to a greener New Zealand?

Electric trucks and buses could help New Zealand achieve its goal of 64,000 EVs on the road by 2021, reducing emissions in the process.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Small-town New Zealand organisation ranked tenth in the world for climate change work
Clean technologies

Small-town New Zealand organisation ranked tenth in the world for climate change work

Motu, a small research organisation from New Zealand, has been ranked tenth in the world for their climate change work.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Site Safe Health and Safety Awards nominations open
Risk & Compliance

Site Safe Health and Safety Awards nominations open

Construction firms and individuals can now seek national recognition, with free entries open until September 1 and winners due in Auckland.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Waterview Tunnel a victim of its own success
Auckland Transport

Waterview Tunnel a victim of its own success

Commuters faced delays almost as soon as Auckland’s NZD $1.4 billion Waterview Tunnel opened, as curious motorists swamped the route.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Design and build hub launched to answer key questions
Project Management

Design and build hub launched to answer key questions

Home owners and developers will get free expert advice on permits, costs and planning as Jalcon opens a new Design and Build Hub.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 2nd Jul 2017
IoT will be supported by artificial intelligence by 2020
Agricultural Technology

IoT will be supported by artificial intelligence by 2020

New Zealand could reap up to USD $3.3 billion over 10 years from IoT, but experts say AI support will be needed to unlock the gains.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 2nd Jul 2017
Providing practical, emotional support after a disaster
Disaster Recovery

Providing practical, emotional support after a disaster

Training aims to equip communities with psychological first aid skills to calm survivors, reduce distress and speed recovery after disasters.

By Lewis Hurst • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Jul 2017
New Zealand medical drones are almost ready to take flight
Drones

New Zealand medical drones are almost ready to take flight

New Zealand's new drone test range in the Hokianga region plans to trial the delivery of medical supplies in November.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017
Focus on forklifts, regulator urges
Risk & Compliance

Focus on forklifts, regulator urges

Seven deaths since May have prompted WorkSafe to warn businesses that forklift risks are still being poorly managed across workplaces.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017
New Zealand homes gradually going green
Auckland Council

New Zealand homes gradually going green

More homebuyers are seeking healthier, more efficient houses, with Homestar registrations rising tenfold in three years to 6,700.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
IoT could be worth more than $2 billion over 10 years
Agricultural Technology

IoT could be worth more than $2 billion over 10 years

A lack of awareness is slowing investment, even though just nine IoT uses could add NZD $2.2 billion to New Zealand’s economy over 10 years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017