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Kiwi Stories

Climate change stories

Repeating past mistakes of RMA

Critics say the overhaul could add bureaucracy and legal uncertainty, raising doubts it will ease New Zealand’s housing crisis.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2022

Risk & Compliance

The explosive risks working with heat-pumps, air-cons & fridges

Businesses retrofitting flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants into existing cooling systems face a heightened fire and explosion risk, WorkSafe says.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022

Clean technologies

Tech critical to reduce emissions

Digital tools could deliver 42 per cent of New Zealand’s 2030 emissions cuts, yet they were omitted from the government plan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2022

Financing

Mayors propose simpler Three Waters alternative

Councils could get a simpler path to fund water upgrades after the mayors’ plan was backed as a more practical alternative to Three Waters.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

Risk & Compliance

Third of homeowners not confident they are adequately insured

Rising rebuild costs are leaving many Kiwi homeowners exposed, with 30% unsure their cover would fully replace a total-loss house.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022

Hybrid & Remote Work

Future of inter-regional train travel in New Zealand

Passengers could miss out unless new inter-regional rail is funded sustainably, as Infrastructure New Zealand urges a focus on maintenance and existing metro upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022

Taxation

Review proposes significant changes to local councils

Communities could face stronger local democracy and more equitable funding as a draft review seeks submissions on council reforms.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022

Smart Cities

Slow step forward for New Zealand public transport

Passengers across New Zealand will eventually tap cards and mobile wallets on buses, trains and ferries, but the rollout is not due until 2026.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2022

Supply Chain

Volatility and vulnerability in the rural property sector

Farm sales have fallen sharply as higher costs, volatile weather and policy pressure weigh on rural confidence across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2022

Sustainability

Is environmental investment making a difference?

A parliamentary report says spending over GBP £2 billion a year on the environment is poorly linked to outcomes and lacks transparency.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2022

Sustainability

Reputations will be won or lost on climate change transparency

Most New Zealanders want flood-risk homes disclosed, as a survey warns opaque climate messaging could damage trust across property markets.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2022

Global Stories

Climate change stories

Artificial Intelligence

3 ways AI is scaling helpful technologies worldwide: Google

Decades of research have led to rapid progress in AI. Google has announced three new ways people are poised to benefit.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2022

Data Analytics

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from SNP

Today on 10 Minute IT Jams we are joined by Gerald Faust who is the managing director and CEO, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, SNP.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Mon, 7th Nov 2022

Clean technologies

Money, not ethics, will fuel green market opportunity

Environmental sustainability is primed to be a historic business opportunity with massive investments earmarked to fight climate change.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022

Cartech

Uber and Splend partner for reducing emissions in Australia

The deal with leading vehicle financing platform Splend will see the first 500 of their new electric vehicle fleet arrive on New South Wales roads.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2022

Data Analytics

SNP's EXA launches new carbon footprint solution for SAP

EXA has launched the next-generation product carbon footprint solution to deliver a data-driven approach to decarbonising global supply chains.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2022

Document Management

Adobe surveys sustainability at work in Hong Kong employees

The top three sustainability practices are reducing paper usage (46%), digital document storage and management (43%), and curbing electricity consumption (37%).

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022

Hyperscale

Equinix commits US$50 million to advance digital inclusion

Establishes the Equinix Foundation, an employee-driven charitable organisation, to advance digital inclusion through grants and strategic partnerships.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022

Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce launches the first carbon credit marketplace

Salesforce has introduced the Net Zero Marketplace to make carbon credit purchases simple and transparent, aiming to scale the climate-positive impact.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022