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LGNZ launches Water 2050 to develop cohesive policy
Sustainability

LGNZ launches Water 2050 to develop cohesive policy

Communities face billions in upgrade costs as local councils seek a single framework linking freshwater standards, funding and affordability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
AI, collaborative consumption and climate change driving urban design
Smart Cities

AI, collaborative consumption and climate change driving urban design

Urban planners say rising heat, driverless cars and the shared economy are reshaping New Zealand cities and infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
UN declares war on ocean litter
Sustainability

UN declares war on ocean litter

The campaign targets plastic pollution blamed for $8 billion a year in marine damage and harm to wildlife, fisheries and tourism.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake

The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2017
Work progressing well on fire-damaged line
Disaster Recovery

Work progressing well on fire-damaged line

The reopened rail link would restore TranzAlpine passenger trips and freight traffic after a 300-hectare fire damaged bridges and signalling.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
Summit promotes the benefits of green cities
Smart Cities

Summit promotes the benefits of green cities

Green building could lift investment returns and productivity, with New Zealand's property sector warned it must cut emissions as cities grow.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Revolutionary Cement launched in New Zealand
Clean technologies

Revolutionary Cement launched in New Zealand

Builders could cut concrete emissions by up to 30% as a New Zealand firm rolls out a low-carbon cement made from local pozzolan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Researchers say mining land can be restored
Unitec

Researchers say mining land can be restored

Auckland researchers say a translocation method could speed ecological recovery at mine sites and cut long-term restoration costs worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Bring your climate change solution to life with Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge
DataCentre infrastructure

Bring your climate change solution to life with Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge

Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge returns, funding citizen innovations tackling climate change. Apply by 15 Feb to energize your idea!.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2015
Meridian Energy abandons QLD hyrdo plans on 'puzzling' Australian stance
Power / Energy

Meridian Energy abandons QLD hyrdo plans on 'puzzling' Australian stance

Meridian Energy, the partially privatised electricity generator and retailer, has abandoned plans for a Queensland hydro power project, blaming the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014
Little appoints shadow Cabinet: Robertson finance, King deputy
EduTech

Little appoints shadow Cabinet: Robertson finance, King deputy

Newly elected Labour Party leader Andrew Little has appointed his closest rival for the job, Grant Robertson, to the crucial finance role previousl.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
Sustainability is more than office recycling
Clean technologies

Sustainability is more than office recycling

Sustainability is not just about reducing carbon footprint, it's a financial strategy, says Julian Smith of MYOB New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010

Global Stories

Climate change stories

Digital divide and climate change: Huawei outlines their commitments
Supply Chain

Digital divide and climate change: Huawei outlines their commitments

Huawei pledges action on climate and digital gaps, revealing eco-goals and tech outreach in their latest sustainability report.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2016
UPDATE: New Zealand, South Korea conclude free-trade agreement
Agricultural Technology

UPDATE: New Zealand, South Korea conclude free-trade agreement

NZ and South Korea seal a free-trade deal, slashing $230m in export tariffs, aiming to boost two-way trade currently valued at $4bn.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2014
Can ICT be a force for positive change in the world?
Hyperscale

Can ICT be a force for positive change in the world?

Dimension Data's 2013 Sustainability Report underscores how ICT solutions can drive environmental sustainability, reducing travel, energy, and waste.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2014
ICT Minister gains environment portfolio
Clean technologies

ICT Minister gains environment portfolio

In a cabinet reshuffle, ICT Minister Amy Adams gains the Environment portfolio, while Internal Affairs goes to Simon Bridges, marking a significant realignment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
Climate change: getting warmer...
Clean technologies

Climate change: getting warmer...

The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2011
A sustained effort
DataCentre infrastructure

A sustained effort

Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010