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Dated office block now an energy-smart show stopper
Energy efficient

Dated office block now an energy-smart show stopper

Occupants in Wellington’s Aorangi House are seeing lower energy use and better comfort after a 1970s block was refurbished for efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
Planning conference to discuss three key issues
Smart Cities

Planning conference to discuss three key issues

Planners face fresh pressure from fast-moving reforms, housing demand and hazard risks as more than 600 delegates gather in Wellington.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Statistics House investigation will improve design
Risk & Compliance

Statistics House investigation will improve design

The Kaikoura quake has exposed weaknesses in some mid-height buildings, prompting further code changes and retrofit guidance for owners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 2nd Apr 2017
Planning forum to challenge politicians
New Zealand Labour Party

Planning forum to challenge politicians

Planning reforms will face scrutiny in Wellington, with more than 600 delegates set to quiz parties on housing, growth and resilience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
New Zealand's IPO number one in the world, review finds
Physical Security

New Zealand's IPO number one in the world, review finds

New Zealand's Intellectual Property Office has been ranked number one worldwide for its online capabilities by the World Trademark Review.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Essential oil smells success in timber design awards
Design

Essential oil smells success in timber design awards

Turned from roadside trimmings and wilding trees into a new export product, the oil could boost profits for some forest owners.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Traditional material provides innovative solutions
Carter Holt Harvey

Traditional material provides innovative solutions

Timber is gaining ground in multi-storey buildings, with judges praising projects for lighter weight, fire resistance and speed of construction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 12th Mar 2017
Finalists announced for Resene NZ Wood Timber Design Awards
University of Canterbury

Finalists announced for Resene NZ Wood Timber Design Awards

Judges will decide category and supreme winners next month, after tight competition left several entries out by a single point.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
DXRacer gaming chairs and desks hit Kiwi market in Play Distribution deal
Play Distribution

DXRacer gaming chairs and desks hit Kiwi market in Play Distribution deal

Play Distribution is opening up the gaming chair and desk market for Kiwi retailers, with a distie deal to bring DXRacer's offerings to market here.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
San Diego State University turns to Daktronics for marquee display
Construction

San Diego State University turns to Daktronics for marquee display

San Diego State University has deployed a double-sided LED video marquee near a freeway to promote campus events and sponsored messages.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016
Auckland convention centre cost jumps by a fifth
Government

Auckland convention centre cost jumps by a fifth

SkyCity Entertainment Group, the casino and hotel operator, is in talks with the government on how to fund the increased cost of as much as $130 mi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014

Global Stories

Design stories

Start-up turns to 3D printing to create smart scooter prototype
3D Printing

Start-up turns to 3D printing to create smart scooter prototype

A start-up has developed a first-of-its-kind, lightweight, solar-powered electric scooter using Stratasys PolyJet and FDM 3D printing technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2015
Dell's set to deliver with two new executive hires
Network Infrastructure

Dell's set to deliver with two new executive hires

Dell has appointed Rory P. Read and Paul Pérez to key executive positions to strengthen its sales and enterprise technology executive team.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Fitbit expands Tory Burch collection with exclusive designs
Fitbit

Fitbit expands Tory Burch collection with exclusive designs

This accessories collection makes Flex the only activity tracker on the market to bring high-end fashion to everyday fitness.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Design stories

Microsoft APC Day 4 highlights: Women entrepreneurs, design & partner discussions
Microsoft

Microsoft APC Day 4 highlights: Women entrepreneurs, design & partner discussions

Highlights from the final day of the Microsoft Australia Partner Conference ranged from women entrepreneurs, design, empathy and partner discussions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016
Brennan IT harnesses Commvault and Huawei for backup-as-a-service
Data Protection

Brennan IT harnesses Commvault and Huawei for backup-as-a-service

Increasing customer demand and data volumes have seen Brennan IT turn to Commvault and Huawei to help provide its backup-as-a-service offering.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Readify eyes 'development, design and data powerhouse' status
Data Analytics

Readify eyes 'development, design and data powerhouse' status

Readify has snapped up former DiData VIC state manager Andrew Phillips as it seeks to be Australia's 'first development, design and data powerhouse'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2015