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Feedback sought on 30 year infrastructure plan
Data Analytics

Feedback sought on 30 year infrastructure plan

Future investment choices could be shaped by New Zealand's National Infrastructure Plan, as the commission seeks public feedback on its approach.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
HCLTech partners with Tasman District for digital upgrade
Digital Transformation

HCLTech partners with Tasman District for digital upgrade

HCLTech will assist Tasman District Council in New Zealand with its Digital Innovation Programme to enhance online interactions for residents and staff.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Self-certification is putting the cart before the horse
Risk & Compliance

Self-certification is putting the cart before the horse

Homeowners and councils could be exposed if self-certification is rushed before builders get better training and oversight, an industry chief warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Wellington Council under close watch for all the wrong reasons
Wellington City Council

Wellington Council under close watch for all the wrong reasons

Questions are mounting over whether Wellington ratepayers are being asked to fund water works more expensively than necessary after a departmental misread.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Emergency management reforms could further burden councils
Northland

Emergency management reforms could further burden councils

Councils could face fresh funding pressure after Wellington backed wider emergency management reforms and minimum national standards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Homes sitting empty amid housing shortage
Housing

Homes sitting empty amid housing shortage

Tauranga’s housing squeeze is worsened by 2,142 empty homes, though the mayor says filling them beats building anew.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Whanganui District Council selects Brightly for asset management
Digital Transformation

Whanganui District Council selects Brightly for asset management

Whanganui District Council has partnered with Brightly to enhance its asset management capabilities with cloud-based solutions, aiming for improved efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Will proposed consent reforms really work?
Data Analytics

Will proposed consent reforms really work?

Reform could trim costly delays for builders, but experts warn the wrong consent model may threaten safety and liability.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Sigurd Magnusson returns as CEO of Silverstripe to drive growth
Digital Transformation

Sigurd Magnusson returns as CEO of Silverstripe to drive growth

Sigurd Magnusson returns to Silverstripe as CEO, aiming to drive innovation and growth. His extensive experience makes him a key leader for the tech firm.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Local Government stories

Granicus honours Aussie & Kiwi digital government leaders
Digital Transformation

Granicus honours Aussie & Kiwi digital government leaders

Granicus has revealed its 2024 Digital Government Awards winners in Australia and New Zealand, celebrating innovative public sector digital advancements.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Lánluas guide helps public sector maximise ERP investments
EduTech

Lánluas guide helps public sector maximise ERP investments

Lánluas Consulting's new guide aims to empower public sector finance teams in optimising digital investments and enhancing operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Local Government stories

Medallia joins G-Cloud 14 to enhance public sector services
Digital Transformation

Medallia joins G-Cloud 14 to enhance public sector services

Medallia has been named a supplier on the UK's G-Cloud 14 framework, offering cloud solutions to boost experience management for public sector agencies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Australian councils urged to enhance digital services
Software-as-a-Service

Australian councils urged to enhance digital services

A new report reveals Australian councils are struggling to meet digital service demands amid growing community expectations for streamlined access.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Shoalhaven City Council boosts disaster recovery with Azure
Software-as-a-Service

Shoalhaven City Council boosts disaster recovery with Azure

Shoalhaven City Council has upgraded its disaster recovery by migrating key services to Microsoft Azure, enhancing data security and operational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
JAGGAER appoints Mark Roberts as UK Public Sector Director
Supply Chain

JAGGAER appoints Mark Roberts as UK Public Sector Director

JAGGAER has appointed Mark Roberts as UK Public Sector Director, aiming to enhance its strategy in serving Central and Local Government effectively.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
City of Tea Tree Gully upgrades with TechnologyOne system
Document Management

City of Tea Tree Gully upgrades with TechnologyOne system

The City of Tea Tree Gully Council has adopted TechnologyOne's Property & Rating platform, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency across operations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Queensland councils enhance digital tools with Granicus
Digital Transformation

Queensland councils enhance digital tools with Granicus

The Local Government Association of Queensland has teamed up with Granicus to boost digital tools aimed at enhancing community liveability across the state.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024