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Opportunities aplenty in new infrastructure strategy
Data Analytics

Opportunities aplenty in new infrastructure strategy

Greater certainty over projects and funding could reverse years of under-investment, as a new 30-year plan and agency seek private capital.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024
Government declares war on localism
Auckland Council

Government declares war on localism

Councils say the Prime Minister's back-to-basics agenda risks stripping local communities of funding, powers and services they rely on.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Sun, 25th Aug 2024
NZ civil construction sector faces downturn & confidence crisis
Fleet Management

NZ civil construction sector faces downturn & confidence crisis

The 2024 Construction Industry Survey reveals that New Zealand's civil construction sector faces declining confidence, with 64% citing a severe lack of work.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Work on water infrastructure needs to start
Public Sector

Work on water infrastructure needs to start

Contractors warn delayed programmes could cost New Zealand skilled firms as councils hold back on urgent water network repairs and upgrades.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Improvements to temporary traffic management already underway
Risk & Compliance

Improvements to temporary traffic management already underway

A risk-based shift could reduce unnecessary cones and speed limits, but industry leaders say safety, not speed, is driving the transition.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
How will we pay for all these new houses?
Taxation

How will we pay for all these new houses?

Councils say rates alone cannot fund the roads, footpaths and services needed for the Government’s housing push, after being left out of talks.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Central government keeping local councils down
Taxation

Central government keeping local councils down

Homeowners face average rates rises of 15% as ministers sidestep calls to give councils more funding powers and local autonomy.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Councils need not reinvent the water wheel
Agricultural Technology

Councils need not reinvent the water wheel

Councils could cut costs and improve freshwater decisions by reusing shared models instead of commissioning dozens of one-off systems.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Earthquake-prone building rules under review
Risk & Compliance

Earthquake-prone building rules under review

Buildings may get longer deadlines as ministers weigh safety against the cost of seismic upgrades and mortgage pressure on owners.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Construction firms itching to work after Budget 2024
Local Government

Construction firms itching to work after Budget 2024

Civil contractors warn the slow pipeline could force more job cuts unless immediate work is brought forward to keep firms afloat.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024

Global Stories

Local Government stories

Newcastle City Council switches to Azul for Java security
Platform-as-a-Service

Newcastle City Council switches to Azul for Java security

Newcastle City Council has tackled major security vulnerabilities by replacing Oracle JDK 8 with Azul Platform Core, securing mission-critical Java applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Rivada Space Networks announces Asia-Pacific partnerships
Data sovereignty

Rivada Space Networks announces Asia-Pacific partnerships

Rivada Space Networks announces key partnerships in Asia Pacific to advance its 600-satellite LEO constellation, Rivada's Outernet, providing ultra-secure, low-latency connectivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Local Government stories

Mike Upton joins e2e-assure as Head of Public Sector
EduTech

Mike Upton joins e2e-assure as Head of Public Sector

e2e-assure has named Mike Upton as Head of Public Sector to spearhead strategic cyber defence initiatives amid rising threats to UK Public Sector infrastructure.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Atturra acquires Exent in AUD $8 million deal to expand reach
EduTech

Atturra acquires Exent in AUD $8 million deal to expand reach

Atturra completes acquisition of Exent for up to AUD $8 million, enhancing its advisory and consulting capabilities and expanding its national reach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
OPSWAT opens new Tokyo office & CIP lab to boost security
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

OPSWAT opens new Tokyo office & CIP lab to boost security

OPSWAT has unveiled a new office and CIP lab in Tokyo to enhance cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, reinforcing its commitment to local security solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Greater Shepparton to adopt Schneider Electric's service model
Power / Energy

Greater Shepparton to adopt Schneider Electric's service model

Greater Shepparton City Council partners with Schneider Electric to transition from CAPEX to a managed service model, ensuring cost-efficient and continuous power supply.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Sync secures GBP £6 billion ICT framework with HeathTrust Europe
EduTech

Sync secures GBP £6 billion ICT framework with HeathTrust Europe

Manchester's Sync wins spot on HeathTrust Europe's £6 billion ICT Solutions Framework, joining 10 other suppliers to deliver digital solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024