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You can’t push regulation change without economic provision
Climate change

You can’t push regulation change without economic provision

Delays to economic regulation could leave councils reluctant to invest, slowing safer water upgrades for rural communities.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019
New Zealand the world’s ‘innovation lab’ for climate change
Disaster Recovery

New Zealand the world’s ‘innovation lab’ for climate change

Rising climate risks are pushing planners to urge stronger resilience in communities, buildings and disaster recovery across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019
How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under
Smart Cities

How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under

With population growth and climate change mounting, utilities are rolling out new operations, reuse and safety measures to secure future supply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Mar 2019
New Infrastructure Commission endorsed by Infrastructure NZ
Public Sector

New Infrastructure Commission endorsed by Infrastructure NZ

It should reduce underinvestment, congestion and water problems by giving New Zealand’s infrastructure planning and procurement a more independent voice.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019
Students worldwide join forces to tackle Waikato’s waste problems
Sustainability

Students worldwide join forces to tackle Waikato’s waste problems

A global design-thinking relay has helped turn Raglan waste concerns into reusable-box ideas aimed at curbing single-use packaging in Waikato.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Recycling city infrastructure for special needs children
Sustainability

Recycling city infrastructure for special needs children

Recycled traffic sheep and a former mall hut are giving special needs children more to explore at Christchurch’s sensory playground, without landfill waste.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
New authority an important step but wider reform needed
Local Government

New authority an important step but wider reform needed

Affordable housing will remain out of reach unless ministers back new greenfield development and broader planning reform, an expert warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2018
Water review needs coherent leadership
Sustainability

Water review needs coherent leadership

Contractors say New Zealand’s ageing water networks need faster decisions, after ministers deferred reforms and left regulation unresolved until late 2019.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018
What is the purpose and role of local government?
Local Government

What is the purpose and role of local government?

Pressure is mounting for councils to focus on community wellbeing as water reform exposes funding and delivery gaps in local services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Nov 2018
New infrastructure financing scheme a major step forward
Auckland Council

New infrastructure financing scheme a major step forward

Private debt funding for roads and water in Milldale could ease New Zealand’s housing shortage, though buyers face annual charges.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Nov 2018
Blockchain about to revolutionise housing
Data Protection

Blockchain about to revolutionise housing

Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Fuel tax not the only way to fund transport
Auckland Council

Fuel tax not the only way to fund transport

Road pricing and property levies are among the alternatives as petrol tax hikes end and transport funding gaps widen.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Ten lessons from cities that have taken the affordable housing challenge
Local Government

Ten lessons from cities that have taken the affordable housing challenge

The Victorian government could speed up delivery by copying policies from Vancouver and Portland, a new report says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
City of Sydney targets net zero carbon buildings by 2050
Clean technologies

City of Sydney targets net zero carbon buildings by 2050

Residents and developers could face tighter rules as Sydney commits to net zero carbon buildings by 2050 and new builds by 2030.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Auckland Council and Unison honoured at RiskNZ annual awards
Risk & Compliance

Auckland Council and Unison honoured at RiskNZ annual awards

Auckland Council's risk culture overhaul has won national recognition, with Cecilia Tse and its team both taking top honours at RiskNZ's awards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018
Whangarei leading New Zealand’s electric vehicle charge
Smart Cities

Whangarei leading New Zealand’s electric vehicle charge

Northland’s fast-moving network of chargers is helping EV drivers reach Cape Reinga, with 13 stations now in place across the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Aug 2018

Global Stories

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TechnologyOne grows new deals by 15% in FY18
Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne grows new deals by 15% in FY18

With 276 new deals across Australia, NZ and the UK, TechnologyOne is becoming a global powerhouse for the Aussie tech sphere.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jan 2019

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