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How will New Zealand cope with the effects of climate change?

Experts say the government’s adaptation plan may leave councils and vulnerable communities exposed to worsening floods, heat and sea-level rise.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022

Supply Chain

Chemical management systems lacking

A report warns New Zealand is missing harmful chemicals in the environment because monitoring is patchy and data on use is scarce.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022

Risk & Compliance

Councils get new framework for handling earthquake-prone buildings

A new tool could spare communities the disruption of council building closures by helping weigh safety risks against social and economic costs.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 14th Nov 2021

Supply Chain

Stress in construction – what causes it and how to deal with it

Poor communication, unrealistic deadlines and weak coordination are fuelling stress on New Zealand construction sites, a study finds.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021

Auckland Council

Suburban apartments overtake CBD

Albany has become Auckland’s top apartment market, with suburban projects taking more than two-thirds of sales as CBD demand slumps.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2020

Digital Transformation

Recognition for facilities management skills

New qualifications could ease a shortage of facilities managers, after employers said they struggle to find local candidates.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2020

Sustainability

RMA should be scrapped, panel finds

Business leaders say the overhaul could speed up planning, cut costs and improve housing and infrastructure delivery, but local councils face uncertainty.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2020

Power / Energy

How Tiwai Point’s closure will transform New Zealand’s power grid

New transmission upgrades and extra storage will be needed as the smelter’s exit frees up 12% of New Zealand’s electricity, experts say.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2020

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric appoints award winning Kiwi designer – Carmen He

New Zealand will be represented in Schneider Electric's Adelaide design lab after award-winning industrial designer Carmen He joined the Pacific team.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jul 2020

Disaster Recovery

Concerns over fast tracking of RMA consents

Planners warn the rushed consents could sideline community input and environmental safeguards as recovery projects are sped through this month.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2020

Massey University

New programme addresses skills shortage as tech shakes up primary industries

Microsoft and Massey University launch Industry 4.0 Accelerator to bridge skills gap in New Zealand's primary industries, boosting innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020

EduTech

Microsoft, Massey and The Collaborative Studio launch accelerator education programme

Microsoft, Massey University and The Collaborative Studio have launched a programme to address skills shortages in primary industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020

University of Canterbury

Is tourism destroying New Zealand?

Rising visitor numbers are putting New Zealand’s lakes, tracks and towns under strain, with a watchdog warning current policy will not curb damage.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2020

Callaghan Innovation

Registration for Sprout Accelerator open; $500,000 up for grabs

Eight New Zealand start-ups will be selected to join the six-month accelerator, which provides business coaching, mentoring, network access and courses.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019