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UN declares New Zealand’s housing crisis a breach of human rights

The report urges ministers to curb speculation, strengthen tenant rights and expand social housing after finding the crisis breaches basic rights.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021

Risk & Compliance

New classification system for hazardous substances

Importers and manufacturers face four years to relabel chemicals as New Zealand shifts hazardous substances rules to the UN-backed GHS.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 5th May 2021

Risk & Compliance

WorkSafe appoints National Manager Critical Response

He will oversee major incident response, victim services and coronial work as WorkSafe targets repeated harm patterns at source.

By Georgie Hughes • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020

Māori

Engineering Leadership Award won by Beca NZ MD

The honour also highlighted Beca colleagues and future talent, with two young engineers recognised and a diversity network making the finals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019

Smart Cities

Design for sustainable floating cities unveiled at United Nations

The hexagon-shaped platforms are designed to keep up to 10,000 people safe from floods, tsunamis and hurricanes as seas rise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019

Licensing

Medicinal cannabis scheme a priority

Thousands of patients could benefit sooner if officials finalise regulations, licences and quality standards for the new scheme within 12 months.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 24th Feb 2019

Smart Cities

Megacity projects worth trillions planned and ongoing

Asia-Pacific megacities dominate a US$4.2trn construction pipeline, with Dubai and London leading projects tied to housing and infrastructure.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018

Agricultural Technology

Latest climate report calls for urgent international action

Scientists warn the world could breach 1.5C as soon as 2030, raising flood, drought and sea level risks unless emissions fall sharply.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018

Law

South Island law firm recognised by UN for gender equality

A South Island legal startup that has successfully conquered much of the South Island has been recognised by the United Nations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018

Robotics

Robot bricklayer set to build the world

Rapid urbanisation and housing demand could give the Hadrian X a role in up to 600,000 low-rise builds a year within five years.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Global Stories

United Nations stories

Cybersecurity

Security experts weigh in on United Nations hacking breach

Hackers sold a United Nations employee's stolen username and password on the dark web for $1000, according to reports.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Sep 2021

Artificial Intelligence

UNESCO submits draft recommendations for ethical usage of AI

The draft includes a framework to 'ensure digital transformations promote human rights and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021

Data Analytics

Lenovo extends carbon offset service to APAC

Companies can choose offsets from selected United Nations-approved eco-friendly projects from around the globe when purchasing selected products.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2021

Unified Communications

Time to take responsibility: E-waste - a global crisis

e-Waste is the world's fastest-growing domestic waste stream, fueled by consumption rates of equipment, short life cycles, and few options for repair.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020

Supply Chain

University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings

The University of Auckland tops the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for sustainability, excelling in key UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020

Health Technologies

UN and Hackster.io partner up to take on COVID-19 in developing countries

The UNDP and Hackster.io have teamed up to launch a challenge aiming to innovate affordable tech solutions to combat COVID-19 in developing nations.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020

Wearables

NTT declares itself 'business avenger' for UN sustainability goals

The UN Global Goals call for action to end poverty, protect Earth, and encourage peace and prosperity by 2030.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020

Unified Communications

UN telecommunications agency launches global platform to fortify countries' networks

The International Telecommunication Union has launched a global platform to bolster telecommunications networks under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020