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A 10-point infrastructure-led recovery plan for extraordinary times
Disaster Recovery

A 10-point infrastructure-led recovery plan for extraordinary times

Billions in COVID-19 spending could be used to unlock projects, create jobs and speed New Zealand’s economic recovery, Infrastructure NZ says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
Zero carbon iron production wins top innovation award
Clean technologies

Zero carbon iron production wins top innovation award

Its climate potential for steelmaking could help cut coal use, as researchers uncover a zero-carbon way to make iron using hydrogen.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
Scientists discover plastic-eating caterpillar
Clean technologies

Scientists discover plastic-eating caterpillar

A waxworm’s gut microbes could help scientists devise ways to break down polyethylene, offering a possible route to curb mounting plastic pollution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 8th Mar 2020
Why inclusive cities are among our top planning challenges
Smart Cities

Why inclusive cities are among our top planning challenges

Youth, immigrants and urban Maori are most at risk as planners warn New Zealand must better reflect its diverse communities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020
Why this March could be a good time to list
Climate change

Why this March could be a good time to list

Buyers could face stronger competition and higher prices this month as warm weather and tight stock tempt more vendors to list.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020
Robots are sorting plastic waste better than humans
Robotics

Robots are sorting plastic waste better than humans

Recycling plants are cutting contamination and costs as nearly 100 AI-powered machines take over the tedious sorting humans often get wrong.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
China to ban plastic bags
eCommerce

China to ban plastic bags

Environmental pressure is forcing China to curb single-use plastics, with major cities set to lose plastic bags by year-end.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020
New Zealand tech companies to rapidly expand in 2020
Crypto

New Zealand tech companies to rapidly expand in 2020

Sector growth is set to lift jobs and exports as smaller Kiwi tech firms tap climate, finance and 4IR demand over the next decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2020
This self-repairing ‘Frankenstein’ concrete has limitless potential
Climate change

This self-repairing ‘Frankenstein’ concrete has limitless potential

The material could cut construction emissions and reduce supply headaches by making blocks that heal themselves and use waste inputs.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
$12 billion infrastructure programme announced
Schools

$12 billion infrastructure programme announced

New roads, rail, schools and hospitals should help address years of underinvestment, though critics question whether USD $12 billion is enough.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
New Zealand’s four day week phenomenon hits bookshelves worldwide
Human Capital Management

New Zealand’s four day week phenomenon hits bookshelves worldwide

The book’s release comes as employers worldwide trial shorter weeks, chasing higher productivity and better staff wellbeing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020
Energy, vehicles, sustainability – 10 Predictions for 2020
Supply Chain

Energy, vehicles, sustainability – 10 Predictions for 2020

Investors may pour more money into low-carbon projects this year, but election outcomes and climate shocks could still slow decarbonisation.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2020
Is tourism destroying New Zealand?
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

Global Stories

Climate change stories

World's stinkiest fruit could charge a laptop in seconds
Clean technologies

World's stinkiest fruit could charge a laptop in seconds

Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed super-capacitors from durian and jackfruit waste, enabling phones and laptops to charge in seconds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020
Qlik launches challenge to fight climate change with data
Data Analytics

Qlik launches challenge to fight climate change with data

Qlik launches a global Datathon challenge in partnership with C40 Cities, inviting participants to create data-driven solutions to the climate crisis.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2020
Smart building market boosted by climate change concerns
Internet of Things

Smart building market boosted by climate change concerns

New sustainability regulations will create growth opportunities for the market which is projected to reach US$109.48 billion by 2026.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2020
Swiss lead charge on data centre efficiency certification
DataCentre infrastructure

Swiss lead charge on data centre efficiency certification

HPE, academia and industry have launched a data centre efficiency label to decarbonise data centres and significantly reduce their energy consumption.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2020
Microsoft's 'moonshot' goals to be carbon negative by 2030
DataCentre infrastructure

Microsoft's 'moonshot' goals to be carbon negative by 2030

The company also aims to remove all carbon it has directly or indirectly emitted into the environment by 2050.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020