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New infrastructure tools for decade of delivery
EDS

New infrastructure tools for decade of delivery

Fresh funding and planning reforms could speed up roads, water and housing delivery as New Zealand seeks to ease infrastructure bottlenecks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019
Where is the government’s $12b infrastructure investment going?
Procurement

Where is the government’s $12b infrastructure investment going?

Contractors still need project-by-project details, with major transport work due to wind down within 18 months and risking industry capacity gaps.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2019
The state of New Zealand’s marine environment is worse than we thought
Conservation

The state of New Zealand’s marine environment is worse than we thought

Marine ecosystems face mounting pressure as pollution, fishing and warming seas threaten species, habitats and coastal communities.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2019
Electric Vehicles to exceed 100 million by 2029
Disaster Recovery

Electric Vehicles to exceed 100 million by 2029

Grid operators face mounting strain as battery electric vehicle demand is forecast to lift installed base above 100 million by 2029.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
Sydney’s and Adelaide’s ‘liveable city’ urban plans have one big flaw
Smart Cities

Sydney’s and Adelaide’s ‘liveable city’ urban plans have one big flaw

Researchers say both plans favour congestion relief and global image over health equity, leaving outer suburbs short-changed.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Are vertical villages the future?
Smart Cities

Are vertical villages the future?

With 2.5 billion more people heading for cities, planners are eyeing stacked mixed-use towers as a way to save space and build community.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2019
Firefighters train using virtual reality
Risk & Compliance

Firefighters train using virtual reality

Fire crews can now practise dangerous bushfire scenarios more safely and cheaply, without toxic foam or live flames, using virtual reality.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
The fundamental problem with New Zealand’s water regulation
Māori

The fundamental problem with New Zealand’s water regulation

Without user charges, the new drinking water regulator could still leave New Zealand councils struggling to fund overdue upgrades and growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019
Emerging challenges in Australia’s infrastructure
Smart Cities

Emerging challenges in Australia’s infrastructure

Australia faces a 1 percent of GDP infrastructure gap as rapid city growth, labour shortages and slower productivity strain new projects.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019
Planning a smart urban property
Smart Cities

Planning a smart urban property

Urban developers face rising pressure to add renewable power, fibre and automation as tenants demand cheaper, smarter services.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Transforming waste into jet fuel
Power / Energy

Transforming waste into jet fuel

Britain could cut aviation emissions and landfill use as a planned waste-to-fuels plant near Immingham seeks approval, creating 130 jobs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019
Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ
Clean technologies

Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ

Christchurch inspired social entrepreneurs with the Social Enterprise Challenge and UCE Impact Summit, focusing on climate change and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
Aeromovel can reduce Auckland-Airport light rail budget by up to $5 billion
Auckland Council

Aeromovel can reduce Auckland-Airport light rail budget by up to $5 billion

Questions over Auckland's airport rail spending have intensified as Aeromovel is pitched as a way to slash costs and delivery time dramatically.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Five trends in facilities management you should know about
Robotics

Five trends in facilities management you should know about

Sensors, drones and automation are reshaping building upkeep, with smarter systems promising lower costs and better occupant comfort.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Westpower hydro scheme decision highlights issues
Power / Energy

Westpower hydro scheme decision highlights issues

The cancelled Waitaha project exposes how uncertain consents can waste years and millions for regional developers and renewables alike.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Harvesting insects to recycle food waste
Agricultural Technology

Harvesting insects to recycle food waste

Insect bioconversion could turn millions of tonnes of food waste into animal feed, biodiesel and packaging materials, while cutting emissions.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Infrastructure New Zealand calls for enhanced regional government
Māori

Infrastructure New Zealand calls for enhanced regional government

A new report says devolving housing and transport could improve delivery, while central government keeps most tax revenue and oversight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
Tackling climate change is everyone’s duty
Power / Energy

Tackling climate change is everyone’s duty

New draft carbon standards and a new expo zone will give New Zealand building owners practical steps towards net zero by 2050.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport
Cartech

Kiwi startup making waves in electric transport

Kiwi startup ZeroC is revolutionising electric transport with zero carbon services, already reducing 160 KG of CO2 and aiming for nationwide expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019