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Renewable energy

Microsoft ramps up push for greener data centers

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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Microsoft is increasing its push for greener data centers, using more renewable energy sources and siting new facilities near renewable source.
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OI – The Organic Initiative: The feminine hygiene revolution in a box

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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sotw
Feminine hygiene brand The Organic Initiative is disrupting the market with its range of organic, biodegradable products. #sustainability.
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New Zealand ahead of the curve when it comes to electric vehicles

Fri, 6th May 2016
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sustainability
The New Zealand government is investing in electric cars with an ambitious package to encourage the switch to low emission transport.
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Tesla's Model 3: The single biggest launch of any product ever

Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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cartech
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clean technologies
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driving
Tesla Model 3 receives 325k+ reservations worth $14bn in a week; biggest one-week launch ever, according to Tesla.
Ipad

SPCA Auckland goes digital

Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
SPCA and tech firm Fronde partner to streamline pet adoptions with a custom-built app, replacing paper-based system.
Green data center

HPE, IBM and EMC offerings herald new era in US$69b green data center market

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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clean technologies
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ibm
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emc
New offerings from HPE, IBM and EMC are helping drive the green data center market to new highs and making cloud computing a reality a new report says.
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Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
The consumer technology industry has a renewed focus on creating a healthier, more efficient future, and is looking at ways to advance sustainability.
Kids

Informal learning opportunities abundant during holidays

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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e-learning
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clean technologies
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university of canterbury
Summer holidays needn't halt learning; informal family activities, from cooking to creating art, can provide mental and physical stimulation for children.
Looking to the future and thinkin bout data centres

What will the data centre of the future look like?

Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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cybersecurity
Cyber security, sustainability, and cloud and fog computing are key trends that will shape the way the data centre of the future will look and operate.
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AOC takes on monitor market in New Zealand

Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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digital signage
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displays
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clean technologies
AOC is bringing 'modern glamour' to monitors with its new 81 series, notable for their narrow edge and ultra slim body.
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Ebee: Clean, green beehive hardware

Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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sustainability
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sotw
New Zealand startup Ebee is creating frames for beekeeping that are sustainable, biodegradable, and as cheap as plastic.
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Whanganui semi-finalist for global 'intelligent community' award

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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uc
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smart cities
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clean technologies
Whanganui has been named a Smart21 Community putting the city in the running for the global Intelligent Community of the Year award.
Keyboard

Apple cuts the cord with new wireless accessories

Wed, 14th Oct 2015
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clean technologies
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apple
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apple imac
Apple goes wireless, reinventing the iMac with Magic accessories and stunning Retina displays for a sleeker, more powerful desktop experience.
Opentext

OpenText delivers government's cloud-first mandate

Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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datacom
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ministry for the environment
Enterprise information management firm OpenText has been chosen by the Ministry for the Environment to aid their knowledge management transition.
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EcoCooling maximises efficiency in new Hamilton Data Centre

Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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clean technologies
EcoCooling is up to 90% more efficient than traditional air conditioning systems, reducing power consumption and delivering an eco-friendly facilility.
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LG dons leather in premium smartphone battle

Fri, 1st May 2015
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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technology gifts
LG has unveiled its new flagship G4 smartphone – complete with leather backing – as the Korean company makes a play for the premium market.
Fallback

Environmental Protection Authority head Rob Forlong resigns

Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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risk & compliance
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environmental protection authority
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risk management
Rob Forlong, the first chief executive of the three year-old Environmental Protection Authority, has resigned at a time when the government is under p.
Farm

Sustainable Farming Fund backs web-based education

Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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edutech
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Web-based education resource on plant nutrients backed by Federated Farmers, aiming to teach students about agriculture systems in New Zealand.
Fallback

Seabed miners vow to try again after setbacks

Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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chatham rock phosphate
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environmental protection authority
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mining
Both seabed mining companies that have had applications to mine in New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone say they intend to keep their projects ali.
Fallback

Chatham Rock 'aghast' after EPA declines seabed mining consent; stock tumbles 95%

Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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government
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chatham rock phosphate
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epa
Environmental Protection Authority declines marine consent for Chatham Rock Phosphate, causing shares to plummet 95%.