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Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga empowers Māori cultural research
Māori

Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga empowers Māori cultural research

NPM unveils nine initiatives to boost Māori research, targeting areas like digital platforms and climate response.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018
Building the health and safety leaders of tomorrow
Education, Learning & Training

Building the health and safety leaders of tomorrow

Sixteen scholarship recipients will gain a nationally recognised qualification, boosting construction safety skills across New Zealand’s workforce.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Building leaders with free health and safety training
Education, Learning & Training

Building leaders with free health and safety training

Free scholarships are open to workers from member and non-member firms, with five categories covering under-25s, Māori, Pasifika and women.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
'Iconic' new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti
Māori

'Iconic' new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti

A 30-year lease deal clears the way for Gisborne Airport’s long-planned upgrade, with the ageing 1960s terminal due to be expanded and strengthened.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th May 2018
Greenhouse gas growth a cause for concern
Power / Energy

Greenhouse gas growth a cause for concern

New Zealand’s emissions rose 20% from 1990 to 2016, underscoring the difficulty of meeting its 2030 climate target.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 22nd Apr 2018
New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified

Water shortages, climate pressure and rapid urban growth are forcing planners to rethink housing, infrastructure and environmental protection across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
Huawei and Vodafone launch sleek new Y series phones
Māori

Huawei and Vodafone launch sleek new Y series phones

Huawei and Vodafone introduce Y5 and Y7 smartphones with te reo Māori, marrying cultural preservation with cutting-edge tech.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Māori entrepreneurs invited to take part in first govt-supported accelerator programme
Callaghan Innovation

Māori entrepreneurs invited to take part in first govt-supported accelerator programme

Kōkiri is the name of New Zealand's very first government-supported business accelerator programme for Māori, and it's looking for 10 participants.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Palmerston North green grabs local government gold
Sustainability

Palmerston North green grabs local government gold

Native bird numbers and water quality have improved in Palmerston North after a 16-year community planting effort won national recognition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Artificial intelligence and robots draw hundreds of Kiwi entrepreneurs to innovation event
Robotics

Artificial intelligence and robots draw hundreds of Kiwi entrepreneurs to innovation event

Kiwi entrepreneurs flock to Matariki XPonential, exploring AI and robotics to amplify business innovation and embrace a tech-led future.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Sold-out innovation event set to motivate and inspire Maori entrepreneurs
Callaghan Innovation

Sold-out innovation event set to motivate and inspire Maori entrepreneurs

Māori entrepreneurs gather in Rotorua for the Matariki XPonential event to explore how technology can drive business growth and success.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
The ripple effect causes unforeseen problems
Risk & Compliance

The ripple effect causes unforeseen problems

A single workplace death can trigger wide-ranging costs for families, firms and public services, with New Zealand accidents estimated at NZD $3 billion a year.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Ākina Foundation issues final call for Māori entrepreneurs who want to experience SEWF 2017
Māori

Ākina Foundation issues final call for Māori entrepreneurs who want to experience SEWF 2017

Māori entrepreneurs who'd like to attend this year's Social Enterprise World Forum in Christchuch have until July 31 to apply.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
Free health and safety training to build on-site leaders
Risk & Compliance

Free health and safety training to build on-site leaders

The scheme is helping site workers gain confidence to challenge safety risks, with applications now open for this year’s scholarships.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Jul 2017
Royal recognition for digital education innovator
Māori

Royal recognition for digital education innovator

Long time champion for Māori and education recognised in last week's Queen's Birthday Honours. Pat Snedden joins the Order of Merit for his services.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
LGNZ policy priorities to inform election manifesto
Sustainability

LGNZ policy priorities to inform election manifesto

Local councils are seeking more funding and policy support as climate change, ageing and infrastructure pressures reshape communities ahead of the 2017 election.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 11th Jun 2017
Budget 2017 supports more te reo digital resources
EduTech

Budget 2017 supports more te reo digital resources

Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Prime Minister Bill English discussed funding for Māori language and kura management during a visit to an Auckland school.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017

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