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Earth Day: Tech bigwigs share how they're taking care of the planet

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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Execs from Commvault, Six Degrees, Puppet, Cradlepoint, and Skillsoft open their doors to reveals what they're doing to minimise environmental damage.
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Apple now powered by 100% renewable energy - will suppliers follow suit?

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The company also announced that nine additional manufacturing partners have committed to power all of their Apple production with 100% clean energy.
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Exclusive interview: SAS, data analytics and the politics of energy

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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Tim Fairchild, SAS's global energy director, discusses data's pivotal role in the evolving energy sector and the unique impact of NZ's Downstream conference.
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How NZ is becoming the world's living tech lab

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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World's first self-driving air taxi in Christchurch showcases New Zealand as a living tech lab, says NZTech CEO.
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How to turn water into power with this new turbine

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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Vortical Tech's new turbine converts household tap water flow into 120 watts of electricity, providing sustainable energy with every wash and flush.
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Australia's clean technology sector gets a $4.8m boost

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Australia's National Energy Resources Australia will provide $4.8m in funding for eight clean technology projects in the energy sector.
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New tech powers up across NZ

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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More than 15,000 homes in New Zealand are now generating their own electricity, driven by solar power and advancements in residential energy technologies.
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Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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To remain employable engineers require expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality...
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Get ready to zoom around in an electric speedster with Mevo and Z Energy

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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Mevo, the climate positive vehicle company, is expanding its fleet with a $250,000 investment and a partnership with Z Energy.
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Ara and EECA assist large scale energy conservation projects

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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EECA and Ara champion green energy, saving firms hundreds of thousands while edifying New Zealand's eco-credentials.
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Tesla and Solarcity team up to install Powerwalls across NZ

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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SolarCity chosen as Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, integrating Powerwall into solarZero service in New Zealand.
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New Zealand's first ever electric vehicle showcase breaks records

Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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With a record number of visitors, 2,631 over two days, EVWorld NZ reflected the growing popularity of EVs throughout the country...
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The EV revolution is coming faster than Kiwis think

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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New Zealand is on the verge of an exciting period for electric vehicles, according to experts at the evworld NZ showcase.
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The AU$100 million program to encourage Australians to take up EVs

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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The Turnbull Government is supporting a $100m asset finance program to encourage Australians to switch to electric vehicles.
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Cars, bikes and clean energy, evworld NZ roundup

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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NZ's evworld shines, transforming opinions on EV viability; BMW's finesse to Tesla's charm dazzle attendees toward a greener future.
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Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Battery storage has the potential to provide value for New Zealand's power system, according to research by Transpower.
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Lightning Lab Demo Day set to showcase electricity innovation

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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The lightbulb moments from will provide interesting insight into the future of the country's electricity market.
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Ara is preparing Kiwis for the future, with EV technology programme

Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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Ara invests in new learning tool for Automotive Trades students, providing access to a hybrid car to expose them to emerging technology in the industry.
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Solarcity and Vodafone team up to transform Kiwi houses into smart homes

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Solarcity and Vodafone collaborate, unveiling a smart home revolution for Kiwis with IoT-powered energy savings.
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Ford will deliver on sustainability goals with clean energy and waste reduction

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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Ford Motor Company Releases 18th Annual Sustainability Report: Detailing environmental progress and future commitments.