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New compact, clog-free solid-liquid separator

Small wastewater operators can cut energy use and avoid clogging, as the separator handles fibrous sludge, grease and manure continuously.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017

DevOps

API Talent gains AWS MSP partner status

The AWS Managed Service Partner programme independently assesses a provider's ability to set up, migrate and manage cloud infrastructure.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017

Physical Security

Simply Group Deloitte’s business awards finalists

The two finalists will compete in Auckland for national recognition after Simply Group’s utility and energy arms earned Deloitte Fast50 spots.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017

Investment

Socially responsible investments made available on Sharesies

New Zealand's Sharesies partners with Pathfinder Asset Management to offer low-cost, socially responsible investment funds to the public for the first time.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017

Physical Security

Trenchless technology minimises disruption

Lower-cost pipe repairs are helping cities cut sewage leaks and avoid roadworks as ageing sewer networks come under pressure.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 24th Sep 2017

Physical Security

Irrigation changes needed to deliver rural prosperity

Broader criteria could help irrigation spending support jobs, freshwater quality and climate resilience, not just land productivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017

Robotics

New technologies helping clean up waterways

Farmers could cut water use and improve river quality as sensors and automation help meet New Zealand's swimmable-water target.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Sony

Sony's Xperia XZ Premium lands in NZ and it's not cheap

Consumers can get their hands on the Xperia XZ Premium in 'luminous chrome' for the low, low price of $1,200...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017

Power / Energy

Electrifying innovation wins major energy award

The award recognises a nationwide rapid-charging network that lets New Zealand EV drivers travel the length of the country and cut emissions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017

Clean technologies

Food network helps fast-rising water extractor

Trials in Auckland could speed Hydroxsys’s push to commercialise membrane technology for dairy, mining and wastewater users by year-end.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017

National Standards

Formal collaboration needed for safe drinking water

A national overhaul is being urged to close gaps in oversight after the Havelock North outbreak exposed weak co-operation across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

Labour Party

Labour freshwater plan not totally waterproof

Environmental and tourism groups say Labour must spell out tougher limits and funding if it is to halt the decline in rivers and lakes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017

Labour Party

Time for a national conversation about water pricing?

Public anger over bottled exports is forcing ministers to confront whether New Zealand should charge commercial users for water.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 18th Jun 2017

Sustainability

Groundbreaking Freshwater Rescue Plan launched

New Zealand’s rivers and lakes could see stricter protection, with campaigners urging the next government to curb irrigation subsidies and cow numbers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017

Agricultural Technology

Freshwater Symposium addresses water improvement

Broad agreement emerged in Wellington that cleaner waterways will require years of coordinated spending, science and shared responsibility across sectors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017