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Study explores climate change’s effects on property
Risk & Compliance

Study explores climate change’s effects on property

Rising flood risk from climate change could erode home prices and threaten banking stability in New Zealand's coastal cities.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Mar 2022
What a plastics treaty means for our water
United Nations

What a plastics treaty means for our water

Plastic pollution in rivers, oceans and wastewater systems could finally face tougher global rules after nearly 200 countries backed a UN treaty.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 6th Mar 2022
Wellington wins global prize for innovation
Smart Cities

Wellington wins global prize for innovation

The capital will use a US$1 million grant to expand its Digital Twin, helping planners test climate adaptation options over three years.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
New Zealanders pessimistic after hottest year on record
Sustainability

New Zealanders pessimistic after hottest year on record

Public confidence is fading that damaging temperature rises can be avoided, even as concern about climate change hits its highest level in nearly a decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
What do the outcomes of COP26 mean for infrastructure?
Clean technologies

What do the outcomes of COP26 mean for infrastructure?

Climate pledges made at COP26 could speed up investment in clean energy, EV charging and low-carbon materials, despite weak deadlines.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Jan 2022
The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises
Agricultural Technology

The cost of the Government’s lofty climate promises

Farmers face production cuts and taxpayers could be left with a multi-billion-dollar overseas carbon bill as the 2030 target is questioned.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
Climate resilience and sustainable planning
Risk & Compliance

Climate resilience and sustainable planning

Communities face rising flood and erosion risks as experts gather in Wellington to map practical adaptation plans for New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
This is just the start
Disaster Recovery

This is just the start

Auckland’s flooding highlights the growing risk of cascading climate disasters, with severe rainstorms expected to intensify across Aotearoa.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Aug 2021
Climate change kicks into gear
Sustainability

Climate change kicks into gear

New Zealand has already warmed 1.1°C, with the IPCC warning of more coastal flooding, fires and heavier rainfall ahead.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Aug 2021
First rumbles of the death knoll for the RMA
Sustainability

First rumbles of the death knoll for the RMA

Public scrutiny begins on a replacement regime for the RMA, with the first draft aiming to speed planning and ease housing constraints.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jul 2021
Will the reformed RMA actually help deliver more housing?
New Zealand Labour Party

Will the reformed RMA actually help deliver more housing?

Critics warn the draft overhaul could leave consenting slower and housebuilding harder, despite ministers promising a leaner planning regime.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
Five simple steps to help your business reach net-zero
Supply Chain

Five simple steps to help your business reach net-zero

Companies can cut climate risk and sharpen decarbonisation budgets now by following five practical steps towards balancing emissions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jun 2021

Global Stories

Environment stories

IoT for seasoned professionals
EduTech

IoT for seasoned professionals

The Postgraduate Certificate in Connected Environments at Tech Futures Lab offers up-to-date learning for the fast-evolving IoT industry.

By Anna Reid • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Alibaba Cloud opens up IoT technology development platform
Semiconductors

Alibaba Cloud opens up IoT technology development platform

Alibaba Cloud has opened the source code of its Yun on Chip (YoC) full-stack technology platform for IoT devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
The biggest cyber-attacks of 2021 in New Zealand
Supply Chain

The biggest cyber-attacks of 2021 in New Zealand

Cyber attacks have surged in New Zealand, hitting organisations of all sizes across various sectors, raising concerns about data security.

By Jonathan Cotton • 9 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
A tech transition: how company culture and employee learning can thrive in a hybrid work environment
DevOps

A tech transition: how company culture and employee learning can thrive in a hybrid work environment

Flexible work is here to stay, but a decline in wellbeing has occurred. Technology can support employee care and engagement in a hybrid world of work.

By Jacinta Moses • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Environment stories

Report shows Instagram Singapore's most engaging platform
Facebook

Report shows Instagram Singapore's most engaging platform

Singapore government's use of social media channels to engage with residents revealed in Emplifi report, with Instagram as the most popular platform.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022