Climate change stories - Page 2
AI surge strains data centres over power & capacity
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AI boom pushes UK data centres towards grid limits as operators warn of power, cooling and supply chain strains.
New Zealand opens Te Rua archive centre in Wellington
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national library of new zealand
New Zealand opens NZD $290 million Te Rua archive in Wellington, a climate-resilient, quake-ready hub to safeguard national taonga.
NZ insured losses hit NZ$120 million after calm year
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New Zealand's insured natural hazard losses reached NZD $120 million in 2025, a second straight below-average year after 2023's spike.
Southland's first 'AI factory' data centre gets go-ahead
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Datagrid wins consent for Southland “AI factory” data centre and subsea cable, paving way for 280 MW campus near Invercargill.
Industry drives net-zero push with electrification focus
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Industry leaders are ramping up electrification, flexibility and digital tools to hit net-zero goals, but warn policy uncertainty risks delays.
Acronis 2025 ESG report spotlights AI & emissions cuts
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Acronis' 2025 ESG report touts responsible AI rollout, a 40% emissions cut across Scopes 1-3, and expanded partner and community programmes.
Lime rolls out shared e-scooters & e-bikes in Wellington
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smart cities
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Lime launches shared e-scooters in Wellington ahead of next month's LimeBike debut, promising affordable, low-carbon urban travel.
A deep dive into ANZ's travel insurance landscape - through the lens of payments
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digital transformation
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fintech
In ANZ's booming travel insurance market, slick payments now make or break policy sales, customer loyalty and rapid claim payouts.
The energy transition will stall without women in tech
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The net-zero transition risks stalling unless more women shape the tech driving AI, cybersecurity and digital energy systems.
AI's rising energy demands put climate pledges at risk
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AI's insatiable power demands risk a global energy crunch, forcing business and governments to reinvent how data centres go green.
Six leaders shortlisted for Veuve Clicquot Bold Awards
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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ai
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clean technologies
Veuve Clicquot names six women leading change in hospitality, music, fashion and climate as finalists for its 2026 Bold Awards.
Schneider Electric closes 2025 plan with 8.86 score
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Schneider Electric ends its 2021-2025 Sustainability Impact plan with an 8.86 score after beating targets on emissions and energy access.
GSMA unveils global fund for green mobile innovation
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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GSMA launches global Green Transition fund, offering GBP £100,000-£200,000 grants for mobile-led clean energy and circular device projects.
Australian businesses ramp up spending on energy shift
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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power / energy
Australian firms plan to lift energy-transition capex as tech, AI and renewables drive momentum, but green skills shortages loom.
Daikin opens NZ hub reusing refrigerant to cut emissions
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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Daikin opens Christchurch hub using reclaimed refrigerant in its own systems, cutting emissions and tightening NZ HVAC supply chains.
Auckland, Northland most at risk in NZ resilience index
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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smart cities
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Auckland and Northland top a new index of New Zealand's most fragile infrastructure, as experts urge maintenance-first spending on resilience.
Five insurance payment trends shaping Australia and New Zealand
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Rising claims, digital demands and real-time payments are reshaping how insurers across Australia and New Zealand collect and pay out.
Exclusive: Sustainability expert warns NZ must reassess data centre water use
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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smart cities
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
New Zealand risks long-term water and power strain from AI data centres unless regulators toughen scrutiny of their resource footprint.
Enatel opens new Christchurch hub to power exports
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Enatel opens a new multi-million-dollar Christchurch hub, uniting 200 staff to scale high-tech battery charger exports from New Zealand.
Oravida turns to solar to power export-focused growth
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Oravida powers its Bay of Plenty bottling plant with a new solar farm as it chases export growth and stricter hotel sustainability demands.