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Greater access regulation to become a new normal
Smart Cities

Greater access regulation to become a new normal

Public buildings face tighter access controls as coronavirus drives demand for safer, greener entrance systems across Australia and New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 24th May 2020
Will New Zealand’s tourism industry survive?
University of Canterbury

Will New Zealand’s tourism industry survive?

Domestic travel spending could help cushion the sector as international arrivals slump and businesses await the effect of a new campaign.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020
Budget breakdown – what the Government got right and where they totally missed the mark
University of Canterbury

Budget breakdown – what the Government got right and where they totally missed the mark

Experts say the $50 billion COVID-19 recovery plan will lift jobs and infrastructure, but warn it leaves big tax and housing gaps.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
How KiwiRail will spend its $1.2b rail investment
Supply Chain

How KiwiRail will spend its $1.2b rail investment

Better freight services and more reliable trains are set to follow, as the funding also covers new ferries and ageing locomotives.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020
Oneoneroa delivering the homes Kiwis want
Schools

Oneoneroa delivering the homes Kiwis want

Buyers in Auckland’s Belmont are being offered sustainably built terraced homes with electric bikes as New Zealand eases property viewing restrictions.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020
A budget for our times
Education, Learning & Training

A budget for our times

New Zealand’s wage subsidy extension and infrastructure spending are meant to blunt soaring unemployment as the economy heads into recession.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020
RMA fast-tracking big step forward for recovery
Disaster Recovery

RMA fast-tracking big step forward for recovery

Temporary changes to resource consenting could speed up Covid-19 recovery projects, though councils warn wider planning reforms must follow.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?
Power / Energy

Could COVID-19 help stop global warming?

Lockdowns are set to cut CO2 emissions by at least 5% this year, but any climate gain could be erased unless stimulus backs cleaner growth.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2020
Insights into a post-Covid-19 world
Digital Transformation

Insights into a post-Covid-19 world

Remote work, home schooling and digital healthcare could outlast the pandemic, reshaping cities, travel and emissions for years to come.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020
China jumps on the waste-to-energy bandwagon
Clean technologies

China jumps on the waste-to-energy bandwagon

The new plant will treat 40,000 tonnes of hazardous waste a year, helping Shanghai industry meet stricter emissions standards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020
A 10-point infrastructure-led recovery plan for extraordinary times
Disaster Recovery

A 10-point infrastructure-led recovery plan for extraordinary times

Billions in COVID-19 spending could be used to unlock projects, create jobs and speed New Zealand’s economic recovery, Infrastructure NZ says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
Zero carbon iron production wins top innovation award
Clean technologies

Zero carbon iron production wins top innovation award

Its climate potential for steelmaking could help cut coal use, as researchers uncover a zero-carbon way to make iron using hydrogen.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
Scientists discover plastic-eating caterpillar
Clean technologies

Scientists discover plastic-eating caterpillar

A waxworm’s gut microbes could help scientists devise ways to break down polyethylene, offering a possible route to curb mounting plastic pollution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 8th Mar 2020
Why inclusive cities are among our top planning challenges
Smart Cities

Why inclusive cities are among our top planning challenges

Youth, immigrants and urban Maori are most at risk as planners warn New Zealand must better reflect its diverse communities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020
Why this March could be a good time to list
Climate change

Why this March could be a good time to list

Buyers could face stronger competition and higher prices this month as warm weather and tight stock tempt more vendors to list.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020
Robots are sorting plastic waste better than humans
Robotics

Robots are sorting plastic waste better than humans

Recycling plants are cutting contamination and costs as nearly 100 AI-powered machines take over the tedious sorting humans often get wrong.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020

Global Stories

Climate change stories

Fighting climate change with AI
Semiconductors

Fighting climate change with AI

As global warming accelerates, AI emerges as a powerful tool in the fight against climate change, offering advanced analytics and energy-saving solutions.

By Brad Drysdale • 6 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
World's stinkiest fruit could charge a laptop in seconds
Clean technologies

World's stinkiest fruit could charge a laptop in seconds

Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed super-capacitors from durian and jackfruit waste, enabling phones and laptops to charge in seconds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020