Cross-party backing is being sought to deliver a planning overhaul that could cut compliance costs by 45% while balancing development and environmental protection.
Shared support from major parties at the New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Summit has raised hopes for a steadier project pipeline.
2degrees has launched the SupportHER Club to empower young girls in New Zealand, aiming to promote sports participation amidst declining engagement rates.
Demand for cloud and AI workloads is driving new Australian data centre capacity as Partners Group backs GreenSquareDC with up to A$1.2 billion.
Rising disaster repair bills are pushing infrastructure providers to weigh resilience upgrades against insurance costs as climate risks grow.
Ratepayers could face continued delays and higher costs unless Wellington’s water managers stop blaming others and fix governance failures, Civil Contractors New Zealand says.
Blame on builders could distract from governance reforms as Wellington’s water networks face persistent failures, mounting costs and service risks.
ACE has partnered with PD Training to elevate soft skills development for IT leaders in New Zealand, addressing critical gaps identified in recent surveys.
Poor self-awareness can undermine team performance unless leaders first identify their own toxic traits, Jeroen Kraaijenbrink says.
Delays and cost blowouts on major infrastructure projects could ease as ministers move to streamline land acquisition rules and compensation disputes.
The partnership aims to improve monsoon and extreme-weather forecasts, with researchers also targeting better ocean monitoring and climate projections.
People with better statistical literacy are more wary of AI in health and hiring decisions, according to a study of nearly 2,000 people.
Bengaluru’s logistics boom is drawing 165-plus exhibitors and 10,000 professionals to a November expo on warehouse automation.
Security teams are being urged to pair AI with human oversight as bias, privacy risks and adversarial attacks can weaken defences.
Demand for flexible offices is climbing in New Zealand as AI and hybrid work reshape space needs, with hubs and spokes set to dominate corporate use.
New Zealand researchers warn the US funding freeze could disrupt ocean, Antarctic and health science, and strengthen anti-science politics.
New disclosure and adaptation rules will force large firms to spell out climate risks, while greenwashing scrutiny and reporting relief evolve.
Auckland and Wellington are among Asia-Pacific’s most inclusive cities, with social equity seen as a driver of talent, growth and investment.
A skilled labour crunch, weak investment and slow policy change are set to keep Aotearoa New Zealand’s construction sector under strain in 2025.
Inflation is driving New Zealand staff to demand higher wages, with 87% worried their salaries will lag rising living costs this year.
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