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Time to address the elephant in the room — renewables

Weak methane controls could blunt the benefits of biogas and RNG, making leak detection crucial for farms, utilities and SME alike.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Supply Chain

Ocean freight punctuality collapses as delays surge

Global ocean freight punctuality slumps as on-time arrivals crash to 13.9% in 2025, leaving shippers facing mounting delays and uncertainty.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Digital Signage

PPDS unveils Philips Signage 2000 entry-level range

PPDS debuts Philips Signage 2000 4K displays with Android 14 and cloud management, targeting entry-level digital signage deployments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Customer Experience

Nebula links partner rewards to ESG outcomes at renewal

Nebula launches an Impact Rewards scheme that ties partner renewal perks to carbon credits, social housing upgrades and service governance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Risk & Compliance

The Health & Safety Event Asia

Workplace safety professionals will gather in Singapore in November 2026 for seminars and workshops on APAC health and safety standards.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 8th Feb 2026

Supply Chain

Oravida turns to solar to power export-focused growth

Oravida powers its Bay of Plenty bottling plant with a new solar farm as it chases export growth and stricter hotel sustainability demands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Agricultural Technology

WorkSafe finally stirs on industry supported ACOP

Businesses face new compliance guidance as WorkSafe begins consulting on three draft industry-led approved codes of practice.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Digital twins

Think donor registries not a bank of materials

Material passports will fail to deliver reuse at scale unless builders can match salvaged components with compatible new projects.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Asset Management

Roads – Seven year repeatable life extension to worn out pavement

A cost-saving runway treatment has delayed major resurfacing for Whangārei Airport, with the pavement still safe after six years of wear.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Power / Energy

Domestic savings means more industrial supply

Accelerating heat pump adoption could save households GBP £1.5 billion a year and free up gas for industry as supplies dwindle.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026

Human Capital Management

Employers recognise benefits but don’t know where to start

A new report says practical workplace health measures can lift performance and resilience, but many employers still need a starting point.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026

Productivity

A cure for Kiwi culture of build now, fix later

Poor-quality building is costing New Zealand billions a year and could be behind about 5,000 missing homes annually.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026

Edge Computing

ADLINK unveils certified IAP, EVP platforms for global use

ADLINK launches globally certified IAP and EVP industrial PCs, letting equipment makers standardise designs and deployments across regions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026

Semiconductors

Buckle up, relax and and enjoy the ride

By 2040, autonomous fleets could cut rush-hour stress and reshape cities, but public trust and infrastructure still need work.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026

Auckland Council

Qualified to comment - if it ain't broke

Central government delays on planning reform have left councils wrestling with rules Leigh Auton says could have been avoided decades ago.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026

Digital Transformation

The tender trap. New rules, real consequences

Smaller suppliers and councils face tougher scrutiny in 2026 as new procurement rules demand measurable local benefits and tighter contract management.

By Staff Writer • 14 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026

Schools

Hoping against hope

A looming election clash may stall the draft National Infrastructure Plan, despite warnings that New Zealand is getting poor value from heavy spending.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026