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Australia’s $70 billion infrastructure boom and the value capture model

Value capture could help fund more projects as Australia’s infrastructure pipeline swells, with nearby landowners, businesses and taxpayers set to gain.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018

Agricultural Technology

Latest climate report calls for urgent international action

Scientists warn the world could breach 1.5C as soon as 2030, raising flood, drought and sea level risks unless emissions fall sharply.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018

Auckland Council

Penlink project underlines importance of independent infrastructure body

Delays to Penlink are prompting calls for clearer rules to speed up unsolicited infrastructure bids and attract more private investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018

Robotics

Bye bye Baxter - Rethink Robotics bites the dust

Pioneering robotics firm Rethink Robotics, known for its human-like robot Baxter, has closed its doors after a failed buyout, reports the *Boston Globe*.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018

Entrepreneur

Venture Up accelerator for young entepreneurs coming to Queenstown

The mountainous backdrop of Queenstown is set to become the location of Creative HQ's newest 2019 Venture Up accelerator for young entrepreneurs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018

Risk & Compliance

Industrial control systems: How to approach OT cybersecurity

To secure facilities, operational technology and IT security must come together. PAS Global spoke to industry experts for their strategies.

By Eddie Habibi • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018

Education, Learning & Training

Everything you hoped you would never need to know about synthetic cannabis

Deaths linked to synthetic cannabis have surged to as many as 45 in a year, prompting calls for faster warnings and tougher supply action.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018

Data Protection

Blockworks to show how New Zealand business is rapidly changing

Business and government leaders will hear how blockchain could improve data control, security and efficiency across key sectors at an Auckland conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018

Digital Transformation

Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?

A Law Foundation-backed report says faster regulation could help New Zealand avoid missing out on blockchain jobs, trade and tax benefits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 6th Oct 2018

Education, Learning & Training

Women of Influence Diversity award winner announced

Recognition for women in infrastructure comes after Sarah Lang grew the Women’s Infrastructure Network to seven chapters and 1,000 members.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018

Smart Cities

Major infrastructure delegation to Asia

The trip will examine road pricing and value capture as New Zealand seeks faster, more integrated infrastructure planning from Asia's benchmarks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Sep 2018

Crypto

How Bitcoin’s footprint is impacting water use

Bitcoin mining is already drawing billions of gallons of freshwater a year, raising fresh questions about who pays for its hidden costs.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2018

Storage

Hitachi Vantara and Arrow address IoT and smart city opportunities

Hitachi Vantara and Arrow Electronics are expanding their 20-year partnership to harness IoT and smart city opportunities, targeting a USD $520 billion market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2018