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Redwoods could outperform pine as carbon forests
Sustainability

Redwoods could outperform pine as carbon forests

Redwood could help New Zealand meet its 2050 net-zero target by storing more carbon than radiata pine on suitable sites.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 29th May 2022
Partnership to develop platform for New Zealand agritech AI research
Agricultural Technology

Partnership to develop platform for New Zealand agritech AI research

New scientific partnership accelerates research in New Zealand's agritech sector by removing computer processing bottlenecks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2021
Land-based industries resilient during NZ’s lockdown
Agricultural Technology

Land-based industries resilient during NZ’s lockdown

Strong Asian demand kept dairy, meat and horticulture afloat, lifting New Zealand's land-based exports by nearly GBP £500 million year-to-date.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
Is tourism destroying New Zealand?
University of Canterbury

Is tourism destroying New Zealand?

Rising visitor numbers are putting New Zealand’s lakes, tracks and towns under strain, with a watchdog warning current policy will not curb damage.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2020
NZ's agritech sector 'urgently' needs to focus on AI
Agricultural Technology

NZ's agritech sector 'urgently' needs to focus on AI

New Zealand's agritech sector must urgently embrace AI to maintain its competitiveness and address critical challenges, asserts a new AI Forum report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
How the Internet of Things is revolutionising pest control
Smart Cities

How the Internet of Things is revolutionising pest control

Connected traps are letting volunteers and facilities managers monitor pest activity remotely, cutting checks and speeding up response times.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 28th Jul 2019
How a fruit fly outbreak could devastate New Zealand’s horticulture industry
Agricultural Technology

How a fruit fly outbreak could devastate New Zealand’s horticulture industry

Two exotic fruit fly detections in Auckland have raised alarm over possible trade losses, with apples, citrus and berries most exposed.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies
Government

Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies

Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
AI biosecurity officer now on duty at Auckland Airport
Artificial Intelligence

AI biosecurity officer now on duty at Auckland Airport

A digital biosecurity officer has started working at Auckland Airport with the goal of helping international visitors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018
Passengers are landing in the future with holographic tech on display at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport

Passengers are landing in the future with holographic tech on display at Auckland Airport

The hologram will give a 3D display of biosecurity risk items and explain why they aren't allowed in New Zealand...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Biosecurity stories

Cendio ThinLinc anticipates major ANZ channel growth
Telsyte

Cendio ThinLinc anticipates major ANZ channel growth

The company will be based in NZ, serving the wider ANZ region with the help of channel partners and distributors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Biosecurity stories

AWEX protects biosecurity, integrity and traceability with RFID tags
Supply Chain

AWEX protects biosecurity, integrity and traceability with RFID tags

Amid biosecurity threats, AWEX leverages RFID tags to improve wool traceability and bolster industry integrity, initiating a digital transition set to optimise global efficiencies.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
Atturra appoints Ash Colmer to Lead Advisory Expansion in Perth
Utilities

Atturra appoints Ash Colmer to Lead Advisory Expansion in Perth

Ash Colmer appointed as General Manager for Atturra Advisory and Consulting in WA, expanding their services in Western Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2023
First Nations' tech businesses building digital capability
EduTech

First Nations' tech businesses building digital capability

Winyama Pty Ltd and Goanna Education are helping improve the digital capabilities of the First Nations' workforce.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
New program to develop Aussie agriculture from space
EduTech

New program to develop Aussie agriculture from space

Australia's SmartSat CRC has launched the Maya Nula research program to develop satellite Earth Observation technology for the agriculture industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2023
Technology 'critical' for the future of Australia's agriculture industry
Agricultural Technology

Technology 'critical' for the future of Australia's agriculture industry

Technology to boost Australian agriculture, says ACOLA report. Adoption of innovation crucial for sector growth, profitability, and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers
Biometrics

Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers

Department of Home Affairs has accepted Unisys' bid to supply biosecurity tech to track travellers moving in and out of Australia's borders.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018