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Changes to Public Works Act welcomed

Delays and cost blowouts on major infrastructure projects could ease as ministers move to streamline land acquisition rules and compensation disputes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Global Positioning System

Central North Island mantle melting, scientists say

GPS data has let researchers map deep mantle melt beneath the central North Island, a clue to the region's volcanic risk.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Jul 2017

Lincoln University

Ruataniwha land swap denied by Supreme Court

Protected conservation land cannot be flooded for the proposed Ruataniwha Dam, leaving Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s $900 million scheme in doubt.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017

Smart Cities

Familiar face to push smart cities, AI for NEC NZ

NEC NZ has appointed industry veteran David Tse as sales and marketing manager as it looks to drive smart cities, AI and public safety locally.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017

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NEC NZ ups local smart city focus

NEC New Zealand showcased its smart city suite of offerings to central and local government leaders in Wellington last week.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2016

Data Analytics

More Kiwi business accessing Govt data

More New Zealanders are accessing free government data, according to new figures from Land Information New Zealand Data Service.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016