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How the government’s $6.8b transport spend-up will effect the property market
Auckland Council

How the government’s $6.8b transport spend-up will effect the property market

Auckland’s southern land values could rise as the transport package unlocks new homes, jobs and development, Colliers says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020
A 10-point infrastructure-led recovery plan for extraordinary times
Disaster Recovery

A 10-point infrastructure-led recovery plan for extraordinary times

Billions in COVID-19 spending could be used to unlock projects, create jobs and speed New Zealand’s economic recovery, Infrastructure NZ says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
New Zealand to construct new city
Housing

New Zealand to construct new city

Auckland's housing crisis could deepen if the Drury project fails to deliver affordable homes despite NZD $2.4 billion in transport spending.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020
New Zealand establishes Digital Council
Digital Transformation

New Zealand establishes Digital Council

Government advice on emerging technologies is set to speed up decisions on digital identity, AI and other services for Kiwis.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
How this new trade deal will boost New Zealand tech companies
Digital Transformation

How this new trade deal will boost New Zealand tech companies

Access to global markets should widen for small Kiwi firms as the new digital economy pact is expected to lift trade and growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
Wisk gets govt approval for flying taxi trials in Canterbury
New Zealand Government

Wisk gets govt approval for flying taxi trials in Canterbury

The passenger route is a world's first and will commence after Cora's certification by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2020
Northland rail receives $109.7 million cash injection
Agricultural Technology

Northland rail receives $109.7 million cash injection

Freight in Northland will move by rail for the first time, after a NZD $109.7 million boost to reopen lines and build a terminal.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 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
Where is the government’s $12b infrastructure investment going?
Procurement

Where is the government’s $12b infrastructure investment going?

Contractors still need project-by-project details, with major transport work due to wind down within 18 months and risking industry capacity gaps.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2019
Why we need more ‘shovel-ready’ projects
Jobs

Why we need more ‘shovel-ready’ projects

Civil contractors say the Government must back already designed transport works quickly to protect jobs as big projects finish.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
New hope for construction industry
Auckland Council

New hope for construction industry

New procurement rules could ease contract risk and cut legal costs, if agencies shift from lowest price to outcome-led construction deals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 29th Sep 2019
Aeromovel can reduce Auckland-Airport light rail budget by up to $5 billion
Auckland Council

Aeromovel can reduce Auckland-Airport light rail budget by up to $5 billion

Questions over Auckland's airport rail spending have intensified as Aeromovel is pitched as a way to slash costs and delivery time dramatically.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Infrastructure sector calls for transformational government reform
Law

Infrastructure sector calls for transformational government reform

Three-quarters of industry leaders want central and local government to overhaul how they work, amid warnings that infrastructure delivery is lagging.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Sep 2019
Forget disruption, you should be worrying about our lack of tech
Jobs

Forget disruption, you should be worrying about our lack of tech

According to the new report, 'New Zealand, technology and productivity', it isn't that New Zealand has too much technology it's that we don't have enough.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide
EduTech

Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide

The Ministry of Education defends its digital curriculum, emphasising it won't widen the digital divide, with NZD $38 million allocated for support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019

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Mobile Mentor secures NZ Govt with TaaS mobile security certification
Health Technologies

Mobile Mentor secures NZ Govt with TaaS mobile security certification

Mobile Mentor has earned a vital TaaS mobile security certification from the New Zealand Government, fortifying the security of government devices and data.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020
Govt opens up short-term access to 5G spectrum
Unified Communications

Govt opens up short-term access to 5G spectrum

The government has announced plans to auction short-term rights to the 3.5GHz 5G spectrum from mid-2020 to October 2022, fostering innovation and competition.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019
Growing cities need smart tech investment to meet goals
Unified Communications

Growing cities need smart tech investment to meet goals

The NZ IoT Alliance chair says that as cities grow up and out, it's time to invest in smart city tech to keep them functioning.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019