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Student’s seaweed plasterboard a greener alternative
Clean technologies

Student’s seaweed plasterboard a greener alternative

A Canterbury student’s low-cost wall panel could help cut the building sector’s emissions, with seaweed replacing traditional gypsum in plasterboard.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Is the Ministry of Transport’s supply chain strategy flawed?
Supply Chain

Is the Ministry of Transport’s supply chain strategy flawed?

Experts say the consultation paper could raise costs for businesses and consumers unless it better addresses trade-offs, investment and global freight risks.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Covid-19 self-isolation changes – your questions answered
University of Canterbury

Covid-19 self-isolation changes – your questions answered

Shortening isolation to seven days may speed staff back to work, but experts warn it could leave more infected people mixing in workplaces.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer
Digital twins

BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer

A Dunedin office project will trial real-time BIM safety tools as construction firms seek to curb a sector that drives 16% of ACC work claims.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Nov 2021
Should the Government implement the Climate Change Commission’s advice?
University of Canterbury

Should the Government implement the Climate Change Commission’s advice?

The Government has until 31 December to decide whether to adopt a plan that could cut GDP by 1.2% in 2050, or do less.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
Christchurch earthquake: Five lessons in construction after a decade of analysis
Risk & Compliance

Christchurch earthquake: Five lessons in construction after a decade of analysis

A decade after the quake, engineers say steel buildings proved far tougher than expected, with extra no-damage protection costing little more.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
80 years of failed health reforms – can Health NZ break the mould?
Data Privacy

80 years of failed health reforms – can Health NZ break the mould?

Patients could see faster, fairer care if the overhaul works, but experts warn its success will hinge on funding, delivery and local buy-in.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2021
New Zealand keeps getting warmer
Hybrid & Remote Work

New Zealand keeps getting warmer

A new report warns rising temperatures, melting glaciers and sea levels could reshape the country unless emissions fall quickly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
Concerns over fast tracking of RMA consents
Disaster Recovery

Concerns over fast tracking of RMA consents

Planners warn the rushed consents could sideline community input and environmental safeguards as recovery projects are sped through this month.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2020
Will New Zealand’s tourism industry survive?
University of Canterbury

Will New Zealand’s tourism industry survive?

Domestic travel spending could help cushion the sector as international arrivals slump and businesses await the effect of a new campaign.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020
Budget breakdown – what the Government got right and where they totally missed the mark
University of Canterbury

Budget breakdown – what the Government got right and where they totally missed the mark

Experts say the $50 billion COVID-19 recovery plan will lift jobs and infrastructure, but warn it leaves big tax and housing gaps.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 20th May 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
Christchurch startup looks to fix voicemail headaches
Apps

Christchurch startup looks to fix voicemail headaches

Christchurch startup Vxt, founded by University of Canterbury students, seeks to end voicemail woes with an app converting messages to text.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research
Gaming

Govt & Canterbury Uni pour $7m into gaming research

The University of Canterbury and the New Zealand government are injecting USD $7.7 million into gaming research, aiming to revolutionise immersive applications.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2019
Latest climate report calls for urgent international action
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
Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?
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
Christchurch: The city & its graduates undergoing tech transformation
Digital Transformation

Christchurch: The city & its graduates undergoing tech transformation

If there's one city in New Zealand that has been in a constant state of transformation, Christchurch stands out - and it's shaping graduates' lives.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018

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Experts: Why the Black Hole Photo matters
EduTech

Experts: Why the Black Hole Photo matters

NASA's release of the first photograph of a black hole has sparked media interest and proven the accuracy of decades of scientific work.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019