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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Lumify Work
EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Lumify Work

Lumify Work NZ GM, Andrew Smith, shares key insights on their IT training courses and recent re-brand in an interview with TechDay.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023
Is our electoral system undemocratic?
Electoral Commission

Is our electoral system undemocratic?

More than 225,000 votes were left without parliamentary representation in 2020, prompting calls to lower the party vote threshold.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
Bluehex acquires 1Call, expanding IT services across New Zealand
Partner Programmes

Bluehex acquires 1Call, expanding IT services across New Zealand

A leading IT company in Wellington has acquired a renowned Blenheim-based firm, enhancing its services and reach across NZ.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2023
WelTec meeting ‘first step’ to addressing infrastructure workforce needs
Hutt City Council

WelTec meeting ‘first step’ to addressing infrastructure workforce needs

Nearly 3,000 infrastructure jobs are expected in Wellington from 2025 to 2028, prompting a regional push to fill skills gaps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2023
How lessons from the past can guide the way for infrastructure
Climate change

How lessons from the past can guide the way for infrastructure

A 30-year push to close the infrastructure backlog would absorb resources from schools and police, Dr Matthew Birchall warns.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2023
Wellington hosts rail conference
Climate change

Wellington hosts rail conference

Passenger rail could cut emissions and widen access, but chronic underinvestment and patchy national coordination still hold New Zealand back.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023
Waste concrete gets new life in Wellington transport project
Downer

Waste concrete gets new life in Wellington transport project

The new paths should help Wellington residents travel more easily while diverting waste concrete and asphalt from landfill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2023
Stronger local government, less centralisation
Public Sector

Stronger local government, less centralisation

Councils could gain new powers under a review urging the next Government to back localism and shared funding for infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023
New trains to sit idle 94% of the time
Wellington Regional Council

New trains to sit idle 94% of the time

Passengers could see little benefit from the refurbished Capital Connection fleet, which is expected to be idle most of the time without new services.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2023
Students tackle country’s big infrastructure issues
Sustainability

Students tackle country’s big infrastructure issues

Real-world subdivision design projects are giving civil engineering students hands-on experience tackling housing and water shortages across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
Flawed procurement practices to blame for faulty Wellington streetlights
Sustainability

Flawed procurement practices to blame for faulty Wellington streetlights

Wellington City Council faces a NZD $6 million repair bill after 17,000 LED streetlights proved unsafe in strong winds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2023
Infrastructure New Zealand welcomes Nick Leggett as its new Chief Executive
Labour

Infrastructure New Zealand welcomes Nick Leggett as its new Chief Executive

New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit of USD $210 billion will face fresh scrutiny as Nick Leggett takes charge of the sector body on 24 April.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023
Silverstripe appoints Tobias Oschwald as CEO
Customer Experience

Silverstripe appoints Tobias Oschwald as CEO

Silverstripe, a leading tech company in New Zealand, has named Tobias Oschwald as its new CEO, aiming to continue on its growth path.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2023
Reforms do not guarantee a better system
Public Sector

Reforms do not guarantee a better system

Councils could lose influence over local planning as new regional committees shift decisions further from communities and raise funding concerns.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Why National’s Three Waters policy means higher rates and more debt
Labour Party

Why National’s Three Waters policy means higher rates and more debt

Struggling councils would likely face heavier rates or extra borrowing under National’s plan, as water upgrades remain badly underfunded.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2023
Three Waters debate drowning out the real issue
University of Otago

Three Waters debate drowning out the real issue

Public health risks from contaminated drinking water remain at the heart of the reforms, as debate over local control overshadows safety.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2022

Global Stories

Wellington stories

Lánluas Expands Team, Boosts Trans-Tasman Presence
Health Technologies

Lánluas Expands Team, Boosts Trans-Tasman Presence

The new hires, based in Melbourne, Australia, and Wellington, New Zealand, bring a wealth of technical and industry experience.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2023
Gallagher appoints Jones as Technical Account Manager
Job moves

Gallagher appoints Jones as Technical Account Manager

16-year security expert Robbie Jones joins Gallagher as Technical Account Manager, bringing on-site and government experience to the New Zealand sales team.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022