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Fluoridation Bill report highlights funding issue
National Standards

Fluoridation Bill report highlights funding issue

Communities could face the cost of fluoridation after the committee backed a bill that shifts decisions to health experts, LGNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Awards recognise outstanding ICT students in Wellington
Information Communication & Technology

Awards recognise outstanding ICT students in Wellington

ICT students at WelTec receive Intergen Young Achiever Awards for their outstanding academic achievement and contributions to the programme.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Billion-dollar Budget boost
Schools

Billion-dollar Budget boost

New roads, rail and schools will be funded as the government lifts capital spending by USD $4 billion in Budget 2017.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017
Budget commitment to rail welcomed
Supply Chain

Budget commitment to rail welcomed

The funding will help keep freight and commuter services reliable, while supporting recovery works and safety upgrades across KiwiRail’s network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Property Council gives Budget mixed mark
Housing

Property Council gives Budget mixed mark

More housing and infrastructure funding won approval from the Property Council, though it says New Zealand still needs deeper planning reform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
BizDojo Wellington set to move into Xero building as it outgrows current location
Fintech

BizDojo Wellington set to move into Xero building as it outgrows current location

Co-working space BizDojo will move into Xero's Wellington HQ, with the new space able to accommodate up to 450 residents.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Women key target to boost infrastructure numbers
Power / Energy

Women key target to boost infrastructure numbers

A looming shortage of 25,000 workers has prompted calls to widen recruitment, as women still make up less than 4 per cent of trainees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 21st May 2017
New co-working space opens up in central Wellington
Collabolab

New co-working space opens up in central Wellington

Central Wellington welcomes Collabolab, a cafe-priced co-working space with a twist: free coffee and Wi-Fi for freelancers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Kaikoura earthquake a wake-up call for Wellington
Risk & Compliance

Kaikoura earthquake a wake-up call for Wellington

A direct hit on the capital could cost New Zealand about USD $29 billion and trigger wider economic damage, Deloitte warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Canterbury quake interval offers a timely reminder
Urban Planning

Canterbury quake interval offers a timely reminder

The anniversary has sharpened calls for stronger rules on earthquake-prone buildings, after engineers warned facade failures can kill in a Wellington quake.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017
Earthquake engineering experts gather in Wellington
Earthquakes

Earthquake engineering experts gather in Wellington

Around 500 delegates will compare lessons from the Kaikoura earthquake in Wellington as concern grows over building resilience to major quakes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Familiar face to push smart cities, AI for NEC NZ
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
Mahuki incubator seeking 2017's next cultural tech innovators
Te Papa Museum

Mahuki incubator seeking 2017's next cultural tech innovators

Mahuki aims to grow New Zealand's strength in the cultural, heritage and learning sectors through creative tech businesses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Who made the cut? Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Hi-Tech Awards

Who made the cut? Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards

Entries this year were scattered from Kaitia to Invercargill, resulting in a record number of entries – 30 percent up on last year.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
New way to remediate aging infrastructure
Construction

New way to remediate aging infrastructure

A culvert under State Highway 58 was repaired in under two weeks, avoiding lane closures and saving thousands of dollars for New Zealand road users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
LGNZ launches Water 2050 to develop cohesive policy
Sustainability

LGNZ launches Water 2050 to develop cohesive policy

Communities face billions in upgrade costs as local councils seek a single framework linking freshwater standards, funding and affordability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says
Support

More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says

New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017

Global Stories

Wellington stories

Aura Information Security boosts leadership team as consulting demand grows
Kordia

Aura Information Security boosts leadership team as consulting demand grows

Aura Information Security appoints Tom Moore as new Practice Manager for Australian and New Zealand operations due to increased demand for consulting services.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017