Environment stories
Farmers face production cuts and taxpayers could be left with a multi-billion-dollar overseas carbon bill as the 2030 target is questioned.
Communities face rising flood and erosion risks as experts gather in Wellington to map practical adaptation plans for New Zealand.
Auckland’s flooding highlights the growing risk of cascading climate disasters, with severe rainstorms expected to intensify across Aotearoa.
New Zealand has already warmed 1.1°C, with the IPCC warning of more coastal flooding, fires and heavier rainfall ahead.
Public scrutiny begins on a replacement regime for the RMA, with the first draft aiming to speed planning and ease housing constraints.
Companies can cut climate risk and sharpen decarbonisation budgets now by following five practical steps towards balancing emissions.
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.
Facial recognition and reward points are being trialled to lift China’s recycling rate as waste volumes outpace the US by 2030.
Digital twin tools could help cut costly delays and emissions, as 90% of infrastructure projects are still late or over budget.
Wellington has cut net emissions by 7% in 20 years despite 26% growth, as EV chargers and car share schemes reshape transport.
Plastic waste could cost EU taxpayers or shoppers more as Brussels moves to levy EUR €0.80 per kilogramme on unrecycled packaging.
Establishing a carbon baseline gives firms a starting point to cut emissions, compare sites and plan against future climate targets.
Planning certainty may improve if the RMA is replaced, but businesses and councils fear new laws could still trigger costly litigation and delays.
Poorly planned tree planting could raise emissions and damage biodiversity unless projects protect existing forests and suit local conditions.
Up to 30 percent of Wellington’s drinking water is lost to leaks, prompting a unanimous council push for urgent infrastructure upgrades.
Alibaba Cloud has opened the source code of its Yun on Chip (YoC) full-stack technology platform for IoT devices.
Cyber attacks have surged in New Zealand, hitting organisations of all sizes across various sectors, raising concerns about data security.
Flexible work is here to stay, but a decline in wellbeing has occurred. Technology can support employee care and engagement in a hybrid world of work.
What if there was a way to extend the lifespan of products before they end up in landfill? Device repairability seems like a logical step.
A wave of companies are racing to reinvent themselves and use technology innovations to shape the new realities they face.
