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Kiwi Stories

Environment stories

Why the resource management review couldn’t have come at a better time

Businesses and environmental groups say the overhaul could finally fix a dated system unable to handle growth, housing pressure and climate risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019

Sustainability

Infrastructure New Zealand announces new CEO

The transition follows the Building Nations Symposium, with outgoing chief Stephen Selwood credited for 14 years of reform and advocacy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 14th Jul 2019

Sustainability

Science and common sense are the only way forward

Pragmatic solutions are needed to cut waste, trim compliance costs and keep safety goals intact as prescriptive rules prove too rigid.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2019

Productivity

What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?

Poor planning is driving up housing costs and holding back productivity, according to Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Stephen Selwood.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

Clean technologies

Great Pacific Garbage Patch cleanup: take two

Redesigned equipment is back in the Pacific as the Ocean Cleanup makes a second bid to trap plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019

Sustainability

Washington legalises composting of human bodies

Families in Washington will soon have a third funeral option after state lawmakers approved transforming human remains into soil for gardens.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2019

Sustainability

The grim truth about recycling

Household waste is often dumped or shipped overseas, fuelling a worsening plastic-recycling crisis and illegal trade in Asia.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 12th May 2019

Clean technologies

Roads made of toner waste and motor oil? The reality of a sustainable future

Fuji Xerox leads the print industry in sustainability, using waste toner and motor oil to pave roads, exemplifying a commitment to a circular economy.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi environmental entrepreneurs win global grant

Sustainable Coastlines, a non-profit in New Zealand, has been awarded an AI for Earth grant by Microsoft to help clean up beaches.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019

Disaster Recovery

New Zealand the world’s ‘innovation lab’ for climate change

Rising climate risks are pushing planners to urge stronger resilience in communities, buildings and disaster recovery across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019

Accenture

Equality a powerful multiplier of workplace innovation - Accenture

Accenture research found that employees' willingness and ability to innovate is nearly five times higher in companies with a robust culture of equality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019

Smart Cities

How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under

With population growth and climate change mounting, utilities are rolling out new operations, reuse and safety measures to secure future supply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Mar 2019

Drones

DJI launches new geofencing solution to protect planes from drones

Recently there has been a spate of 'drone attacks' on airports around the world, which DJI is looking to tackle with its latest solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2019

Global Stories

Environment stories

Supply Chain

Infor: Future-proofing the supply chain

Infor's cutting-edge tech is revolutionising supply chains, equipping managers to tackle economic volatility with agility, foresight, and strategic precision.

By Helen Masters • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019

Smart Cities

Seven Aussie projects shortlisted in IDC's Smart Cities Awards

The nominated projects include three from Newcastle alone and span smart water metering, solar farms, virtualization and transport.

By Ben Moore • 7 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019

Agricultural Technology

Farmers looking for data to help change bad habits

It is no secret that agriculture is a massive cause of environmental issues in NZ. Farmers say they are willing to change, if they get the right data.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2019