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Waterview Tunnel set to open early July
Auckland Transport

Waterview Tunnel set to open early July

The opening will complete most of Auckland’s Western Ring Route, giving commuters and freight a faster link across the city from early July.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Auckland Taskforce report recommends major changes
Risk & Compliance

Auckland Taskforce report recommends major changes

Auckland’s housing shortage could worsen unless councils and ministers act on proposals to speed building, free land and improve consenting.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Demand must be balanced with investment
Auckland Council

Demand must be balanced with investment

Auckland’s funding shortfall may force motorway tolls sooner, as infrastructure leaders warn road pricing must also pay for investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Retooling emissions trading to ‘decarbonise’ NZ
Climate change

Retooling emissions trading to ‘decarbonise’ NZ

Motu warns uncertain carbon pricing is delaying investment and slowing emissions cuts, and says a redesign could avoid billions in future costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
Lives of rural New Zealanders at risk?
Agricultural Technology

Lives of rural New Zealanders at risk?

Poor connectivity and patchy health care are leaving 600,000 rural New Zealanders exposed, a health leader says.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
Port decision to cut fumigation gas wins plaudits
Supply Chain

Port decision to cut fumigation gas wins plaudits

Safety and environmental concerns will see methyl bromide captured at Ports of Auckland by year-end, after Green Party pressure.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero
Fintech

Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero

Craig Hudson says we can always be more bullish on championing small businesses, and we need to invest more into technology development.

By Craig Hudson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th 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
New report offers a bold vision of a digital future
Robotics

New report offers a bold vision of a digital future

Sent to MPs and officials, the manifesto urges faster action on digital skills, broadband and cyber security to keep New Zealand competitive.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance
Malware

Ransomware attacks highlight need for insurance

Barely five per cent of New Zealand firms have cyber cover, leaving them exposed as ransomware claims and attacks climb sharply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
New research calls for Personal Injury Commissioner
Law

New research calls for Personal Injury Commissioner

Hundreds of thousands of injured New Zealanders could get better access to support if ACC reforms and a new commissioner are adopted.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Government targets 100% internet connectivity by 2025
Unified Communications

Government targets 100% internet connectivity by 2025

It's reviewing the proposals received in the tender process for the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative and the Mobile Black Spot Fund.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
MYOB survey reveals business priorities for Budget 2017
Fintech

MYOB survey reveals business priorities for Budget 2017

MYOB asked 1,015 business owners around New Zealand about their thoughts on the government's economic initiatives.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Infrastructure body welcomes irrigation investment
Risk & Compliance

Infrastructure body welcomes irrigation investment

Rural communities could gain jobs and stronger exports if the government’s NZD $90 million irrigation package is backed by equity rather than loans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Step change needed to support Auckland housing boost
Auckland Council

Step change needed to support Auckland housing boost

More investment in roads, pipes and transport is needed or Auckland’s networks will struggle to cope with 34,500 new homes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Government eroding access to environmental justice?
EDS

Government eroding access to environmental justice?

Lawyers warn new housing rules could weaken submissions, hearings and appeals, leaving communities with less say over environmental decisions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
New location system for mobile emergency calls
Data Protection

New location system for mobile emergency calls

Emergency crews will get a more precise mobile caller location in seconds, after New Zealand launched a new 111 tracing system.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 14th May 2017
UDAs useful – but not the legendary speeding bullet
Local Government

UDAs useful – but not the legendary speeding bullet

Political risks around Urban Development Authorities may be justified, but heavy consultation and funding gaps could blunt their impact.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017

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