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Overseas lessons in Resource Management reform

Without a clear plan, New Zealand's resource management overhaul will miss the Government's wellbeing and net-zero goals, says Infrastructure New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2020

Taxation

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

Manufacturing

Hitting the floor at new whisky distillery

The £140 million site will lift production by about a third, while giving visitors a modern showcase of Macallan’s whisky-making craft.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 2nd Dec 2018

Sustainability

Australian supermarkets phasing out plastic bags

The move could stop billions of bags reaching waterways and marine life, as Greenpeace urges NSW and Victoria to follow suit.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017

Crown Fibre Holdings

New initiative to transform infrastructure delivery?

The NZD $600 million seed fund could unlock more housing by speeding roads and water projects, easing a major bottleneck for developers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017

Malware

Major cyberattack a matter of when, not if

Health services could face major disruption as officials warn a severe cyberattack is likely, with insurance cover still scarce among firms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

Procurement

Infrastructure NZ report suggests streamlining

New Zealand could stretch its GBP £16 billion infrastructure push further by copying Scotland’s simpler planning and delivery model, Infrastructure NZ says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Scotland stories

Data Analytics

Investment bank predicts 2024's most influential climate tech trends

Following a drop in funding, 2024 sees a predicted resurgence in climate tech trends, with clean energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and alternative proteins earmarked for significant investment growth.

By Marion Jeng • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024

Network Infrastructure

Open XR Optics Forum showcases advanced network management skills

The Open XR Optics Forum demonstrated advanced network management capabilities, showcasing the versatility of intelligent coherent transceivers across a variety of hosts and routers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Scotland champions AI in healthcare at Institute of Analytics event

Scotland shows AI leadership in healthcare at the Institute of Analytics event, underlining the need for digital skill development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023

Enterprise Content Management

Zengenti strengthens presence in local government sector via National LGPS Frameworks partnership

Zengenti partners with National LGPS Frameworks to enhance service offerings for local government, leveraging its CMS Contensis.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023

YouGov

YouGov appoints Laura Robbie as Asia Pacific CEO

Laura Robbie becomes Asia Pacific CEO at YouGov, aiming to build a regional team that transcends geographical borders and empowers talent.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2022

Licensing

Windflow narrows 1H loss, says new financing needed

Windflow Technology, the unprofitable wind turbine manufacturer, narrowed its first-half loss but says it will need to borrow from its shareholders an.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Scotland stories

Investment

UK AI startups outside London secure higher average funding

New data from the University of Oxford and OpenOcean challenges London's dominance in AI startup funding, revealing higher average funds per startup in South West England.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Waracle acquires Screenmedia to boost digital product development

Scottish tech firm Waracle has acquired Glasgow's Screenmedia, boosting its digital product development team to over 200 as it eyes AI-enhanced growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Power / Energy

New SELECT president warns of AI electricity demand impact

The new President of SELECT, Scotland's top construction trade body, warns UK's National Grid could face significant strain from rising AI energy demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

Scotland's COPFS boosts IT operations with Freshworks' Freshservice

Scotland's top prosecution service, COPFS, enhances IT support and management systems with vital aid from Freshworks Inc.'s Freshservice platform, greatly improving customer satisfaction and resolution times.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024