The Ultimate Guide to Smart Cities
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Smart Cities.
What to know about Smart Cities
Smart Cities are transforming urban living by integrating technology and data-driven solutions to improve transportation, safety, sustainability, and overall quality of life. This field encompasses a wide range of innovations such as IoT networks, intelligent lighting, data platforms, and AI-driven analytics that work together to make cities more efficient and responsive to the needs of their residents.
Exploring the stories tagged with 'Smart Cities' reveals the dynamic collaborations between technology firms, governments, and communities aiming to develop connected, secure, and sustainable urban environments. From advancements in transport technology and smart utilities to the deployment of digital twins and AI-enhanced public safety systems, readers can gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of modern urban development across various regions.
Whether interested in the technological infrastructure like 5G, IoT devices, or data centers, or the social implications such as citizen trust, privacy, and inclusion, the smart cities topic offers a comprehensive look at how innovation is reshaping our urban future. Delve into the collection to understand the trends, initiatives, and expertise driving smarter, more resilient cities worldwide.
Kiwi Smart Cities News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Auckland land shortage drives prices to record highs
Businesses face higher costs and fewer large sites as Auckland’s shortage of development-ready industrial land pushes prices to record highs.
Foreign investors buying property NZ target luxury homes above $5 million
Foreign investors eye NZ luxury homes above NZD $5 million as visa rule changes and tight supply fuel demand in Auckland and Queenstown.
NZ luxury homes scarce as visa change drives demand
New Zealand faces a squeeze in ultra-luxury homes as visa rule changes unleash overseas demand for properties above NZD $5 million.
Auckland, Northland most at risk in NZ resilience index
Auckland and Northland top a new index of New Zealand's most fragile infrastructure, as experts urge maintenance-first spending on resilience.
Exclusive: Sustainability expert warns NZ must reassess data centre water use
New Zealand risks long-term water and power strain from AI data centres unless regulators toughen scrutiny of their resource footprint.
NNNCo acquires PowerPilot to boost smart grid monitoring globally
NNNCo has acquired PowerPilot, enhancing its global IoT platform to boost smart grid monitoring for utilities amid rising digitalisation demands.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Smart Cities
Featured News
Expert Columns
Foreign investors buying property NZ target luxury homes above $5 million
Active Investor Plus Visa driving demand for luxury housing in New Zealand
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
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The smart money is on inclusion
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
From AI pilots to productions: Why 2026 will be the year APAC organisations go all-in on real-time
The future of smart buildings: How video and AI are shaping seamless user experiences
How integrated video analytics is helping cities tackle urban mobility
Sourcing video data for AI training: overcoming the challenges of scale, safety and representation
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Smart Cities News
Watercare uses edge intelligence for smarter sewer monitoring in Auckland
Watercare is installing 5,000 intelligent sewer monitors in Auckland, using edge computing to detect blockages rapidly and reduce environmental risks.
Milestone Systems aims for NZD $15 million NZ market growth by 2025
Milestone Systems targets NZD $15 million growth in New Zealand by 2025, emphasising the power of video technology beyond traditional security at its Wellington event.
Advancing New Zealand's AI landscape with micro data centres
New Zealand's AI infrastructure is evolving with micro data centres, which enhance cloud services, reduce latency, and improve network connectivity.
Smart city management: NZ cities enhance safety and trust with data
The key element of a successful smart city program is a centralised data platform created with privacy and security as a core element.
Spark now a member of the Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand
The membership appointment will allow Spark to continue working closely with communities to help them thrive using innovative technology and practices.
Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards
New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.
Three Kiwi smart city projects shortlisted in IDC APAC Awards
Auckland City Council and Datacom have three projects between them that have been shortlisted as finalists in three of the 12 award categories.
Whakatane District Council selects Telensa for smart street lighting project
Whakatane District Council partners with Telensa to upgrade 2,500 streetlights to smart LED systems, aiming for completion by June 2018.
Six Kiwi projects garner finalist status in IDC Smart City Asia Pacific Awards
Six out of 46 finalists in the IDC Smart City APAC awards are Kiwi projects - with only China garnering more finalists. So who's in the running?.
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.
New Zealand big winner in 2016 Top Smart City Projects
NZ is proving itself on the world stage winning 3 awards at the 2016 Smart City APAC Awards, which recognises the most outstanding smart city project.
Kiwi smart city projects recognised on a global stage
NZ's urban ingenuity shines as Kiwi smart city projects make IDC APAC Awards shortlist, eyeing global acclaim.
NZ's smaller regions represent huge opportunity
New Zealand's smaller regions have the opportunity to become more developed hotbeds of activity, according to a new report from PwC.
SMBs seek smarter, better smart city living for Kiwis
Start-ups and innovators collaborate to shape better living in New Zealand's future smart cities #smartcities #innovation.
SenSen & Turnstone partner on curb data for cities
Cities could gain clearer insight into parking demand and enforcement as SenSen and Turnstone join forces on real-time curb data across North America.
Dreame names Cristiano Ronaldo as global ambassador
The tie-up aims to lift the Chinese appliance maker's overseas profile as it broadens into more home products and competes in premium smart tech.
Ingenico & Arrive strike global urban payments deal
Drivers and passengers could see faster card and wallet payments at kiosks in more than 30 countries as the firms begin pilot programmes in 2026.
bitsensing launches AIR4D radar for autonomous vehicles
Access to raw radar data could help self-driving fleets train software and move beyond tightly controlled pilot zones.
SST Think Tank opens GSTCE 2026 with Asia Pacific deals
A new Deloitte study says wider use of Earth observation data could add GBP £491 billion to Asia Pacific GDP by 2030.
EDGE Modular launches global containerised data centres
Demand for faster-deploying edge infrastructure is boosting interest in portable units that can be shipped to remote sites and redeployed as needs change.