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Digital divide and climate change: Huawei outlines their commitments
Supply Chain

Digital divide and climate change: Huawei outlines their commitments

Huawei pledges action on climate and digital gaps, revealing eco-goals and tech outreach in their latest sustainability report.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2016
UPDATE: New Zealand, South Korea conclude free-trade agreement
Agricultural Technology

UPDATE: New Zealand, South Korea conclude free-trade agreement

NZ and South Korea seal a free-trade deal, slashing $230m in export tariffs, aiming to boost two-way trade currently valued at $4bn.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2014
Can ICT be a force for positive change in the world?
Hyperscale

Can ICT be a force for positive change in the world?

Dimension Data's 2013 Sustainability Report underscores how ICT solutions can drive environmental sustainability, reducing travel, energy, and waste.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2014
ICT Minister gains environment portfolio
Clean technologies

ICT Minister gains environment portfolio

In a cabinet reshuffle, ICT Minister Amy Adams gains the Environment portfolio, while Internal Affairs goes to Simon Bridges, marking a significant realignment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Apr 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Climate change stories

Local research shows mining land can be restored
Climate change

Local research shows mining land can be restored

Restoration could be faster and cheaper for disused mine sites, with researchers saying whole ecosystems can be moved intact and recover immediately.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
CRL project wins another top sustainability rating
Energy efficient

CRL project wins another top sustainability rating

Embedding Māori cultural values has helped the Auckland rail project secure only the second top sustainability rating awarded in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
Case for change to build New Zealand’s prosperity
Productivity

Case for change to build New Zealand’s prosperity

Broad reform of planning and resource laws is needed to unlock growth, curb frustration and protect the environment as New Zealand expands.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Research underway on the impact of Internet of Things
Wearables

Research underway on the impact of Internet of Things

A national study could reveal hundreds of millions of dollars in gains for New Zealand as businesses remain slow to adopt connected devices.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Mixed environmental report card from OECD
Clean technologies

Mixed environmental report card from OECD

Rising dairy, transport and industry emissions are testing New Zealand’s green credentials, with the OECD warning that water pollution is worsening.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
LGNZ launches Water 2050 to develop cohesive policy
Sustainability

LGNZ launches Water 2050 to develop cohesive policy

Communities face billions in upgrade costs as local councils seek a single framework linking freshwater standards, funding and affordability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2017
AI, collaborative consumption and climate change driving urban design
Smart Cities

AI, collaborative consumption and climate change driving urban design

Urban planners say rising heat, driverless cars and the shared economy are reshaping New Zealand cities and infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
UN declares war on ocean litter
Sustainability

UN declares war on ocean litter

The campaign targets plastic pollution blamed for $8 billion a year in marine damage and harm to wildlife, fisheries and tourism.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake

The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2017
Work progressing well on fire-damaged line
Disaster Recovery

Work progressing well on fire-damaged line

The reopened rail link would restore TranzAlpine passenger trips and freight traffic after a 300-hectare fire damaged bridges and signalling.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
Researchers say mining land can be restored
Unitec

Researchers say mining land can be restored

Auckland researchers say a translocation method could speed ecological recovery at mine sites and cut long-term restoration costs worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Bring your climate change solution to life with Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge
DataCentre infrastructure

Bring your climate change solution to life with Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge

Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge returns, funding citizen innovations tackling climate change. Apply by 15 Feb to energize your idea!.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2015
Meridian Energy abandons QLD hyrdo plans on 'puzzling' Australian stance
Power / Energy

Meridian Energy abandons QLD hyrdo plans on 'puzzling' Australian stance

Meridian Energy, the partially privatised electricity generator and retailer, has abandoned plans for a Queensland hydro power project, blaming the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014
Little appoints shadow Cabinet: Robertson finance, King deputy
EduTech

Little appoints shadow Cabinet: Robertson finance, King deputy

Newly elected Labour Party leader Andrew Little has appointed his closest rival for the job, Grant Robertson, to the crucial finance role previousl.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014