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Govt opens up short-term access to 5G spectrum
Unified Communications

Govt opens up short-term access to 5G spectrum

The government has announced plans to auction short-term rights to the 3.5GHz 5G spectrum from mid-2020 to October 2022, fostering innovation and competition.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019
Growing cities need smart tech investment to meet goals
Unified Communications

Growing cities need smart tech investment to meet goals

The NZ IoT Alliance chair says that as cities grow up and out, it's time to invest in smart city tech to keep them functioning.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand Government stories

First-home developments going gangbusters
Auckland Council

First-home developments going gangbusters

Demand for affordable Auckland townhouses is squeezing supply, as first-home buyers snap up projects off the plans before building begins.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Feb 2020
How this new trade deal will boost New Zealand tech companies
Digital Transformation

How this new trade deal will boost New Zealand tech companies

Access to global markets should widen for small Kiwi firms as the new digital economy pact is expected to lift trade and growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020
Wisk gets govt approval for flying taxi trials in Canterbury
New Zealand Government

Wisk gets govt approval for flying taxi trials in Canterbury

The passenger route is a world's first and will commence after Cora's certification by the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2020
Northland rail receives $109.7 million cash injection
Agricultural Technology

Northland rail receives $109.7 million cash injection

Freight in Northland will move by rail for the first time, after a NZD $109.7 million boost to reopen lines and build a terminal.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2020
Is tourism destroying New Zealand?
University of Canterbury

Is tourism destroying New Zealand?

Rising visitor numbers are putting New Zealand’s lakes, tracks and towns under strain, with a watchdog warning current policy will not curb damage.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2020
WorkSafe appoints new Chief Executive
Public Sector

WorkSafe appoints new Chief Executive

WorkSafe New Zealand will be led by Phil Parkes, with the appointment set to ensure continuity after Nicole Rosie’s move to the NZ Transport Agency.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Where is the government’s $12b infrastructure investment going?
Procurement

Where is the government’s $12b infrastructure investment going?

Contractors still need project-by-project details, with major transport work due to wind down within 18 months and risking industry capacity gaps.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2019
Why we need more ‘shovel-ready’ projects
Construction

Why we need more ‘shovel-ready’ projects

Civil contractors say the Government must back already designed transport works quickly to protect jobs as big projects finish.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
Kōtuitui sets a new standard in affordable housing
Housing

Kōtuitui sets a new standard in affordable housing

Sixty-one terraced homes in Manukau will be priced from GBP £289,000, as the project packages whiteware, landscaping and parking.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2019
Health and safety boost for retail and supply chain sector
Supply Chain

Health and safety boost for retail and supply chain sector

A three-year industry-backed push aims to cut serious injuries and deaths in New Zealand retail and supply chains through common safety standards.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2019
Research highlights need for healthier homes
Energy efficient

Research highlights need for healthier homes

Poor housing could be costing New Zealand health services almost USD $8 million a year, with under-twos especially at risk.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019
New hope for construction industry
Risk & Compliance

New hope for construction industry

New procurement rules could ease contract risk and cut legal costs, if agencies shift from lowest price to outcome-led construction deals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 29th Sep 2019
Aeromovel can reduce Auckland-Airport light rail budget by up to $5 billion
Auckland Council

Aeromovel can reduce Auckland-Airport light rail budget by up to $5 billion

Questions over Auckland's airport rail spending have intensified as Aeromovel is pitched as a way to slash costs and delivery time dramatically.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Infrastructure sector calls for transformational government reform
Law

Infrastructure sector calls for transformational government reform

Three-quarters of industry leaders want central and local government to overhaul how they work, amid warnings that infrastructure delivery is lagging.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Sep 2019
Forget disruption, you should be worrying about our lack of tech
Job Market

Forget disruption, you should be worrying about our lack of tech

According to the new report, 'New Zealand, technology and productivity', it isn't that New Zealand has too much technology it's that we don't have enough.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Government to get more renters into first homes
Bank of New Zealand

Government to get more renters into first homes

Looser deposit rules and bigger grants could help tenants buy sooner as Government-backed schemes are made more accessible.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019