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You're invited: Get looped in on latest ideas in education

LoopEd 2017 could be a great opportunity for Wellington educators looking for some professional development, and some mid-year inspiration.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017

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Agricultural Technology

Freshwater Symposium addresses water improvement

Broad agreement emerged in Wellington that cleaner waterways will require years of coordinated spending, science and shared responsibility across sectors.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017

Mergers and Acquisitions

Iconic Ohtel sold to Village Accommodation Group

Bookings at Ohtel will continue normally as Village Accommodation Group takes over Wellington’s award-winning boutique hotel over coming months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

National Standards

Fluoridation Bill report highlights funding issue

Communities could face the cost of fluoridation after the committee backed a bill that shifts decisions to health experts, LGNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

Information Communication & Technology

Awards recognise outstanding ICT students in Wellington

ICT students at WelTec receive Intergen Young Achiever Awards for their outstanding academic achievement and contributions to the programme.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017

Energy efficient

Dated office block now an energy-smart show stopper

Occupants in Wellington’s Aorangi House are seeing lower energy use and better comfort after a 1970s block was refurbished for efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017

Smart Cities

See it all on the shiny screen

Office workers in Wellington will soon see more digital ads as VMO expands its network to 80 screens across 50 New Zealand buildings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

Schools

Billion-dollar Budget boost

New roads, rail and schools will be funded as the government lifts capital spending by USD $4 billion in Budget 2017.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017

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

Housing

Property Council gives Budget mixed mark

More housing and infrastructure funding won approval from the Property Council, though it says New Zealand still needs deeper planning reform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017

Fintech

BizDojo Wellington set to move into Xero building as it outgrows current location

Co-working space BizDojo will move into Xero's Wellington HQ, with the new space able to accommodate up to 450 residents.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017

Power / Energy

Women key target to boost infrastructure numbers

A looming shortage of 25,000 workers has prompted calls to widen recruitment, as women still make up less than 4 per cent of trainees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 21st May 2017

Collabolab

New co-working space opens up in central Wellington

Central Wellington welcomes Collabolab, a cafe-priced co-working space with a twist: free coffee and Wi-Fi for freelancers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Risk & Compliance

Kaikoura earthquake a wake-up call for Wellington

A direct hit on the capital could cost New Zealand about USD $29 billion and trigger wider economic damage, Deloitte warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017

Risk & Compliance

Canterbury quake interval offers a timely reminder

The anniversary has sharpened calls for stronger rules on earthquake-prone buildings, after engineers warned facade failures can kill in a Wellington quake.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017