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Compromises with little benefit at COP27
Power / Energy

Compromises with little benefit at COP27

A new loss-and-damage fund may help poorer countries cope with climate disasters, but critics say COP27 delivered little on emissions cuts.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2022
Spire Global appoints Elizabeth Wylie as ANZ business development head
Data Science

Spire Global appoints Elizabeth Wylie as ANZ business development head

Elizabeth Wylie, PhD, appointed as ANZ Business Development Head at Spire, responsible for expanding sales operations & partnerships in Australia & NZ.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
Director appointed to Timber Design Centre
University of Canterbury

Director appointed to Timber Design Centre

Greater use of mass timber in New Zealand buildings is set to get a boost, after the Timber Design Centre named Dr Robert Finch as director.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 8th May 2022
Student’s seaweed plasterboard a greener alternative
Clean technologies

Student’s seaweed plasterboard a greener alternative

A Canterbury student’s low-cost wall panel could help cut the building sector’s emissions, with seaweed replacing traditional gypsum in plasterboard.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Is the Ministry of Transport’s supply chain strategy flawed?
Supply Chain

Is the Ministry of Transport’s supply chain strategy flawed?

Experts say the consultation paper could raise costs for businesses and consumers unless it better addresses trade-offs, investment and global freight risks.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
Covid-19 self-isolation changes – your questions answered
Risk & Compliance

Covid-19 self-isolation changes – your questions answered

Shortening isolation to seven days may speed staff back to work, but experts warn it could leave more infected people mixing in workplaces.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Councils get new framework for handling earthquake-prone buildings
Risk & Compliance

Councils get new framework for handling earthquake-prone buildings

A new tool could spare communities the disruption of council building closures by helping weigh safety risks against social and economic costs.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 14th Nov 2021
BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer
Digital twins

BIMSafe NZ could be a health and safety game-changer

A Dunedin office project will trial real-time BIM safety tools as construction firms seek to curb a sector that drives 16% of ACC work claims.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Nov 2021
Should the Government implement the Climate Change Commission’s advice?
University of Canterbury

Should the Government implement the Climate Change Commission’s advice?

The Government has until 31 December to decide whether to adopt a plan that could cut GDP by 1.2% in 2050, or do less.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Jun 2021
Christchurch earthquake: Five lessons in construction after a decade of analysis
Risk & Compliance

Christchurch earthquake: Five lessons in construction after a decade of analysis

A decade after the quake, engineers say steel buildings proved far tougher than expected, with extra no-damage protection costing little more.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
80 years of failed health reforms – can Health NZ break the mould?
Data Privacy

80 years of failed health reforms – can Health NZ break the mould?

Patients could see faster, fairer care if the overhaul works, but experts warn its success will hinge on funding, delivery and local buy-in.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2021
New Zealand keeps getting warmer
Hybrid & Remote Work

New Zealand keeps getting warmer

A new report warns rising temperatures, melting glaciers and sea levels could reshape the country unless emissions fall quickly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
HERA appoints Dr Kaveh Andisheh General Manager of Structural Systems
University of Canterbury

HERA appoints Dr Kaveh Andisheh General Manager of Structural Systems

The appointment strengthens HERA’s structural systems team as it expands research, training and advice for New Zealand’s steel and metal composites sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
What to do under new lockdown restrictions
Data Privacy

What to do under new lockdown restrictions

New cases in South Auckland have triggered renewed calls for masks, tracing and social distancing as Auckland moves back to Alert Level 3.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Concerns over fast tracking of RMA consents
Disaster Recovery

Concerns over fast tracking of RMA consents

Planners warn the rushed consents could sideline community input and environmental safeguards as recovery projects are sped through this month.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2020
Will New Zealand’s tourism industry survive?
University of Canterbury

Will New Zealand’s tourism industry survive?

Domestic travel spending could help cushion the sector as international arrivals slump and businesses await the effect of a new campaign.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020
Budget breakdown – what the Government got right and where they totally missed the mark
University of Canterbury

Budget breakdown – what the Government got right and where they totally missed the mark

Experts say the $50 billion COVID-19 recovery plan will lift jobs and infrastructure, but warn it leaves big tax and housing gaps.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 20th May 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