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Secrets of Otago's sea life to be shared in gigcity-funded 'fishy webcam'

The habits and behaviour of Dunedin's marine life will be shared with the world through a new GigCity project that will livestream underwater footage.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018

AR, VR & Metaverse

Auckland iwi uses AR to bring their stories to life

Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei brings legend Owāku to life using AR tech by Datacom and Microsoft's Hololens, engaging visitors at Bastion Point Marae.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Productivity

Construction sector productivity compromised by delay and uncertainty

Rising costs and a thin project pipeline are forcing contractors to shed skilled workers, threatening housing and infrastructure delivery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018

Productivity

Innovative move to improve construction labour shortage

Construction firms should face fewer delays as Filipino recruits arrive with Site Safe health and safety training already completed.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018

Federal Government

Bridge corrosion a costly problem

Corrosion is costing Australia A$8 billion a year in avoidable bridge and concrete damage, with traffic and salt speeds worsening wear.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018

Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi facial recognition program can help you repair your relationship… with cats

The team of programmers who created the digital technology spent months training the computer to make the physical distinctions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018

Health Technologies

Weta Workshop opens new mixed reality facility called Weta Gameshop

Weta Workshop has officially opened its newest facility, Weta Gameshop, thought to be the world's first specialist mixed reality development studio.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

How NZ is becoming the world's living tech lab

World's first self-driving air taxi in Christchurch showcases New Zealand as a living tech lab, says NZTech CEO.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Cartech

Kiwi startup aims to remove the cost barrier for electric vehicles

A startup in Rotorua wants to make second-hand electric vehicles more affordable to encourage the use of sustainable transport.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Cartech

Lower Hutt to 'buzz' with electric vehicles

Lower Hutt will host a buzzing convoy of electric vehicles on March 22 as part of the #LeadingTheCharge road trip, promoting EV adoption nationwide.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Risk & Compliance

Construction gets safer

New research shows construction’s fatality rate has more than halved since 2011, easing concern for workers and employers alike.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Risk & Compliance

A major drive to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities involving vehicles on farms is underway

WorkSafe New Zealand says farmers will be targeted over the next three years as research shows vehicles are involved in almost nine in 10 deaths.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018

eSports

New Zealand and Australia to form their own eSports council

The New Zealand eSports Federation and Australian eSports Association have agreed to form their very own Oceania eSports Council.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018

Auckland Council

Auckland Council exploring Green Bonds

Investors could help fund Auckland’s water and transport upgrades as the council weighs a first-of-its-kind Green Bond framework.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018

Risk & Compliance

Health and safety enforcement measures a live wire

Courts are still split on how far tougher health and safety penalties should go, leaving businesses uncertain over likely fines and undertakings.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018

Cartech

How electric trucks and buses could change NZ

New Zealand's shift to electric trucks and buses, led by companies like Waste Management and aided by solutions from ABB, promises a cleaner, greener future.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018

Public Sector

Jury still out on value of Provincial Growth Fund initiatives, says BERL

Concerns are growing that the USD $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund will fall short of fixing infrastructure gaps and bureaucratic delays in the regions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 11th Mar 2018