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Winter’s the perfect season to maintain exercise levels
Mental Health

Winter’s the perfect season to maintain exercise levels

Gym membership numbers often rise in winter, and Exercise NZ says keeping active can cut illness, lift mood and support recovery.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Dated office block now an energy-smart show stopper
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
Retooling emissions trading to ‘decarbonise’ NZ
Climate change

Retooling emissions trading to ‘decarbonise’ NZ

Motu warns uncertain carbon pricing is delaying investment and slowing emissions cuts, and says a redesign could avoid billions in future costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
Lives of rural New Zealanders at risk?
Agricultural Technology

Lives of rural New Zealanders at risk?

Poor connectivity and patchy health care are leaving 600,000 rural New Zealanders exposed, a health leader says.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
NZTech calls for nominations for Board representatives
NZTech

NZTech calls for nominations for Board representatives

NZTech seeks vibrant voices for its Board as the tech sector's influence on NZ's GDP surges ahead. Nominations are now open ahead of the AGM.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
Port decision to cut fumigation gas wins plaudits
Supply Chain

Port decision to cut fumigation gas wins plaudits

Safety and environmental concerns will see methyl bromide captured at Ports of Auckland by year-end, after Green Party pressure.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Kiwi rocket blasts off to scientific applause
Space

Kiwi rocket blasts off to scientific applause

Despite missing orbit, the launch has put Rocket Lab in a strong position, though experts warn it must prove reliability and win customers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
See it all on the shiny screen
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
Asbestos removal standards set to change
Risk & Compliance

Asbestos removal standards set to change

Workers handling asbestos will need new training units from 4 April 2018, as New Zealand tightens rules to cut exposure risks.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 28th May 2017
BRANZ releases three updated guides
Sustainability

BRANZ releases three updated guides

Updated guidance now covers energy efficiency, photovoltaics and greywater reuse for New Zealand’s building trade.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sun, 28th May 2017
New fill solution for geotechnical applications
Infrastructure maintenance

New fill solution for geotechnical applications

The new filler could cut excavation time and traffic disruption on emergency repairs, while still meeting heavy-load engineering demands.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 28th May 2017
Billion-dollar Budget boost
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
More organisations going green
Sustainability

More organisations going green

Demand for sustainable buildings in New Zealand is surging, with five more major organisations joining the Green Building Council.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Protect stock from leptospirosis before winter
Agricultural Technology

Protect stock from leptospirosis before winter

Farmers are being urged to vaccinate herds and control rodents now, as winter conditions raise the risk of leptospirosis spreading to people.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Budget commitment to rail welcomed
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
Property Council gives Budget mixed mark
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
Regional hotel sales signal rising demand
NZD

Regional hotel sales signal rising demand

Investors are snapping up regional accommodation as New Zealand’s tourism boom pushes enquiry and sales to record levels.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
New report offers a bold vision of a digital future
Robotics

New report offers a bold vision of a digital future

Sent to MPs and officials, the manifesto urges faster action on digital skills, broadband and cyber security to keep New Zealand competitive.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017