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Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices
Smart Home

Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices

Record entries for the biennial awards signal a fast-changing electrical sector, with sustainability, innovation and apprentices under scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Can the private sector help restore our marine environment?
Māori

Can the private sector help restore our marine environment?

New funding models are needed to close a financing gap that is leaving marine ecosystems under-protected as climate and biodiversity pressures mount.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
New law to bypass resource consents sets off alarm bells
Massey University

New law to bypass resource consents sets off alarm bells

Experts warn the proposed fast-track regime could cut community input and leave major projects with weaker environmental scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Qrious appoints Christopher Laing as chief technology officer
Agricultural Technology

Qrious appoints Christopher Laing as chief technology officer

Christopher Laing has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer at Spark Business Group, driving data-led transformation for New Zealand enterprise.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
Planning for the worst case scenario
Management

Planning for the worst case scenario

Families of high-risk workers could face devastating gaps if more employers fail to offer Wills and estate planning.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jul 2021
The state of New Zealand’s marine environment is worse than we thought
Conservation

The state of New Zealand’s marine environment is worse than we thought

Marine ecosystems face mounting pressure as pollution, fishing and warming seas threaten species, habitats and coastal communities.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2019
Harvesting insects to recycle food waste
Agricultural Technology

Harvesting insects to recycle food waste

Insect bioconversion could turn millions of tonnes of food waste into animal feed, biodiesel and packaging materials, while cutting emissions.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Design for sustainable floating cities unveiled at United Nations
Smart Cities

Design for sustainable floating cities unveiled at United Nations

The hexagon-shaped platforms are designed to keep up to 10,000 people safe from floods, tsunamis and hurricanes as seas rise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2019
More trees and fewer cows the sign of a low-emissions economy
Power / Energy

More trees and fewer cows the sign of a low-emissions economy

New Zealand households and farmers could face higher carbon costs, while more trees and low-emissions vehicles are encouraged under the plan.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Nelson biology students work with scientists in the field
EduTech

Nelson biology students work with scientists in the field

Nearly 200 Year 13 Biology students get hands-on science experience at the Cawthron Aquaculture Park, working with mussels and earning NCEA credits.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017

Global Stories

Aquaculture stories

Infor unveils new developments & upgrades for industry-tailored CloudSuites
Digital Transformation

Infor unveils new developments & upgrades for industry-tailored CloudSuites

Infor unveils advanced technological developments to bolster its industry-tailored CloudSuites, boosting business agility.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023
Global pool manufacturer chooses SugarCRM's advanced sales solution
Marketing

Global pool manufacturer chooses SugarCRM's advanced sales solution

Waterco chooses SugarCRM's Sugar Sell Advanced platform for enhanced customer engagement and sales forecasting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Aquaculture stories

Indosat launches Jaga Raya to boost ecosystem monitoring
EduTech

Indosat launches Jaga Raya to boost ecosystem monitoring

Indosat has launched Jaga Raya, an IoT-driven programme monitoring ecosystems in Indonesia to boost environment protection and community livelihoods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025