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How a fruit fly outbreak could devastate New Zealand’s horticulture industry

Two exotic fruit fly detections in Auckland have raised alarm over possible trade losses, with apples, citrus and berries most exposed.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019

Government

Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies

Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018

Artificial Intelligence

AI biosecurity officer now on duty at Auckland Airport

A digital biosecurity officer has started working at Auckland Airport with the goal of helping international visitors.

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

Auckland Airport

Passengers are landing in the future with holographic tech on display at Auckland Airport

The hologram will give a 3D display of biosecurity risk items and explain why they aren't allowed in New Zealand...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Agricultural Technology

NZ's agritech sector is tech-savvy, but not looking to the future

New Zealand's agritech sector is aware of what's going on in the technology space, but are struggling to keep up with the pace of change.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017

Risk & Compliance

Talk to workers about calving risks, regulator urges

Farmers face higher injury and illness risks during calving unless teams plan ahead for fatigue, hygiene and safe cattle handling.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Digital Transformation

Meeting Wellington council’s health and safety needs

A flexible, mobile-friendly system is helping Greater Wellington Regional Council improve incident reporting across offices, parks, boats and remote work sites.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 30th Jul 2017

Lincoln University

Scientists identify biosecurity global ‘game-changers’

New threats from climate change, globalisation and genetics could make it harder to keep pests and diseases out over the next 20 years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

Chorus

Broad range of local government awards finalists

Seventeen council projects have made the cut for LGNZ's Excellence Awards, highlighting work that is already improving services, the environment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017

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

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

Climate change

Local research shows mining land can be restored

Restoration could be faster and cheaper for disused mine sites, with researchers saying whole ecosystems can be moved intact and recover immediately.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017

Green Party

Call for review of toxic gas at ports

Workers and nearby residents may still be exposed to methyl bromide at several ports, despite a court warning over health and ozone risks.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2017

Software-as-a-Service

NZ-based global company moves to cloud with TechnologyOne

AsureQuality, the New Zealand based food safety and biosecurity services company, has completed a successful move to the TechnologyOne Cloud.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015

Drones

Drones trials for Kiwi forestry management

New Zealand is at the forefront of testing unmanned aerial flights and is set to have the world's first regulatory framework that allows beyond line o.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015

University of Otago

NZ government launches Ageing Well, the latest national science challenge

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has launched the Ageing Well National Science Challenge, one of 11 planned by the government to tackle th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015