Māori stories
New Zealand is set to transform its economy with over NZD $20 billion in data centre investments, positioning itself as a key player in the Asia-Pacific digital landscape.
NZSIS Director Andrew Hampton calls for broader public and business access to intelligence, aiming to boost community resilience and national security.
Denise Carter-Bennett has been appointed Co-Chair of NZ Network for Women in Security, succeeding Sai Honig, and aims to enhance diversity in tech.
The 2024 Toi Hangarau report reveals Māori-owned tech firms have generated USD $160.5 million, spotlighting Māori tech engagement challenges.
Councils could cut costs and improve freshwater decisions by reusing shared models instead of commissioning dozens of one-off systems.
Elle Archer, honoured as the Inspiring Individual at the 2024 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, exemplifies the growing influence of Māori professionals in Aotearoa's tech industry.
New funding models are needed to close a financing gap that is leaving marine ecosystems under-protected as climate and biodiversity pressures mount.
New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.
Privacy Commissioner scrutinises Foodstuffs North Island's facial recognition trial over potential privacy issues and concerns about accuracy and bias among New Zealand's diverse populations.
Women make up just 11% of the sector as Te Waihanga warns future capacity pressures may hinder infrastructure delivery.
Leadership certainty comes as WorkSafe prepares to cut costs and consult staff on a restructuring that could reduce up to 120 roles.
WorkSafe is streamlining its operations as Phil Parkes prepares to leave by the end of 2023 after almost nine years as Chief Executive.
Additional funding will boost flood forecasting and climate adaptation work after recent cyclones exposed gaps in New Zealand's resilience.
Auckland Council says it was blindsided as Kāinga Ora weighs taking over planning for suburbs on the light rail corridor, overriding local plans.
Most of the Government’s 331 infrastructure actions are already underway, prompting calls for funded projects rather than more plans.
Infrastructure New Zealand wants parties to back simpler funding, congestion charging and stronger oversight to tackle the country's infrastructure deficit.
Critics say the reform could lift housing and infrastructure costs by stripping councils of planning powers and deepening court battles.
With New Zealand facing a $210 billion infrastructure deficit, the lobby is urging wider use of private capital and reforms to local funding.
For coastal New Zealand, the lesson is that resilience will hinge on working with nature, not relying on engineering alone.
Apple has unveiled initiatives in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand focusing on cultural preservation through updated Indigenous mapping and educational grants.
