InfrastructureNews Australia - Australia's infrastructure news for industry decision-makers
Australia

New Zealand (NZ) Stories - Page 10

Australian Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Amber brings DPA 6388 CORE+ headset to Australasia
Broadcasting

Amber brings DPA 6388 CORE+ headset to Australasia

Live and broadcast users in Australia and New Zealand get a headset aimed at cleaner speech pickup, even in noisy venues and high feedback risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Multiplier buys Greenhawk in its tenth acquisition
Digital Transformation

Multiplier buys Greenhawk in its tenth acquisition

The deal gives Greenhawk's 22 staff access to Silicon Valley and Singapore engineering support, easing tax compliance work and speeding client insights.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Half of New Zealand agencies miss email security bar
Phishing

Half of New Zealand agencies miss email security bar

Spoofed emails could still reach public servants and citizens, as 50% of more than 200 New Zealand agencies have not met the DMARC standard.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
REANNZ names Chief Technology Officer & partnerships lead
Digital Transformation

REANNZ names Chief Technology Officer & partnerships lead

The appointments are intended to widen access to REANNZ services and strengthen its growth model as it reshapes delivery for researchers and educators.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Equinox IT appoints Victoria MacLennan as director
Data Analytics

Equinox IT appoints Victoria MacLennan as director

The Wellington consultancy is strengthening oversight as clients demand safer AI, cyber and digital change advice across public and private sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Government road funding cuts will cost Tararua nearly $1.3M
Local Government

Government road funding cuts will cost Tararua nearly $1.3M

Ratepayers face an extra NZD $1.286 million bill over three years unless Tararua's road funding cut is reversed.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • This month
West Coast business welcomes NZTA's U-turn on road funding
Climate change

West Coast business welcomes NZTA's U-turn on road funding

Councils and ratepayers have been spared steep local bills after NZ Transport Agency kept majority funding for two isolated West Coast roads through 2030.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • This month
Regional council discusses reducing stake in Bluff port despite record profit
Local Government

Regional council discusses reducing stake in Bluff port despite record profit

Ratepayers could see lower risk exposure if the council proceeds, after discussions on a possible sell-down and a record $16.1 million profit.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • This month
More than 650 properties under investigation in Mackenzie
Local Government

More than 650 properties under investigation in Mackenzie

Fears over housing pressure have prompted the Mackenzie District Council to inspect 655 short-term accommodation properties for rule breaches.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • This month
Mayor says 'large chunks' of Wellington council Deloitte report written by AI
Generative AI

Mayor says 'large chunks' of Wellington council Deloitte report written by AI

Public trust in a costly staffing review is being tested after errors and AI use allegations prompted fresh scrutiny of Deloitte's analysis.

By RNZ • 2 min read • This month
2degrees to take over Now New Zealand business customers
Agricultural Technology

2degrees to take over Now New Zealand business customers

Regional firms across New Zealand will be shifted to 2degrees over the coming months as Now closes its business operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Revolut NZ potential changes with bank application
Fintech

Revolut NZ potential changes with bank application

Revolut customers in New Zealand could see their accounts converted to bank accounts, with new terms if the proposed changes take effect.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
ACT promises to axe millions in roadside art spending
Auckland Transport

ACT promises to axe millions in roadside art spending

Motorists could be spared millions in roadside sculptures and monuments, with funding redirected to road building under ACT's transport policy.

By RNZ • 3 min read • This month
New Zealand records third-warmest winter on record
Sustainability

New Zealand records third-warmest winter on record

South Island warmth and a June heat spike drove New Zealand's winter to 9.7C, with 27 places logging record seasonal temperatures.

By RNZ • 2 min read • This month
Retailers warned against displaying images of suspected shoplifters
Data Protection

Retailers warned against displaying images of suspected shoplifters

Privacy and defamation risks are mounting as Auckland retailers post suspected shoplifters' CCTV images, experts say.

By RNZ • 4 min read • This month
Queenstown cable car project wins USD $150 million backing
Climate change

Queenstown cable car project wins USD $150 million backing

The non-binding deal could help ease Queenstown's congestion as the cable car scheme moves closer to construction and wider funding talks continue.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month
Spatial planning could impose high costs on small North Canterbury councils
Local Government

Spatial planning could impose high costs on small North Canterbury councils

Ratepayers in Kaikōura and Hurunui may face increases to cover Canterbury's spatial plan, with costs running into hundreds of thousands of dollars.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • This month