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SAS & Malala Fund predict impact of climate change on girls' education
EduTech

SAS & Malala Fund predict impact of climate change on girls' education

Malala Fund will use these findings to encourage leaders at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference and beyond to take action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2021

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Greatest risks to businesses in 2021
Disaster Recovery

Greatest risks to businesses in 2021

COVID-19 has pushed non-occupational disease to the top of the list, as businesses face rising cyber, health and climate risks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Apr 2021
Review of local government presents major opportunity
Hybrid & Remote Work

Review of local government presents major opportunity

Councils could gain new powers and funding tools as a two-year review seeks to overhaul a system critics say is unfit for today’s demands.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
Turning waste into quality housing
Clean technologies

Turning waste into quality housing

Waste from cartons and soft plastics will soon be turned into low-carbon building boards in New Zealand, diverting 4,000 tonnes from landfill a year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Apr 2021
Advances in construction long overdue
Smart Cities

Advances in construction long overdue

Poor data and slow adoption are leaving construction late, over budget and responsible for a growing share of emissions.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Apr 2021
Advances in construction long overdue
Smart Cities

Advances in construction long overdue

Digital twin tools could help cut costly delays and emissions, as 90% of infrastructure projects are still late or over budget.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Apr 2021
What successful light rail looks like for Auckland
Auckland Council

What successful light rail looks like for Auckland

Early clarity on route, funding and delivery could determine whether Auckland’s light rail eases congestion and unlocks more affordable homes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
How growing cities can still cut road emissions
Power / Energy

How growing cities can still cut road emissions

Wellington has cut net emissions by 7% in 20 years despite 26% growth, as EV chargers and car share schemes reshape transport.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Mar 2021
Tapping the power of wastewater
Power / Energy

Tapping the power of wastewater

Wastewater plants could cut costs and emissions by generating surplus heat and power, as Copenhagen and Turku already show.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Mar 2021
Congestion to worsen under Auckland’s $31b transport plan
Auckland Council

Congestion to worsen under Auckland’s $31b transport plan

Despite a $31 billion investment, Aucklanders are being warned motorway queues and emissions will still rise under the transport plan.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2021
Push for ‘plastic tax’ after rise in single-use plastics
eCommerce

Push for ‘plastic tax’ after rise in single-use plastics

Plastic waste could cost EU taxpayers or shoppers more as Brussels moves to levy EUR €0.80 per kilogramme on unrecycled packaging.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 7th Mar 2021
Eight trends shaping construction materials
Supply Chain

Eight trends shaping construction materials

Sustainability, modular builds and antimicrobial coatings are expected to reshape the sector as pandemic-era demand and supply shifts persist.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
How to become a successful green business
Supply Chain

How to become a successful green business

Establishing a carbon baseline gives firms a starting point to cut emissions, compare sites and plan against future climate targets.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
Heritage building reborn in country’s largest reuse project
Trade Me

Heritage building reborn in country’s largest reuse project

Resource consent has been granted for a planned Auckland office development that could retain 1.8 million kg of concrete and preserve heritage features.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
Solving the plastic crisis brick by brick
Clean technologies

Solving the plastic crisis brick by brick

Kenya’s building sector could cut landfill and emissions as Nzambi Matee turns non-recyclable plastic into bricks stronger than concrete.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2021
What will change under the new RMA reform strategy?
Earthquakes

What will change under the new RMA reform strategy?

Planning certainty may improve if the RMA is replaced, but businesses and councils fear new laws could still trigger costly litigation and delays.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2021
Ten golden rules for reforestation
Climate change

Ten golden rules for reforestation

Poorly planned tree planting could raise emissions and damage biodiversity unless projects protect existing forests and suit local conditions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Feb 2021
New Zealand not on track for net zero by 2050
Clean technologies

New Zealand not on track for net zero by 2050

Public consultation begins on a draft plan that says faster action is needed if Aotearoa is to stay within its climate targets.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 31st Jan 2021