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Local Government stories

Jennifer Anderson appointed as CIO of UK Infrastructure Bank

Tech veteran Jennifer Anderson joins UK Infrastructure Bank as CIO, promising to leverage her two-decade experience for the bank's digital initiatives and sustainable economic growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024

Software-as-a-Service

North Herts Council adopts TechnologyOne's SaaS ERP suite for enhanced services

North Herts Council will adopt TechnologyOne's SaaS enterprise resource planning suite to improve service delivery and efficiency.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023

Unified Communications

John Clarke, Joins Netcall as Head of Client Solutions - Health

Health tech firm Netcall hires ex-CIO John Clarke to lead client solutions, aiding NHS digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023

Health Technologies

Celebrating 25 years, PaperCut Software saves 386,391 trees and counting

Celebrating 25 years, PaperCut Software has saved an estimated 386,391 trees by preventing 3.2B pages being printed.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023

Global Stories

Local Government stories

Health Technologies

Zivver wins top email security award at Cyber Defence Magazines Awards

Zivver, an email security provider, wins top accolade in email security management at the Cyber Defence Magazines Awards.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Local Government stories

Public Sector

Local infrastructure funding model ‘unsustainable’

Councils face double-digit rate rises as New Zealand’s infrastructure backlog deepens, with leaders warning the current funding model is unsustainable.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023

Northland

Water quality goals ‘extremely challenging’

Three-quarters of Aotearoa’s land is adding too much E. coli to waterways, with farms facing the biggest cuts to meet national targets.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Data Analytics

Waikato Regional Council achieves digital modernisation with Infor

Waikato Regional Council propels into digital age with transition to cloud-based Infor CloudSuite Public Sector.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023

New Zealand Labour Party

Could NZ take a Texas approach to MDRS?

A Houston-style street vote could let homeowners opt out locally, easing resistance to higher-density housing rules across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023

Supply Chain

Transportation of dangerous goods a rising concern in the US

Recent rail incidents have heightened calls for clearer US rules and closer industry-government cooperation on hazardous materials safety.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

Local Government

All-in-one pothole repairing machine arrives in NZ

Road crews could cut repair times and cone disruption as the first Pothole Pro lands in New Zealand for demonstrations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023

Public Sector

Quick infrastructure wins for Luxon’s first 100 days

New Zealand’s infrastructure gap could widen without faster approvals, as the group urges PPPs, city deals and water reforms in Luxon’s first 100 days.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023

Supply Chain

Changing the way we plan infrastructure resilience

The report says Cyclone Gabrielle exposed how failures in power, water and communications can cascade across New Zealand's critical networks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023

Housing

Empowering CLTs to deliver affordable housing worldwide

New research says the model could help low-income families and key workers secure homes for generations in Aotearoa New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023

Energy efficient

Why tenants are happier in public housing

Security of tenure may explain why public housing residents report wellbeing levels similar to owner-occupiers, according to new research.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023

Disaster Recovery

23 recommendations for the next government

New Zealand’s infrastructure sector is urging the incoming Government to speed up investment, reform planning and tap private capital.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023

Local Government

Legislative tweak opens door for inter-regional public transport

Councils will find it easier to coordinate cross-border routes after Parliament removed an exemption that had blocked them from regional transport plans.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2023