Kiwi software enhances Pūhoi to Warkworth project
New Zealand software innovator CS-VUE has enhanced an environmental compliance management system for one of the country’s largest infrastructure projects. Continue →
Browsing: Environment
New compact, clog-free solid-liquid separator
A new clog-free automatic liquid-to-solid waste separator compact is ideal for dewatering applications ranging from food processing, food waste, grease trap and waste oil through to municipal wastewater sludge, livestock manure and agribusiness processes. Continue →
Christchurch – city of choice?
Christchurch has a golden opportunity to become New Zealand’s number one city of choice as the rebuild takes effect, outgoing Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Peter Townsend claims. Continue →
Decongesting Auckland’s roads must start now
Auckland urgently needs to upgrade its transport infrastructure and a good place to start is by decongesting the city’s roads, says National Road Carriers CEO David Aitken. Continue →
Trenchless technology minimises disruption
The old expression “out of sight, out of mind” that applied for many years to municipal sewer systems no longer holds true. Continue →
Australian supermarkets phasing out plastic bags
Two Australian supermarket chains have stolen a march on their New Zealand counterparts by voluntarily reducing the use of plastic bags. Continue →
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
World-changing Kiwi innovations finalists have been named for the annual New Zealand Innovation Awards. Continue →
Irrigation changes needed to deliver rural prosperity
The change to the constitution of Crown Irrigation Investments Limited (CIIL) to allow it to fund water storage projects that directly lead to environmental benefits is a very positive step, the country’s leading infrastructure body believes. Continue →
New technologies helping clean up waterways
New Zealand farmers and companies are starting to use Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, data analytics and automation to decrease impact on New Zealand rivers, a leading national tech expert observes. Continue →
Climate change to play a major role in election
All major political parties are pledging to make climate change a priority, according to a recent poll. Continue →
How to have a renewable energy world by 2050
The latest roadmap to a 100 per cent renewable energy future from Stanford’s Mark Z. Continue →
New benefits for electric vehicle owners
Heavy electric vehicles will soon be exempt from road user charges, while drivers of electric vehicles may be allowed to use bus and high occupancy vehicle lanes. Continue →
More money needed to address Auckland’s growth
A joint report by the government and Auckland Council has identified a $5.9 billion shortfall in the transport funding Auckland needs for the next decade. Continue →
Industry-leading corrosion training courses available
New Zealand is the place to be for the latest corrosion seminars and training courses over the next few months. Continue →
Electrifying innovation wins major energy award
ChargeNet NZ won the Innovation in Energy Award at the prestigious Deloitte Energy Excellence 2017 Awards. Continue →
Emissions scheme gets scientists hot under the collar
The government’s recent package of changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) hasn’t impressed New Zealand’s leading scientists. Continue →
Greenhouse gases scheme has room to grow
New Zealand is the first, and still the only, country to fully include forest landowners in a greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme, but there is still room for improvement according to Motu Economic and Public Policy Research. Continue →
Palmerston North green grabs local government gold
The environmental gains that can be made over the long term and through the dedication of many have reaped rewards for Palmerston North City Council. Continue →
Weather tantrums more likely with global warming
Extreme El Niño events are likely to become twice as common even if global warming is kept to only 1.5C. Continue →
New tools to help meet climate change targets
The government is making several changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to “ensure it puts New Zealand in the best possible position” to achieve its ambitious 2030 emissions reduction target. Continue →