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Gisborne council to explore campervan dump station after decade-long push
Pressure is mounting on Gisborne's tourism infrastructure, with councillors weighing a campervan waste site after years of complaints and a closure.
Rakaia's new water meters struggle with wi-fi reception
About a quarter of the Rakaia rollout cannot yet report readings, leaving Ashburton District Council unable to rely on the system for wider use.
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Waikato councils say a 4% rates cap will squeeze funding for water and wastewater, as mayors accuse ministers of hypocrisy.
Gisborne bus patronage falls 16% as public transport network faces changes
Passenger losses have prompted a review of Gisborne's routes, stops and school services after bus use fell 16% in six months.
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Our Editorial Team
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Mike Bishara
Features Editor
Mike has a long history writing about the infrastructure, building, construction and safety industries. These days he covers these topics for our Industrial-focused news sites across Australia and New Zealand.
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.
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Sofiah Nichole Salivio
News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
Tom Richmond
Reviewer
Originally from the Isle of Man, Tom has been contributing to our sites for a number of years. He loves sport, tech and cars. In his spare time, you’ll either find him on the golf course, playing football or test-driving a new car.
Anthony Caruana
Interview Editor
Anthony has been living and breathing technology since he was a child. He has contributed to almost every major technology publication in Australia as well as editing a few along the way. In his spare time, he likes to run, especially on trails, and plays Australian Rules football through the winter.
Analyst Insights
Industry research and analysis from leading firms.
Siemens named Leader in Gartner QMS software ranking
Siemens named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for quality management software, spotlighting its AI-enabled, integrated QMS portfolio.
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Schneider Electric has been named a Leader in IDC's 2025 Energy Transition Services report, praised for digital innovation and global expertise in net-zero solutions.
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IFS reports 22% growth in annual recurring revenue as global industries rapidly adopt its Industrial AI software in mission-critical operations.
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Siemens has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms, recognising its strong AI-driven solutions and global reach.
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