$141k bill for Hauraki council to fix non-compliant plants
about 8 hours agoRatepayers could face a NZD $141,388 repair bill as Hauraki council moves to bring three water plants up to code.
Kiwi stories
Rockwell hosts OT cybersecurity roundtable in Hamilton
Industrial operators face mounting cyber risks as the roundtable will focus on keeping critical services running while tightening OT defences.
Weather: Heavy rain falls on lower North, upper South Island
Heavy rain and slips have closed several South Island highways, with travellers urged to delay journeys and snow also forecast.
Port of Tauranga will almost double its handling capacity following fast-track approval
New wharves and dredging will ease congestion at New Zealand's biggest cargo port, after approval for a long-delayed expansion.
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.
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.
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.
Are patchy gov responses to climate change enough?
Climate risks are already costing New Zealand billions a year as the government faces renewed criticism for its patchy adaptation plan.
Editor Interviews
Conversations with technology leaders, founders and operators.
Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future
AI tools could cut utility costs and reduce customer friction as Gentrack's new Chief Technology Officer pushes a more proactive service model.
Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job
Construction firms can now monitor dust, noise and weather remotely, helping avoid delays and environmental breaches across hundreds of sites.
Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Geotab: Now's the time to get a grip on fuel consumption
Fleet operators could save millions by using telematics to curb idling, harsh driving and waste as fuel prices keep climbing.
Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Titan of Tech - Nadene Serman of Infotrack
Nadene Serman, Global CTO of Infotrack, champions innovation and inclusion in tech, driving customer-first solutions across multiple nations.
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Expert Opinions
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Property PR failures can cost developments before they reach market
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Infrastructure communications failures are putting major projects at risk
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Latest News
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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.
Austroads releases climate adaptation guide for roads
Road agencies now have a structured way to rank climate defences as extreme weather disrupts networks and strains adaptation budgets.
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.
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.
Our Editorial Team
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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.
Damian Seeto
Gaming Contributor
Damian has been contributing to our sites since 2009 and is always available whenever a video game needs to be reviewed. Aside from being a big gamer, he is also one of biggest professional wrestling fans. Damian likes Star Wars, comic book movies and Metallica.
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Darren Price
Consumer & Gaming Writer
Darren Price has been playing video games and messing with technology for 45 years. For the last fifteen years he’s been writing about games and tech, as well. He hates sport, but loves sports video games - which he puts down to a mixture of being annoyingly contrary and extremely lazy. Whilst he is completely tone deaf, he considers Rock Band to be his guilty pleasure. A geek from way back, Darren builds his own computers, collects comic books, owns several lightsabers and is a sucker for video-gaming merchandise.
David Shilovsky
Interview Editor
David joins us from a primarly sports reporting background, but has a keen interest across all facets of technology, especially any Apple product, the latest in OLED televisions and gaming consoles. He brings significant editorial experience to the role, with various digital and print publications on his CV. In his spare time, David enjoys watching or playing sport, playing video games and checking out live music.
Donovan Jackson
Interview Editor
Fascinated by the technology industry after a visit to a Computer Faire in 1998, Donovan Jackson first worked as a public relations consultant for enterprise software and hardware distribution companies in 2000, then as a journalist for IDG-affiliated channel and trade publications, and as a producer of commercial content as an agency owner through the 2000s and 2010s. He has served as ITBrief editor in the last days of the printed magazine, and has a long association with IndustrialDay as a contributor to special projects. Donovan has wide interests spanning technology, philosophy, bicycles, literature, psychology, motorcycles, travel, geography, history, general knowledge, and various combinations of these and other subjects.
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.
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Schneider Electric named Leader for energy transition services
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.
Sat, 15th Nov 2025
IFS revenue up 22% as global industry accelerates AI adoption
IFS reports 22% growth in annual recurring revenue as global industries rapidly adopt its Industrial AI software in mission-critical operations.
Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Siemens named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IIoT platforms
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.
Thu, 9th Oct 2025