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Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water

By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month

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Software-as-a-Service

ManageEngine expands in Ireland after 25% growth

Ireland is becoming a bigger profit engine for ManageEngine as the software group targets a 25% rise in local customers over two years.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Disaster Recovery

Winter storms leave Masterton council fund in the red

Road repairs from repeated storms have driven the council's emergency fund to a NZD $1.2 million deficit, with subsidies covering only part of the bill.

By Emily Ireland • 4 min read • Last month

Energy efficient

A sneak peak at the South Waikato Aquatics Centre

Tokoroa residents will regain indoor pool access on 3 October after a NZD $17 million revamp added a sauna, spa and better mobility access.

By Bronson Perich • 3 min read • Last month

Architecture

Rotorua Museum construction wraps up a decade after quake closure

Visitors must wait another two years, even after the long-delayed Rotorua Museum build was finished on time and under budget.

By Mathew Nash • 3 min read • Last month

Conservation

Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park could get $1 million grant from ratepayer funds

Ratepayers could help keep Christchurch's only open-range wildlife park afloat, as councillors weigh a NZD $1.2 million rescue package.

By Keiller MacDuff • 4 min read • Last month

Urban Planning

Proposed cell tower ruffles feathers in Twizel

Residents fear a third mast in Twizel's town centre could go up without consultation, as the council urges Connexa to talk to the community.

By Claire Taylor • 4 min read • Last month

Urban Planning

Fixing historic, contentious Petone Wharf one step closer

Ratepayers are set to fund the first stage of the long-delayed $11.6 million repair, after demolition plans triggered a 6,000-name protest.

By Justin Wong • 3 min read • Last month

Urban Planning

Council hits the accelerator on Rolleston ring-road roundabout

Residents may face higher borrowing costs if NZTA co-funding falls through, as the $5.37 million Rolleston roundabout is brought forward.

By Jonathan Leask • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

de Novo appoints Lynette Slater as Chief Executive

The Welsh digital transformation firm is reshaping its senior team as it expands across public sector and private clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Westpac first New Zealand bank to issue digital ID

Business customers can now verify bank account details faster and with less fraud risk as digital credentials debut through Govt.nz's app wallet.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Urban Planning

$14.9 million decision point for Whakatāne War Memorial Hall

Sports clubs will press Whakatāne councillors to back a single hall renewal plan, as staff warn phased works would prolong closures and raise costs.

By Diane McCarthy • 4 min read • Last month

Urban Planning

Closed-door debate on new Masterton town hall

Councillors have backed an invited tender process for the project, with the new venue expected to be built within the remaining NZD $25 million budget.

By Emily Ireland • 2 min read • Last month

Urban Planning

Tokoroa's new $2 million hub reflects changing face of public libraries

Residents can now pay rates, borrow books and book free meeting rooms in Tokoroa's revamped $2 million community hub.

By Bronson Perich • 3 min read • Last month

Risk & Compliance

Farmers question 'fairness' of 230-home Amberley sub-division

North Canterbury growers say the plan risks sacrificing productive farmland for a 230-home development with little consultation.

By David Hill • 4 min read • Last month

IT Industry

Virgin Media O2 launches GBP £3m device reuse fund

Millions of unused phones and laptops could be redirected to people without kit as the telecoms group backs local reuse schemes until 2030.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Urban Planning

'It's hell': Queenstown workers, mayor, firefighter fed up with traffic congestion

Chronic gridlock is forcing missed call-outs, long school runs and stalled businesses, prompting Queenstown officials to seek fixes.

By Katie Todd • 4 min read • Last month

Real estate

Councils to be allowed to charge developers with new levy from 2029

Existing ratepayers could be spared higher bills as councils prepare to shift more of the cost of new housing infrastructure onto developers from 2029.

By Giles Dexter • 4 min read • Last month