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Seeing Machines and Devant to enhance transport safety

Seeing Machines announces collaboration with Devant to accelerate machine learning capabilities as regulatory deadlines approach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023

Platform-as-a-Service

Account-based Ticketing (ABT) – the continued deep dive

New forms of travel media like biometrics and ultra-wideband will be easier to adopt without drastically altering the back office.

By Simon McLevie • 5 min read • Mon, 15th May 2023

Semiconductors

How legacy tech can mitigate supply chain issues and foster sustainable IT

Global supply chains are facing multiple issues, including chip shortages, energy crises, transport disruptions, and labor shortages.

By Alex Tatham • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2022

Software-as-a-Service

Zoom2u acquires Talcasoft to expand Locate2u's functionality

Zoom2u, a provider of real-time tracking delivery solutions, has acquired Talcasoft transport management software to expand the functionality of Locate2u.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Transport stories

Auckland Transport

Te Huia train fails to stop — is its ban from Auckland justified?

Passengers heading into Auckland now face a Papakura transfer after Te Huia was barred from the electrified network following two red-signal incidents.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Sun, 16th Jul 2023

Agricultural Technology

Myriota appoints Mike Kerrigan as Chief Commercial Officer

Myriota, an Australian direct-to-orbit IoT communications leader, appoints Mike Kerrigan as CCO to support global expansion and growth. #IoT.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2023

Climate change

Wellington hosts rail conference

Passenger rail could cut emissions and widen access, but chronic underinvestment and patchy national coordination still hold New Zealand back.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023

Supply Chain

Harbour bridge closures ‘over-cautious’ after 2020 incident

Auckland businesses face repeated disruptions as the transport agency’s lower wind thresholds keep forcing Harbour Bridge closures and delays.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2023

Downer

Waste concrete gets new life in Wellington transport project

The new paths should help Wellington residents travel more easily while diverting waste concrete and asphalt from landfill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2023

Wellington Regional Council

New trains to sit idle 94% of the time

Passengers could see little benefit from the refurbished Capital Connection fleet, which is expected to be idle most of the time without new services.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2023

Auckland Council

Too much consultation, not enough action

Auckland Transport risks paralysis if it keeps seeking public input on tiny road changes already covered by approved plans.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 29th May 2023

Auckland Council

Pre-election conversations we need to be having

Infrastructure New Zealand wants parties to back simpler funding, congestion charging and stronger oversight to tackle the country's infrastructure deficit.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023

Disaster Recovery

New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit — can the private sector bridge the gap?

Cyclone Gabrielle has deepened New Zealand's infrastructure shortfall, as officials say public funding alone cannot cover a NZD $210 billion gap.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2023

Labour

Infrastructure New Zealand welcomes Nick Leggett as its new Chief Executive

New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit of USD $210 billion will face fresh scrutiny as Nick Leggett takes charge of the sector body on 24 April.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023

Sustainability

Ventia appoints new senior

New Zealand clients may see broader infrastructure support as Ventia expands its local leadership with a newly created executive role.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2023

Disaster Recovery

Second Auckland harbour crossing ‘stupidest transport project ever’

Public consultation on the Waitematā Harbour crossing begins with options costing up to GBP £12.5 billion and facing carbon concerns.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023

Commerce Commission

Inside Auckland Airport’s multi-billion-dollar redevelopment

Travellers will soon pass under one roof as the airport replaces its ageing 57-year-old domestic terminal in a NZD $3.9 billion rebuild.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2023

Green Party

ACT & Greens agree fuel tax cut ‘poorly targeted’

Critics say the extension shifts more than NZD $1.3 billion a year from roads to petrol discounts, favouring higher earners over low-income households.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023