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Does Auckland need a digital and technology advisor?
Cloud Services

Does Auckland need a digital and technology advisor?

Mayoral hopeful Victoria Crone proposes a digital guru to steer Auckland towards becoming a leading digital city.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016

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Magnet cities and the infrastructure conundrum
Auckland Council

Magnet cities and the infrastructure conundrum

Auckland’s rapid growth has left New Zealand grappling with housing shortages and overloaded transport, prompting calls for a rethink on planning.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Multi-million-dollar air traffic management revamp
Software Development

Multi-million-dollar air traffic management revamp

Travellers and airlines are set for safer, more efficient flights as Airways New Zealand replaces ageing control platforms in a USD $58 million overhaul.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
TranzAlpine service to resume
Disaster Recovery

TranzAlpine service to resume

Earlier-than-expected repairs will restore freight and tourist services on the Midland Line, boosting the West Coast economy after fire damage.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
Global shipping costs to rise by US$60 billion a year?
Reliance Industries

Global shipping costs to rise by US$60 billion a year?

Shipping firms may face a sharp squeeze as the IMO sulphur cap lifts fuel bills by as much as USD $60 billion a year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake

The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2017
Artificial intelligence set to have massive impact
Robotics

Artificial intelligence set to have massive impact

New Zealand risks falling behind unless businesses and government prepare for AI-driven disruption to jobs, productivity and policy, experts warn.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Bridge demolition about to begin
Disaster Recovery

Bridge demolition about to begin

Freight services on the Main North Line will be disrupted until Bridge 90 is replaced after quake damage cut the route near Hundalee.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Waterview ramp signals optimise traffic flows
NZTA

Waterview ramp signals optimise traffic flows

Drivers are unlikely to face major queues, with the new ramp signals expected to operate only when needed to keep Auckland traffic flowing safely.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Work progressing well on fire-damaged line
Disaster Recovery

Work progressing well on fire-damaged line

The reopened rail link would restore TranzAlpine passenger trips and freight traffic after a 300-hectare fire damaged bridges and signalling.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
Swiss algorithm merges manually-driven and automated vehicles
Robotics

Swiss algorithm merges manually-driven and automated vehicles

The new system could help self-driving cars mix safely with human drivers on busy roads, a key step towards smart traffic by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
Northern Corridor Improvements Board of Inquiry
Auckland Transport

Northern Corridor Improvements Board of Inquiry

Auckland road works are a step nearer, with a Board of Inquiry set to weigh the project and submissions later this year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
Board of Inquiry to consider East West Link transport project
Auckland Transport

Board of Inquiry to consider East West Link transport project

Public submissions will now test the East West Link, with the board process expected to give industry greater certainty over timing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Infrastructure and urban development breakthrough
Northland

Infrastructure and urban development breakthrough

Urban housing supply could rise faster as new legislation and a planned motorway route aim to ease Northland's growth bottlenecks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017
New bridges for SH1 to reduce congestion
Disaster Recovery

New bridges for SH1 to reduce congestion

Temporary bridges on the alternate route between Picton and Christchurch will ease delays after the Kaikoura quake, while SH1 repairs continue.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
KiwiRail at full steam to repair quake damage
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail at full steam to repair quake damage

Freight services have resumed from Lake Grassmere after KiwiRail reopened one section, while repairs continue on 709 quake-hit rail sites.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2017
Tender process begins for largest part of CRL project
Auckland Council

Tender process begins for largest part of CRL project

Auckland's underground rail link has moved closer to construction, with expressions of interest sought for tunnels, stations and rail systems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
KiwiRail on track to restore Main North Line
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail on track to restore Main North Line

More than 100 workers have repaired the Picton-to-Grassmere section, edging the earthquake-hit Main North Line closer to reopening.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017