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Farmers looking for data to help change bad habits
Agricultural Technology

Farmers looking for data to help change bad habits

It is no secret that agriculture is a massive cause of environmental issues in NZ. Farmers say they are willing to change, if they get the right data.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2019
Aussie tech company aims to nix shipping emissions globally
Clean technologies

Aussie tech company aims to nix shipping emissions globally

Calix claims its exhaust scrubbing technology can go as far as making the global shipping industry carbon negative.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Microsoft pushes India towards climate change goals with new solar energy deal
Power / Energy

Microsoft pushes India towards climate change goals with new solar energy deal

Microsoft has completed its first ever solar energy deal in India, purchasing 3MW of solar-powered electricity.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Tourists feel the chill of Antarctica in Air NZ's next safety video
Marketing Technologies

Tourists feel the chill of Antarctica in Air NZ's next safety video

Air NZ's next safety video will highlight the fundamental importance of Antarctica in understanding global climate change.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Tech predicted to have biggest impact on future - over increased equality
Clean technologies

Tech predicted to have biggest impact on future - over increased equality

In a survey commissioned by Vodafone Group, almost a fifth of respondents put technological innovation at the top of the list.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Remote observation tech gives classrooms an Ocean view
EduTech

Remote observation tech gives classrooms an Ocean view

Using tech-enabled ocean observation tools, a teacher in Hampton Hill School is bringing the science of the seas into her classroom.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Climate change and sustainability top of the agenda for smart city objectives
Smart Cities

Climate change and sustainability top of the agenda for smart city objectives

​Climate change, resilience and sustainability will make up half of all smart city objectives by 2020, according to the latest research from Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2016
Digital divide and climate change: Huawei outlines their commitments
Supply Chain

Digital divide and climate change: Huawei outlines their commitments

Huawei pledges action on climate and digital gaps, revealing eco-goals and tech outreach in their latest sustainability report.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2016
UPDATE: New Zealand, South Korea conclude free-trade agreement
Agricultural Technology

UPDATE: New Zealand, South Korea conclude free-trade agreement

NZ and South Korea seal a free-trade deal, slashing $230m in export tariffs, aiming to boost two-way trade currently valued at $4bn.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2014
Can ICT be a force for positive change in the world?
Hyperscale

Can ICT be a force for positive change in the world?

Dimension Data's 2013 Sustainability Report underscores how ICT solutions can drive environmental sustainability, reducing travel, energy, and waste.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Climate change stories

Wellington to support startups tackling climate change
Clean technologies

Wellington to support startups tackling climate change

The Zero Carbon Challenge is a programme bringing together business, social enterprise, and local government to promote the low carbon economy.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2019
New report shines a light on the reality of sustainability in NZ
Clean technologies

New report shines a light on the reality of sustainability in NZ

Kiwi report reveals deep concern for UN goals, with stark gender divide on priorities for a sustainable future.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
James Shaw, electric cars & the winners of the 2017 Sustainable Business Awards
DataCentre infrastructure

James Shaw, electric cars & the winners of the 2017 Sustainable Business Awards

New Zealand Post wins top award at the NZI Sustainable Business Awards 2017, recognising its commitment to sustainability.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Small-town New Zealand organisation ranked tenth in the world for climate change work
Clean technologies

Small-town New Zealand organisation ranked tenth in the world for climate change work

Motu, a small research organisation from New Zealand, has been ranked tenth in the world for their climate change work.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
NZ Super Fund gets AAA rating following release of climate change strategy
Risk & Compliance

NZ Super Fund gets AAA rating following release of climate change strategy

European asset owners are the global leaders on managing climate risk but Australia and New Zealand are now beginning to rival Europe.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Bring your climate change solution to life with Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge
DataCentre infrastructure

Bring your climate change solution to life with Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge

Wellington's Smart Energy Challenge returns, funding citizen innovations tackling climate change. Apply by 15 Feb to energize your idea!.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2015
Meridian Energy abandons QLD hyrdo plans on 'puzzling' Australian stance
Clean technologies

Meridian Energy abandons QLD hyrdo plans on 'puzzling' Australian stance

Meridian Energy, the partially privatised electricity generator and retailer, has abandoned plans for a Queensland hydro power project, blaming the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014
Little appoints shadow Cabinet: Robertson finance, King deputy
EduTech

Little appoints shadow Cabinet: Robertson finance, King deputy

Newly elected Labour Party leader Andrew Little has appointed his closest rival for the job, Grant Robertson, to the crucial finance role previousl.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014