The Ultimate Guide to Clean technologies
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Clean technologies.
What to know about Clean technologies
CleanTech is a dynamic field dedicated to advancing technologies and innovations that promote environmental sustainability and reduce carbon footprints. This sector encompasses a broad range of initiatives, from renewable energy and energy-efficient data centers to sustainable manufacturing practices and AI-driven environmental solutions.
Exploring our CleanTech stories reveals how governments, enterprises, and startups are harnessing technology to address pressing climate challenges. Readers will find insights into AI-powered tools accelerating green assessments, breakthroughs in solar and battery storage, advancements in eco-friendly data centers, and initiatives driving the transition to low-carbon economies globally.
By following CleanTech developments, readers can learn about the intersection of technology and sustainability, understand emerging trends such as green financing, electric vehicle infrastructure expansion, and smart energy management, and discover practical approaches to achieving net-zero targets. This collection underscores the critical role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future and offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of clean technologies.
Kiwi Clean technologies News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Aimer Farming wins NZD $600,000 for AI pasture tools
Government backing will help more than 10,000 farmers use AI pasture tools that speed grazing and feed decisions across New Zealand farms.
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
The warehouse clear-out freed space for a major supply chain group while diverting 2.5 tonnes of old electronics from landfill.
DOC launches satellite sensors trial in remote parks
Fewer helicopter checks and faster maintenance could save DOC more than $1 million over six years at hard-to-reach park sites.
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft’s AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company’s NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.
New Zealand firms seek energy certainty to boost investment
Energy uncertainty is delaying spending, with 39 per cent of firms postponing expansion plans as costs and supply stay volatile.
One NZ readies satellite texts as Cyclone Vaianu nears
Customers in storm-hit areas could still text if mobile coverage fails, as One NZ prepares satellite backup ahead of Cyclone Vaianu.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Clean technologies
Data centre market set to hit USD $1.08 trillion by 2034
Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
SoftwareOne unifies APAC direct businesses under one brand
Why brand visibility is the most critical metric in today's AI-driven world
Understanding the value of virtual power plants as grid resources
Featured News
'Self-learning' AI big boon for Qualtrics' CX
Companies using AI for customer experience are cutting churn and lifting revenue, with Qualtrics saying richer feedback can triple insights.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Reviews
Hands-on review: Casa Pop-Up Desk for hybrid work
Game review: Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)
Hands-on Review: Logitech Zone Wireless 2 ES headset
Hands-on Review: Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + Cellular
Hands-on Review: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x Wireless headset
Hands-on Review: JBL Charge 6 portable speaker
Hands-on Review: Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI laptop
Hands-on Review: MacBook Air M4 - Apple's lightest laptop gets smarter
Expert Columns
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
Tariffs and sustainability: Why master data is a supply chain game-changer
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Why data infrastructure will decide which AI strategies succeed in 2026
The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination
Points, personalisation and innovation: How industry leaders are redefining loyalty
Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD
Tap into the future: How the University of Sydney transformed campus life with digital ID
Style, substance, and strategy: Drawing similarities between pageantry and PR
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Clean technologies News
Scentian Bio raises GBP £5.5 million for food sensor
The new funding will help Scentian Bio start shipping its handheld food quality sensor within months and set up manufacturing in Auckland.
TenPeaks appoints Whineray as Independent Chairman
Its carve-out from Spark leaves the operator expanding 11 New Zealand sites as cloud and AI demand drives more data centre capacity needs.
New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards names record 2026 finalists
More than 300 entries have made judging harder as the awards reflect a tech sector valued at over NZD $23 billion.
New Zealand opens Te Rua archive centre in Wellington
The 48-hour power-failure buffer is meant to protect fragile records from climate and quake risks at New Zealand’s new archive hub.
NZ insured losses hit NZ$120 million after calm year
New Zealand's insured natural hazard losses reached NZD $120 million in 2025, a second straight below-average year after 2023's spike.
One NZ adds rooftop solar to power Christchurch data
One NZ installs its first major rooftop solar array to help power a Christchurch data centre and nearby stadium mobile coverage site.
NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury distribution hub
NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury hub, consolidating five centres into one high-speed, solar-backed national distribution site.
Aimer Farming appoints Shane Nolan as Chief Revenue Officer
Aimer Farming names agritech veteran Shane Nolan chief revenue officer as it targets rapid growth for its AIMER pasture tool.
Datagrid signs 140MW deal to power Southland AI campus
Datagrid strikes 140MW, 15-year power deal with Mercury to anchor a renewable AI data centre campus planned for Southland by 2028.
The hidden role of integrated systems in meeting ESG goals
Integrated security systems are quietly becoming ESG powerhouses, slashing energy use, waste and risks across global supply chains.
The 5 trends that will shape the scale of AI in 2026
AI's 2026 breakthrough will hinge on power, cooling, smarter grids and skills as data centres scale to support hotter, denser workloads.
International Women's Day: Why data sovereignty demands stronger leadership
As cloud use surges, New Zealand leaders face rising data sovereignty risks demanding clearer oversight, accountability and diverse leadership.
AoFrio hits record revenue as EBITDA jumps 40 percent
AoFrio posts record NZD $83.2 million revenue as EBITDA jumps 40%, but tariff headwinds leave sales short of guidance for the year.
TenPeaks launches NZ data centre group after Spark carve-out
Newly carved-out TenPeaks launches in New Zealand with 11 data centres and plans NZD $3 billion-plus in growth-focused capacity builds.
Daikin opens NZ hub reusing refrigerant to cut emissions
Daikin opens Christchurch hub using reclaimed refrigerant in its own systems, cutting emissions and tightening NZ HVAC supply chains.
Auckland, Northland most at risk in NZ resilience index
Auckland and Northland top a new index of New Zealand's most fragile infrastructure, as experts urge maintenance-first spending on resilience.
Exclusive: Sustainability expert warns NZ must reassess data centre water use
New Zealand risks long-term water and power strain from AI data centres unless regulators toughen scrutiny of their resource footprint.
Hectre raises NZD $12m to power AI fruit data push
Auckland agritech firm Hectre raises NZD $12m in an oversubscribed Series A to scale its AI-powered fruit data platform globally.
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Fantasy dairy league turns real New Zealand cows into stars
Meadow Fresh launches a fantasy league where real New Zealand cows earn points via smart-collar data, with NZD $20,000 up for grabs.
Enatel opens new Christchurch hub to power exports
Enatel opens a new multi-million-dollar Christchurch hub, uniting 200 staff to scale high-tech battery charger exports from New Zealand.
Job Moves
TenPeaks appoints Whineray as Independent Chairman
Aimer Farming appoints Shane Nolan as Chief Revenue Officer
Tower appoints new technology leaders to drive digital strategy
DLA Piper expands New Zealand team with senior promotions & hires
Shannon Harris appointed HP New Zealand Managing Director
Schneider Electric appoints Oliver Hill to lead NZ team
Ricardo Buranello joins Teletrac Navman as CFO & COO
Susannah Redstone appointed as General Manager at Digital Island
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Lodestone Energy Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
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