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New Zealand report flags strain in wastewater networks

Untreated discharges, leakage and ageing assets are putting public health and the environment at risk, the water watchdog says.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

Sustainability

A deep dive into RMA reform

Business faces a faster, narrower consenting regime as ministers unveil bills to replace the RMA by mid-2026.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026

Law

Government seeking ‘common ground’ with opposition on RMA reforms

Cross-party backing is being sought to deliver a planning overhaul that could cut compliance costs by 45% while balancing development and environmental protection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025

DataCentre infrastructure

Is voluntary cybersecurity enough for NZ's critical infrastructure?

Critical infrastructure - that term by itself sounds impressive, maybe even distressing. But what makes critical infrastructure so significant?.

By Jan Klinkner • 6 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022

Data Analytics

New study reveals ballooning cost of resource consents

Smaller infrastructure projects are hit hardest, as consenting now costs $1.29 billion a year and delays have nearly doubled.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021

National Standards

Water regulation a major step forward

Thousands of New Zealanders could be spared waterborne illness as a new regulator extends oversight to all suppliers and tighter standards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019

Risk & Compliance

Hawke’s Bay company first to gain meth test accreditation

Property owners are set to get greater assurance after a Hawke’s Bay firm became New Zealand’s first accredited methamphetamine testing provider.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Mar 2018

Risk & Compliance

Formal collaboration needed for safe drinking water

A national overhaul is being urged to close gaps in oversight after the Havelock North outbreak exposed weak co-operation across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

National Standards

Fluoridation Bill report highlights funding issue

Communities could face the cost of fluoridation after the committee backed a bill that shifts decisions to health experts, LGNZ says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

eLearning

Blogging keeps kids learning over 'summer slump'

Summer holiday slump in learning retention has been combated by a digital programme developed by the University of Auckland.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017

EduTech

Education sector rejects Govt's National Standards assessment tool

Educators slam new Govt assessment tool, claiming it narrows curriculum focus and undermines quality teaching by emphasising flawed standards.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017

National Standards

National Standards in schools: New survey finds out what educators really think

New Zealand principals and teachers are questioning the impact of National Standards on student achievement and motivation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016

EduTech

Calls for review of national standards

NZ education sector demands a review of national standards, citing lack of confidence and effectiveness, per Principals' Federation spokesperson.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2013

EduTech

Snapshot of key educational statistics now online

New educational data provides insight into school performance, drawing both interest and criticism over its accuracy and fairness.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2013

Global Stories

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Unified Communications

Scam Awareness Week shines a light on the collective effort needed to fight scams

Australians lost over AUD $119 million to scams in early 2025, highlighting the urgent need for collective action from individuals, businesses and government.

By Sumir Bhatia • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025