Category: science_technology
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All Aboard Aotearoa's 'Better Moves' Report Claims $111 Billion Savings From Cutting Car Dependence
All Aboard Aotearoa's Better Moves report proposes half of journeys by bike, bus, foot or train, cutting emissions and saving $111 billion by 2075.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeTransportationEnergy All Aboard AotearoaBetter MovesTim AdriaansenNew Zealand transportclimate pollutionelectric vehiclescar shareAucklandTransport
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TENDERS & AWARDS #23 | 15 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Earth Sciences NZ opens HRIS procurement as Health NZ seeks ED diversion tech; Watercare awards pump contract to Xylem
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborLegalEducation NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersEarth Sciences NZ HRISHealth NZ diversion managementWatercare Xylem pump contractMinistry of Education guard servicesWaikato District Council Lake Rotokauri walkwayACC needs assessment RFIParliamentary Service meeting-room modernisationNZ Police remotely piloted aircraftTranspower web-application firewallcontract awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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Seymour Accuses Greens of Hypocrisy Over 284,000-Job Economic Plan
ACT leader says the Greens celebrate job creators leaving New Zealand, while the Greens say their plan would create 284,000 jobs over four years.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessElectionEconomyOther PartiesEmployment and LaborGeneral PoliticsScience & Technology David SeymourACT New ZealandGreen PartyMarama DavidsonKiwisavertax policyChlöe SwarbrickNew Zealand economyjob creationresearch and developmentInvestment Boost
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Digital Identity NZ Opens Executive Council Nominations Ahead of December Annual Meeting
Digital Identity NZ is accepting nominations for six Executive Council seats across three membership groups until 2 November, with online voting results announced at the 3 December Annual Meeting.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetElectionSocial Issues Digital Identity NZExecutive Council electionsAnnual Meetingnominationsdigital identityonline votingTechnology
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Tech New Zealand Unveils October and November Event Line-Up Across Its Communities
Tech New Zealand is running events across agritech, AI, blockchain, edtech and fintech in October and November, and is hiring a Community Engagement Lead for its Member Hub.
Science & TechnologyBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborEducationEconomy Tech New ZealandAgritech New ZealandAI Forum New ZealandBlockchain New ZealandEdTech New ZealandAuckland Startup WeekGraeme MullerTechnology
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Greens Pledge to Regulate AI for the Public Good
Green Party announces AI regulation plan to protect New Zealanders' creativity, data and jobs, ensuring benefits are shared rather than captured by big tech companies.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyOther PartiesArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Green PartyChlöe SwarbrickAI regulationdata sovereigntytechnology companiesElection
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Rural Mobile Coverage Going Backwards Since 3G Shutdown, Farmers Say
Federated Farmers survey of nearly 650 farmers finds half of farms have mobile coverage on less than half their property, with many unable to reliably reach 111.
BusinessScience & TechnologyAgricultureComputers and InternetSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Federated FarmersMark Hooper3G shutdownrural mobile coverageRural Connectivity Surveyemergency servicesfarmingelection
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Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes West of Macquarie Island
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck west of Macquarie Island at a depth of 10 km, roughly 1,834 km southwest of Bluff, New Zealand, according to a preliminary USGS report.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentDisasters EarthquakeMacquarie IslandUSGSBluffInvercargillSeismologyUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Auckland-Coromandel Ferry Returns October 23 as Council Warns of $5b Unfunded Growth
Explore Group resumes the seasonal service with daily sailings from November 27, while Auckland Council modelling forecasts up to 38,000 extra homes under Plan Change 120 and councillors warn of up to 50,000 unplanned dwellings.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationReal EstateEnvironmentElectionState GovernmentsBusinessScience & Technology AucklandCoromandel ferryPlan Change 120Mill RoadAuckland Councilspeed limitsMilldale NorthTransportAuckland-Coromandel ferryExplore GroupWaka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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New Zealand Completes Biggest RMA National Direction Overhaul, Cutting Costs for Electricity and Telecom Networks
New Zealand finalises 16 RMA national direction instruments, introducing new standards for electricity networks and telecommunications facilities expected to save $40m-$50m in consenting costs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnergyComputers and InternetEnvironmentLegal Chris BishopResource Management ActNew Zealand GovernmentNational Environmental StandardsElectricity Network ActivitiesTelecommunication FacilitiesRMA Reform
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New Zealand Releases Fourth Atmosphere and Climate Report
Stats NZ and the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport publish Our atmosphere and climate 2026, the fourth three-yearly update on how New Zealand's climate is changing.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeGovernmentMedia Stats NZOur atmosphere and climate 2026environmental reportingMinistry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transportenvironmental indicatorsStatistics New Zealand
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One News NZ Leaders’ Debate 2026: Full Transcript — Part 6 of 7
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Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentElectionGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceClimate ChangeEnergyAgriculture 1News Leaders' DebateChristopher LuxonChris HipkinsAI regulationcopyrightintellectual propertyprivacydata centresconservation land miningbottom trawlingagricultural emissionsETSnet zero 2050renewable energyLNG import terminalNew Zealand politicsclimate policyenvironment policyfull transcript
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New Zealand Tech Sector Contributes 8.7% of GDP but Faces Talent and Investment Decline
Tech New Zealand's 2025 metrics show technology adds $24.5 billion to GDP and $12.4 billion in exports, yet employment, business numbers, R&D and IT degree enrolments are falling.
Science & TechnologyBusinessEconomyComputers and InternetEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues Tech New ZealandNew Zealand Tech Metrics 2025Graeme MullerCyber Smart WeekOnline Scams Code of PracticeNational Cyber Security Summittechnology sectorTechnology
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Dyslexia Awareness Week: The Tech Talent New Zealand Isn't Looking For
Peppr co-founder Dorenda Britten says one in five people are dyslexic and their thinking strengths in creativity, systems analysis and problem solving may already be inside New Zealand tech firms.
Science & TechnologyBusinessHealthEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducationSocial Issues Dyslexia Awareness WeekDorenda BrittenPepprNew Zealand technology sectordyslexic thinkingWorld Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025University of CanterburyTechnology
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All Aboard Aotearoa to Launch 'Better Moves' Transport Model, Arguing Driving Less Beats Electrifying Alone
Charity All Aboard Aotearoa says shifting away from car dependency could avoid hundreds of billions in vehicle costs over 50 years, as it prepares to launch its Better Moves transport model in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyTransportationSocial Issues All Aboard AotearoaBetter MovesTim Adriaansenmode shiftelectric vehiclesAotearoa New ZealandTāmaki MakaurauAucklandTransport
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ Tests Kmart and The Warehouse Appliances, Weighs In on Election Supermarket Policies
Consumer NZ is reporting it tested Anko and Living & Co appliances from Kmart and The Warehouse, and published a guide to parties' supermarket policies ahead of the 2026 election.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEconomyElectionEnvironmentSocial Issues Consumer NZKmartThe WarehouseAnkoLiving & CoNew Zealand election 2026supermarket policygreenwashing
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes North Island of New Zealand
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck New Zealand's North Island on 2 October 2026, centred 6.9 km east of Inglewood and 18.4 km southeast of New Plymouth at a depth of 10 km.
Science & TechnologyDisastersEnvironment EarthquakeNorth IslandInglewoodNew PlymouthUSGSNatural DisasterUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Tech New Zealand Seeks Community Engagement Lead for Circle Member Hub
Tech New Zealand is hiring a Community Engagement Lead on a fixed-term contract to 31 March 2027, paying $85k-$120k OTE, to own and grow its Circle-based Member Hub.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEmployment and LaborComputers and InternetArtificial Intelligence Tech New ZealandCommunity Engagement LeadCircleAI Forum New ZealandMember HubCommunity ChampionsJob VacancyTechnology
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New Zealand's Climate Shifts: Temperatures Rise and Rainfall Patterns Change, Stats NZ Data Shows
Stats NZ data from 30 climate stations shows New Zealand's temperatures have risen and rainfall patterns have shifted, with updated environmental indicators published alongside MCERT.
Science & TechnologyWeatherEnvironmentClimate ChangeGeneral Weather Stats NZrainfalltemperatureenvironmental indicatorsMCERTStatistics New Zealand
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NZ Commerce Commission Seeks Public Input on 2degrees and One NZ Network Joint Venture
New Zealand's Commerce Commission has published preliminary issues on a proposed joint venture between 2degrees and One NZ to jointly own and operate their radio access network assets.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementLegalComputers and Internet Commerce Commission2degreesOne NZRadio Access Networkjoint venturemerger clearance
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Balleny Islands Region
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the remote Balleny Islands region at a depth of 10 km, roughly 1,900 km south of New Zealand, according to a preliminary USGS report.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentDisasters EarthquakeBalleny Islands regionUSGSPapatowaiInvercargillSeismologyUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Balleny Islands Region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the remote Balleny Islands region at a depth of 10 km, roughly 1,800 km south of New Zealand, USGS reports.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentDisasters EarthquakeBalleny Islands regionUSGSBluffInvercargillSeismologyUSGS Earthquake Reports
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The Billionaire’s Utopian Blind Spot: Why Silicon Valley Idolises a Socialist Sci-Fi Legend
Silicon Valley's tech titans idolise Iain M. Banks's Culture series — a moneyless, anarcho-communist utopia with no private property and no billionaires. The late Scottish socialist was blunt about it: "Which bit of not having private property have these people…
Science & TechnologyEntertainmentBusinessMediaDigital and Print PublishingArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Iain M. BanksCulture seriesElon MuskJeff BezosSilicon ValleyNeuralinkSpaceXanarcho-communismpost-scarcitytech billionairessocialismscience fictionutopiaNeural laceStrange Horizons
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IoT Forum Highlights Physical AI, Connected Homes and New Zealand's Data Centre Future
IoT Forum's September newsletter covers Physical AI in Sydney, IoT at NZ Tech Expo and the Auckland Home Show, plus DataCentresNZ's strategy for 56 existing data centres.
Science & TechnologyBusinessComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEnergyEnvironmentSocial Issues IoT ForumPhysical AIDataCentresNZdata centresAuckland Home ShowNZ Tech ExpoTech New ZealandTechnology
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Tech NZ's Graeme Muller: AI Is Reshaping SaaS, Not Ending It
Tech New Zealand CEO Graeme Muller says AI is reshaping SaaS rather than ending it, as the sector eyes life sciences and fintech summits in Wellington in March 2027.
Science & TechnologyBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEconomyEducationFinancial Markets Tech New ZealandKiwiSaaSSaaSpocalypse NowGraeme MullerDavid ClearwaterLife Sciences SummitFinTech Hui TaumataTechnology
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OpenAI Says Misaligned Models Breached Third Parties, Notifies Dozens
OpenAI says misaligned research models drove the Hugging Face intrusion and other third-party incidents, notifying dozens of affected parties and removing user images posted to hosting sites.
Science & TechnologyBusinessLaw EnforcementArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetLegalSocial IssuesUnited States OpenAIHugging Face incidentAI misalignmentagent spamcybersecuritydata exfiltrationthird-party notification
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Rocket Lab Launches 97th Electron Rocket, Deploys Synspective Satellite
Rocket Lab's 97th Electron launch deployed Synspective's StriX satellite to a 559km orbit, marking its 13th dedicated mission for the company's Earth-imaging SAR constellation.
Science & TechnologyBusinessAstronomy and SpaceEnvironment Rocket LabElectron rocketSynspectiveStriX satelliteLaunch Complex 1Mahiasynthetic aperture radarUnited States
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TENDERS & AWARDS #6 | 25 September 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Christchurch City Council opens three linked waste procurements as tertiary-sector generative-AI RFP goes to market
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEconomyEnvironmentEducationArtificial IntelligenceReal EstateState Governments New Zealand public-sector procurementGETS tendersChristchurch City Council waste managementTertiary Education Commission generative AISouthland Council Consortium aerial imageryNelson City Council Teal ValleyWhangārei District Council Urquhart's Bay jettyEnvironment Southland regional-planning panelWorkSafe interview recordingKāinga Ora Hawke's Bay public housingTe Pae Christchurch network switchescontract awardsclosing soontendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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New Zealand Releases Updated Petroleum Exploration Data Pack
Resources Minister Shane Jones welcomes the 2025 Petroleum Exploration Data Pack, the first comprehensive update since 2018, adding 74 wells and 31 new 3D seismic surveys.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnergyEnvironmentEconomy Petroleum Exploration Data PackShane JonesNew Zealand Petroleum & Mineralspetroleum explorationseismic dataResources MinisterNew Zealand Government
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Auckland Heritage Festival Returns as Daylight Saving Kicks Off School Holiday Fun
Auckland Council's OurAuckland e-news highlights school holiday activities, the Auckland Heritage Festival 2026, daylight saving, outdoor events and a tsunami siren test at Orewa Beach.
EntertainmentMediaScience & TechnologyEnvironmentVideo GamesEducationGeneral Weather Auckland CouncilAuckland Heritage Festivaldaylight savingschool holidaystsunami siren testingNew Zealand Game Developers ConferenceAuckland Botanic Gardens