April 12 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand’s $41 billion Superannuation Fund will invest up to US$115 million in North American data centres as it seeks to capitalise on the growing demand for data infrastructure.
Eden Park CEO in the running for top stadia award
The Chief Executive of New Zealand’s national stadium is amongst the finalists for an international accolade which acknowledges industry excellence of worldwide stadium executives.
Fuse lowering to reduce flooding risk
Whakatāne District Council is arranging to have the sand fuse on the western side of the Whakatāne River mouth (at the tip of the Opihi spit) lowered, to comply with Bay of Plenty Regional Council flood preparedness requirements. During heavy rainfall events, the river must be able to break through […]
US citrus ban not expected to affect retail supply
April 12 (BusinessDesk) – A temporary halt to US citrus imports is not expected to affect retail fruit supplies, the Ministry for Primary Industries says.
Huge planting season ahead at local Wetland
A local Marae is preparing for a busy planting season this winter. Tuariki Marae in Te Teko will plant more than 10,000 native trees at the Omataroa Wetland between May and June. Tuariki Marae has committed to a six-year project to restore 4.5 hectares of willow and gorse-ridden swamp below […]
Statement on Supreme Court judgment on ANZ v FMA
The FMA is pleased with the Supreme Court decision in the matter between ANZ and the FMA, released this morning.
Three innovative Kiwis win big at Asia-Pacific awards
New Zealanders’ commitment to supporting women in the spatial industry and an innovative way to catch pests all won big at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards (APSEA) this week in Melbourne.
NZers ambivalent on sustainable homes, survey finds
April 12 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealanders are largely unaware that having an energy efficient, sustainable home could have a significant impact on our emissions targets. They just think green equals too expensive.