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Microsoft and Auckland Transport announce Azure Cloud agreement

Microsoft and Auckland Transport have partnered to shift data and computing to Microsoft Azure cloud, boosting agility and innovation in transport services.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2022

Unified Communications

CoDigital appoints Regine Deleu as 'digital twin' expert

CoDigital welcomes Regine Deleu, a digital twin expert who led the creation of a virtual mirror image of Auckland Transport for efficient operations.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022

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Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Exclusive: Aura sheds insights on the state of cybersecurity in NZ

Alastair Miller of Aura Information Security illuminates New Zealand's cybersecurity landscape, discussing escalating cyber threats and the importance of robust, proactive security measures.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Urban Planning

Government transport plan: ideological, unbalanced and petty

Critics warn the draft plan will worsen congestion and emissions by prioritising highways over public transport, walking and cycling.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024

EduTech

Kiwis call for tougher fines & greater accountability in cyber breaches

New research reveals majority of Kiwis think companies should do more to prevent cyber-attacks, with many considering swapping brands after a data breach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024

Urban Planning

Axing Auckland fuel tax highlights lack of long-term transport plan

Auckland faces a funding gap for bus, rail and road safety projects after the government scrapped a tax set to raise NZ$1.5 billion.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Auckland Transport

Public support a user-pays approach to infrastructure

Nearly three-quarters of New Zealanders back user-based charging for electricity and water, giving councils cover to seek new funding tools.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024

Partner Programmes

Singer Electric & ABB launch maritime industry's first MCS for Auckland Transport

Singer Electric and ABB are set to revolutionise maritime industry with the launch of the first Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for Auckland Transport's electric and hybrid-electric ferries, aiming to boost industry competitiveness and cut emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Urban Planning

Auckland light rail: what went wrong?

Residents along Dominion Rd face years more bus congestion after Auckland’s light rail plan was scrapped following successive government missteps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024

Housing

Rail drives housing solutions in Sydney

Extra Sydney Metro West stations could unlock tens of thousands of homes, with a Rosehill proposal alone centring on 25,000 new dwellings.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023

Disaster Recovery

23 recommendations for the next government

New Zealand’s infrastructure sector is urging the incoming Government to speed up investment, reform planning and tap private capital.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023

Urban Planning

Labour’s Auckland harbour crossing ‘absurd’

A proposed USD $35-45 billion crossing is being criticised for entrenching car dependency while risking the loss of promised light rail.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023

Urban Planning

Is National flogging a dead horse?

Transport critics say National's road-heavy plan revives costly schemes, with old estimates leaving a multibillion-pound funding gap.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2023

Disaster Recovery

Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced

Finalists from more than 50 entries will vie for the Toki Paraihe, with 32 projects shortlisted across six categories.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023

Enterprise Resource Planning

ACT’s toll road policy explained

Drivers could face tolls on more roads under ACT’s plan, which would let private investors fund, build and maintain new routes faster.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2023

Auckland Transport

Te Huia train fails to stop — is its ban from Auckland justified?

Passengers heading into Auckland now face a Papakura transfer after Te Huia was barred from the electrified network following two red-signal incidents.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Sun, 16th Jul 2023