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AI buildings cut energy use by up to 22%: Schneider

The technology could save building owners thousands in annual utility bills while cutting emissions far faster than the AI systems themselves.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Smart Cities

Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water

By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Supply Chain

Climate & Decisions, Aera launch climate decision intelligence solution

The new software aims to turn climate data into day-to-day choices on supply chains, sourcing and carbon budgets as disclosure rules tighten.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Asia, Middle East airports face USD $240 billion buildout

Airports across the two regions must balance new capacity with live operations, labour shortages and cyber risks as spending accelerates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

AI becomes second-biggest concern for undergraduates

Students are increasingly worried AI could hit graduate hiring, with 55% naming it their second-biggest concern worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Smart Cities

The smartest AI will help us use less, not just do more

The technology's next test is whether it can cut energy use and waste as firms face growing pressure to deploy AI more responsibly.

By Nicky Preston • 5 min read • Today

Data Analytics

Klarus launches energy & utilities practice with Haw

Utilities face mounting scrutiny and investment pressures, as Klarus brings in Stephen Haw to steer advice on technology, data and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today

Advertising Standards Authority

New Zealand ads code adds environmental responsibility

Advertisers face tighter scrutiny of green claims as New Zealand's standards body sets a standalone environmental principle from February 2027.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Sustainability

Taupō's landfill set for upgrade amid push to reduce waste

The upgrade is expected to divert up to 8,000 tonnes of waste a year as Taupō weighs a future beyond the Mt Tauhara dump.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • Yesterday

Supply Chain

No discount on new city bin service despite three-month delay

Rotorua ratepayers will still be charged the full annual fee as the delayed kerbside organics rollout begins next week, despite complaints.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • Yesterday

Disaster Recovery

Stopbank upgrade begins at 'vulnerable' Awatoto

Homes and businesses in Awatoto should be better protected from more common floods after a 3.6km stopbank upgrade got under way.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • Yesterday

Disaster Recovery

Australian road authorities urged to use drone slope checks

Rising rain-driven landslide risks are leaving road users exposed as inspectors miss unstable slopes hidden from view, a consultant warns.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Disaster Recovery

Winter storms leave Masterton council fund in the red

Road repairs from repeated storms have driven the council's emergency fund to a NZD $1.2 million deficit, with subsidies covering only part of the bill.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Internet of Things

TCL launches new VoxIN smart air conditioners in Australia

Australian households facing higher power bills will be able to buy TCL's new range from AUD $959, with offline voice control and AI energy management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

EcoOnline named Leader in Verdantix Green Quadrant

The ranking reflects growing buyer demand for integrated EHS systems that link worker safety, chemicals oversight and operational risk in one platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago