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Hoping against hope
Schools

Hoping against hope

A looming election clash may stall the draft National Infrastructure Plan, despite warnings that New Zealand is getting poor value from heavy spending.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
A deep dive into RMA reform
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
California agencies weigh AI tools for SB 707 access
Unified Communications

California agencies weigh AI tools for SB 707 access

California agencies test AI translation to meet SB 707 language rules by July 2026, weighing costs, quality and impact on public meetings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Voicescape buys Enterprise RPA to boost housing tech
Digital Transformation

Voicescape buys Enterprise RPA to boost housing tech

Voicescape acquires Enterprise RPA to fuse AI tenant engagement with housing automation, targeting stretched landlords and local authorities.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Zetifi & Geotab link up to boost remote fleet safety
Agricultural Technology

Zetifi & Geotab link up to boost remote fleet safety

Zetifi teams with Geotab to deliver connected fleet safety, tackling coverage gaps and boosting oversight for remote Australian operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Radar sensors give councils real-time bin monitoring
Smart Cities

Radar sensors give councils real-time bin monitoring

Australian firm Matter touts fingernail-sized radar sensors to give councils live bin data, cutting overflows, truck runs and complaints.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Te Toi Mahana adopts Nintex to streamline housing ops
Digital Transformation

Te Toi Mahana adopts Nintex to streamline housing ops

Te Toi Mahana deploys Nintex Process Manager to standardise housing operations in Wellington and support a decade-long expansion plan.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Preston's red phone boxes to become digital art hubs
Smart Cities

Preston's red phone boxes to become digital art hubs

Preston's restored red phone boxes are set to become a permanent LED art canvas, blending heritage street furniture with digital culture.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Sunderland expands year-long digital careers support
Clean technologies

Sunderland expands year-long digital careers support

Sunderland expands its year-long Digital Careers support in schools, aiming to break barriers into a GBP £11.6 billion North East tech sector.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
ICS.AI unveils public sector AI model, promises guaranteed savings
Marketing Technologies

ICS.AI unveils public sector AI model, promises guaranteed savings

ICS.AI launches UK public sector AI model promising guaranteed savings, citing Derby City Council's projected GBP £12 million benefit.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Lancom gains AoG status for New Zealand government IT
DevOps

Lancom gains AoG status for New Zealand government IT

Lancom wins listing on New Zealand's All-of-Government IT Marketplace, opening a streamlined route to tap a projected $13 billion spend.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
Edged gains approval for second waterless AI data centre
Smart Cities

Edged gains approval for second waterless AI data centre

Edged wins Irving approval for a second 24 MW waterless AI data centre, promising high-density capacity without extra strain on water use.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 17th Jan 2026
Boroondara adopts Datacom Datascape for council revamp
Customer Relationship Management

Boroondara adopts Datacom Datascape for council revamp

Boroondara selects Datacom Datascape to overhaul property, rates and permits systems, aiming for streamlined services and future AI automation.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
UK unveils new Cyber Unit amid mixed funding concerns
Data Protection

UK unveils new Cyber Unit amid mixed funding concerns

UK launches central Cyber Unit to harden public sector defences, as experts warn GBP £210 million funding may fall short of ambitions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
From complexity to clarity: How AI is transforming UK local government
Smart Cities

From complexity to clarity: How AI is transforming UK local government

UK councils ramp up AI spending to boost efficiency and services, but poor strategy and complexity risk wasting taxpayers' money.

By Simon Hayward • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Hartlepool & Darlington bid to host new AI Growth Zone
Hyperscale

Hartlepool & Darlington bid to host new AI Growth Zone

Hartlepool and Darlington have submitted a bid for an AI Growth Zone, centred on 450MVA data centre power and hundreds of skilled jobs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Renfrewshire AI adviser Millie hailed as model for councils
Unified Communications

Renfrewshire AI adviser Millie hailed as model for councils

Renfrewshire's AI adviser Millie cuts calls, saves GBP £110,000 and wins awards, as Scotland is hailed a model for council services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026