Aqua Analytics appointed to deliver regional leak detection across the Wellington water network
Active leak detection programme with Tiaki Wai targets the water lost underground across 1,295 km of Wellington and Porirua drinking water system.
Zuckerberg said the future is private. A Christchurch founder says that day is here.
In 2019, Mark Zuckerberg said the future was private. Christchurch founder Tim Gallagher says that day is here with Pvt.Space, a social platform for building communities, communicating privately and earning when you choose.
NZSA launches new guidelines and training to address enhanced citizen’s arrest powers
The New Zealand Security Association has released new good-practice guidelines and training on using enhanced citizen’s arrest powers. CEO Gary Morrison says arrests should only happen when lawful, necessary, proportionate and safe, with observation and Police involvement preferred where possible.
Droply comes to NZ: plan the water stops along any tramping route
droply, the free community water app, has launched in New Zealand with nearly 3,000 mapped water sources nationwide. Trampers can import a .gpx route to plan ordered water stops, including offline use on iOS and Android.
When the Dairy Becomes the Takeaway Go-To in Town
Discover how hot food is transforming New Zealand dairies, bakeries and superettes, giving local stores a new way to serve customers and grow trade.
Fuel shock makes 2026 the year to run the numbers on solar and EVs
Kiwi families urged to check whether an EV, plug-in hybrid and rooftop solar make financial sense before Christmas.
A Promise Left Unfinished Could Hold the Key to a Smokefree New Zealand
“New Zealand did what very few countries have had the courage to do. It trusted adult smokers with a safer alternative, and the results are there for everyone to see,” New Zealand has an opportunity to create a regulated pathway for nicotine pouches.
Markovina Vineyard Estate Wins Supreme Award at 2026 New Zealand Wedding Vendor Awards
Markovina Vineyard Estate, a family-owned vineyard estate and wedding venue in Kumeū, West Auckland, was awarded the supreme award of 2026 Wedding Vendor of the Year at the New Zealand Wedding Vendor Awards.
Local indie agency discovers holy grail of advertising
Following a breakthrough discovery, Mad is deploying a master prompt capable of replicating world-class, award-winning print advertising formulas directly onto its platform.
Australia Wants To Switch Off The Algorithm – PVT Space Never Turned It On
As Canberra moves to hand users control over their social feeds, privacy-first platform Pvt.Space says the real fix isn’t a switch — it’s a platform that never needed one.
Announcing NZ’s Top Wedding Venue
Markovina Vineyard Estate Celebrates National Success at 2025 NZ Wedding Industry Awards
Matrix AI Launches Specialist AI Advisory and Training Service
New Zealand AI advisory firm Matrix AI Consulting has launched a specialist AI advisory and workforce training service for engineering, infrastructure and construction organisations, helping businesses adopt tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms safely and practically within everyday workflows.
Equinox IT appoints Victoria MacLennan as independent director
Equinox IT has welcomed Victoria MacLennan, a well-respected New Zealand technology leader, to its Board as an independent director, strengthening its governance as the company expands its artificial intelligence, cloud and digital services.
Very Superstitious – Lucky 13 New Works by Ilya Volykhine
Opening 17 September at Exhibitions Gallery of Fine Art,
Very Superstitious is a new solo exhibition of 13 paintings by NZ figurative artist,
Ilya Volykhine. Running for three weeks, the show looks at the small.
superstitious habits people use every day to feel in control.
New Zealand education providers turning to factory-built spaces to manage growing capacity needs
Advance Build says factory-built spaces let NZ schools and ECE centres add classrooms without months of term-time disruption, backed by fixed-price contracts and guaranteed completion dates.
Accredited Roofing Wins 2026 Residential Roof of the Year
Accredited Roofing & Coatings has been awarded Residential Roof of the Year at the 2026 Roofing Association of New Zealand Awards for its work on a technically complex Auckland roofing project.
THERE’S A NEW DUKE IN TOWN
Wairarapa hospitality operators Theo Wijnsma and John Richards officially open The Duke Bar & Restaurant at Aston Norwood Gardens today.
Botica Timber Launches Heritage Timber Profile Matching Service
Botica Timber has launched a dedicated heritage timber profile matching service, helping New Zealand homeowners, builders and restoration specialists recreate original timber details that are no longer available off the shelf.
Ultimate Mechanics Reveals Some Hidden Maintenance EV Costs
Ultimate Mechanics highlights the importance of regular EV maintenance in Auckland to prevent costly repairs and maintain performance. Key areas include the high-voltage and 12V batteries, cooling systems, charging components, software, sensors, tyres, brakes, and suspension.
Premium Clean Exclusive Visitor Offers at Auckland Home Show 2026
Award-winning New Zealand cleaning company, Premium Clean, invites Auckland homeowners to meet its team, explore cleaning solutions and enter special event giveaways