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OneAdvanced launches IQ platform in Australia & New Zealand
Data Protection

OneAdvanced launches IQ platform in Australia & New Zealand

Organisations in regulated sectors could gain productivity without losing oversight as the platform embeds governed AI into existing workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Integra wins four public sector finance software contracts
Artificial Intelligence

Integra wins four public sector finance software contracts

The contracts add to a run of nine public sector wins in 12 months as councils and NHS trusts look to replace OneAdvanced systems with Integra.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

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Southland council chief executives earn combined $1.5m a year
Local Government

Southland council chief executives earn combined $1.5m a year

Across the region, Southland councils' chief executives are paid far more than mayors, with the top four bosses earning more than $1.5 million a year.

By Matthew Rosenberg • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Wellington councils apply to keep mana whenua votes on Tiaki Wai committee
Hutt City Council

Wellington councils apply to keep mana whenua votes on Tiaki Wai committee

The move could preserve a balancing role on Tiaki Wai's oversight body and stop Wellington City Council from blocking major resolutions.

By Justin Wong • 3 min read • 5 days ago
More than 400 parking fine complaints to Commerce Commission this year
Commerce Commission

More than 400 parking fine complaints to Commerce Commission this year

Drivers are increasingly disputing private and council parking penalties, with complaints to the Commerce Commission up from 151 in 2022 to more than 400 this year.

By Nine to Noon and RNZ Digital reporters • 2 min read • 5 days ago
Palmerston North narrowly keeps social housing rent cap
Local Government

Palmerston North narrowly keeps social housing rent cap

Council tenants in Palmerston North will keep a rent cap at 25% of income after councillors rejected a bid to raise revenue for the long-term plan.

By Rebecca Hogan • 3 min read • 6 days ago
Dangerous wiring sparks need for upgrade of New Zealand's oldest union church
Taxation

Dangerous wiring sparks need for upgrade of New Zealand's oldest union church

A fire risk at St Patrick's Union Church has prompted councillors to back a $2500 grant for urgent electrical repairs.

By Claire Taylor • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Western Bay proposes granny flat charges of up to $45,000
New Zealand Labour Party

Western Bay proposes granny flat charges of up to $45,000

Homeowners could still face charges of up to $45,000 in major growth areas as the council seeks to recoup infrastructure costs.

By Ayla Yeoman • 5 min read • Last week
Ashburton councillor throws shadow of doubt on solar expansion
Sustainability

Ashburton councillor throws shadow of doubt on solar expansion

Rising power bills are forcing councillors to weigh a $5m solar farm against cheaper grid electricity and road spending.

By Jonathan Leask • 4 min read • Last week
Fried Fairlie clock finally gets green light for fix
Local Government

Fried Fairlie clock finally gets green light for fix

After nearly a year of delays, Fairlie's historic main street clock can now be repaired with $15,532 approved for the work.

By Claire Taylor • 4 min read • Last week
Ngāti Porou calls for scrutiny of Gisborne District Council forestry record
Local Government

Ngāti Porou calls for scrutiny of Gisborne District Council forestry record

The iwi says unresolved failings in forestry oversight are still harming landowners and communities, despite a review clearing council bias.

By Imogen Brophy • 4 min read • Last week
Open Point launches UK platform for consultation feedback
Housing

Open Point launches UK platform for consultation feedback

Councils and project teams may cut manual review time as heavier consultation demands push UK organisations to track feedback more efficiently.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Last week
Canterbury's regional council lays out priorities for next Government
Local Government

Canterbury's regional council lays out priorities for next Government

Flood protection funding, transport investment and biosecurity are among Canterbury council's demands as it seeks certainty from the next Government.

By David Hill • 3 min read • Last week
Lower rates and better services 'a bit unrealistic', economist says
Statistics NZ

Lower rates and better services 'a bit unrealistic', economist says

Ratepayers could face poorer roads and water systems if councils are forced to hold increases down, a leading economist says.

By Jordan Smith • 3 min read • Last week
'Council needs a good kick in the backside': Boy racers rattle residents
Auckland Transport

'Council needs a good kick in the backside': Boy racers rattle residents

Residents on Great North Road are relieved the raised table has gone, but the fix has already cost ratepayers an estimated $140,000 more.

By Torika Tokalau • 4 min read • Last week
Manawatū-Whanganui regional council to make 'trade-offs' ahead of rates caps
Climate change

Manawatū-Whanganui regional council to make 'trade-offs' ahead of rates caps

Residents face slimmer services and delayed projects as the council tries to stay within a future 2% to 4% rates cap.

By Rebecca Hogan • 2 min read • Last week
Red tape stalls water leak fix in Carterton
Local Government

Red tape stalls water leak fix in Carterton

Red tape over private property access has delayed leak repairs in Carterton, where an estimated 500,000 litres of water was lost.

By Emily Ireland • 4 min read • Last week
Mackenzie toilet charges to kick-in ahead of Waitangi weekend
Payment Technologies

Mackenzie toilet charges to kick-in ahead of Waitangi weekend

Visitors to 33 Mackenzie toilets will pay $1.50 a visit from Waitangi weekend 2027, as the council shifts costs onto tourists.

By Claire Taylor • 4 min read • Last week