Apps
Kiwis invited to pest hunt this summer
University of Canterbury researchers and partners are using digital technology to help New Zealanders join the fight against invasive pests.
Find-A-Pest is an innovative app...
Water app the top drop for summer
With the days getting longer and warmer, Auckland Council is urging residents to make use of Watercare’s customer app to keep a closer eye...
Hamilton council launches nature app
Locals and visitors to Hamilton can now experience nature in a whole new way, thanks to the Nature in the City app, launched by...
South Wairarapa adopts Antenno app
South Wairarapa District Council is trialing a new way to keep the local community informed.
The Council has adopted Antenno - a location-based mobile app...
Hamilton hatches new nature app
A new educational app is on the way for Hamilton City Council's Nature in the City Programme, the Council's Community and Natural Environment Committee...
Christchurch tracks added to walk app
A website and app for walkers which provides easy planning for short and long-distance trips throughout New Zealand has added Christchurch City Council-managed tracks...
Outdoor agencies join hands to improve trails app
Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa, the Outdoor Access Commission, recently partnered with NZ Mountain Safety Council’s (MSC) Plan My Walk app.
In recent years, both organisations have...
New app allows easy identification of wildlife
A new app developed by a group of New Zealand researchers is helping members of the public to identify all forms of local plants,...
New AI app eyes southern dolphins
Christchurch residents are being invited to help scientists in their efforts to learn more about New Zealand’s marine mammals with the launch of the...
New app to park bike theft in Rotorua
Rotorua Lakes Council has partnered with Rotorua Police in joining 529 Garage, an online bike security platform that aims to help reduce bike thefts...
Wellington launches $70k Māori language app
Taranaki Whānui, Ngāti Toa and Wellington City Council have launched Mahau, a new Māori language app to celebrate, encourage and share te reo Māori...
Walking Access Commission pair mapping out a bright future
Two young New Zealand mapmakers are set to receive a global award for developing new mapping applications that help people better access the outdoors.
Danica...
Mental health apps at front of mind
The Government has announced its backing of two new digital tools available to people who experience mental distress.
The apps, designed to help users look...
On-demand transport trial for Tawa
Wellington City Council has announced a new on-demand public transport trial for the Tawa area.
Tawa Community Board Chair, Robyn Parkinson, said the Community Board...
Trans-Tasman initiative targets TikTok talent
NZ On Air, Screen Australia and TikTok have announced the launch of Every Voice, a new initiative to support diverse and distinct creators in...