Sunday, November 16, 2025

Digital Transformation

New portal puts coastal data in Aucklanders’ hands

Auckland’s coastal monitoring data is now publicly viewable on Auckland Council’s newly launched Coastal Monitoring Portal. Via the new portal, Aucklanders can now access data like...

The hybrid work revolution: what it means for government

How local councils and governments are adapting to the hybrid work era According to the New Zealand Public Service Commission, hybrid work arrangements have become...

Case management upgrade for Oranga Tamariki

An upgrade to Oranga Tamariki's case management system will free up social workers' time, make record and information recovery faster and ensure the protection...

AI guidelines for Government released

Digitising Government Minister, Judith Collins, has today released guidelines which she says set clear expectations for how agencies should adopt AI while harnessing its potential to...

Kiwis embrace digital travel declarations

More than 58% of Kiwi air travellers have used the digital New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) in the past month, removing the need to...

Hastings snaps new parking technology

Hastings District Council is rolling out new parking management technology this month to help make parking monitoring more efficient, while also boosting safety for...

MetService and NEMA unite for better weather warnings

From today, MetService will provide additional information in its severe weather warnings to help people better understand the impact of incoming weather and what...

Repairs progress tracked for West Coast roads

Progress on repairs to West Coast roads, damaged as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle and other weather events in 2022 and 2023, can now...

New engagement tool goes live for Waipā residents

Waipā residents have a new, easier way to engage with their local Council with the launch of a new online engagement tool today. The website...

Auckland traffic congestion plan gets moving

The Transport and Infrastructure Committee has endorsed the Time of Use Charging - Indicative Work Programme, and the creation of a joint Auckland Transport and...

Waipā District Plan goes digital

A new online tool is making it easier for people to navigate Waipā’s District Plan with the launch of the Waipā ePlan. Waipā District Council...

More Central Otago cemeteries go digital

Digitisation of Central Otago district cemetery records is continuing, with Ranfurly Cemetery now completed and Roxburgh Cemetery just begun, Central Otago District Council has...

Book in to protect the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is introducing a free booking system for the upcoming Tongariro Alpine Crossing season and is encouraging all visitors to...

Pay by Plate to park in Pōneke

Wellington City Council is updating the city’s parking meter system with new Pay by Plate meters. Pay by Plate is a paperless system that uses...

Auckland libraries shelve face-to-face research service

With increasing numbers of Aucklanders accessing research and heritage resources and expertise online, Auckland Council Libraries is changing the face-to-face research services in our...