Council stories
The submarine cable will help deliver the fastest data and telecoms connection to Asia from the east coast of Australia.
The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.
Newcastle's smart city initiatives aim to revitalize the community, attract business investment, and boost economic growth, says Deputy Lord Mayor Clausen.
According to Promapp, its cloud-based software will enable the council body to map, review and improve processes on an ongoing basis.
For example, if a customer request for a water meter issue is received, a work order can then be generated and a council staff member dispatched.
The Ruapehu District Council has switched off the free Wi-Fi that is available at Raetihi's public library after hours.
Brimbank City Council in Victoria has announced ShoreTel is its chosen vendor for a new unified communications (UC) solution.
Wellington City Council alerts after a privacy breach involving 120,000 Kiwis' parking data by contractor Tenix Solutions.
Wellington City Council and contractor Tenix face scrutiny after accidentally leaking personal details of 120,000 Kiwis.
TechnologyOne extends its 20-year partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council, penning an eight-year deal to implement their OneCouncil SaaS solution.
TechnologyOne secures an eight-year extension with Noosa Shire Council for its OneCouncil SaaS solution, continuing a relationship that began in 2013.
The local government authority has implemented TechnologyOne's enterprise solution to replace paper-based work orders.
Kāpiti Coast Council's email blunder floods hundreds with spam, as Mayor Gurunathan urges vigilance amidst phishing surge.
The story of Cumberland Council is one of amalgamation, adoption and great success; after just five months of operation.
Bayside City Council in Victoria has brought Promapp on board to provide its business process management software.
MYOB surveyed more than 300 SME operators based in Auckland, and found disatisfaction with local council support is at its highest level in two years.
The Fonterra Shareholders' Council said farmers are disappointed with today's announcement of an interim dividend of 10 cents a share and a trimmed fo.
New Zealand councils have a history of sharing with each other, but this is the first time that sharing has been centralised nationwide.
NZ councils unlock a shared online library, enhancing connectivity and the sharing of tried-and-tested processes across the nation.
