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Who gets left behind by the UK's emergency alerts?

People without compatible phones, English fluency or safe access to devices risk missing vital instructions when emergencies strike.

By Hilary Stephenson • 6 min read • 6 days ago

Global Stories

Local Government stories

Software-as-a-Service

AWS event in Newcastle targets North East tech SMEs

North East SMEs will get guidance on public sector contracts and cloud tools at a free Newcastle session with AWS and industry speakers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Trust Before Technology: Why Council ERP Programs Fail Before Go-Live

Shadow spreadsheets often expose why council ERP projects collapse, as staff comply with change plans while quietly distrusting the new system.

By Sarabpreet (SP) Singh • 5 min read • 4 days ago

EduTech

TechnologyOne launches AI agent for university students

University support could become easier as TechnologyOne rolls out a conversational AI agent linking students to enrolment, resources and tasks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 5 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne launches AI tools for students & councils

Students, council residents and back-office staff may see faster service as the software group embeds AI into everyday workflows.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Local Government stories

Real estate

Do you know how risky your home is?

Many buyers are overlooking flood and other hazard risks, leaving some homeowners exposed to higher premiums or uninsurable properties.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Yesterday

Risk & Compliance

Tauranga ratepayers group slams secrecy around Marty Grenfell's resignation

Residents say secrecy over the council chief executive's exit leaves ratepayers facing unanswered questions over any payout after the Mount landslide review.

By RNZ • 2 min read • 2 days ago

Agricultural Technology

El Niño could raise wildfire and water-quality risks in Hawke's Bay, council says

The dry spell could hit farms, rivers and firefighting readiness across Hawke's Bay, with below-normal rain and warmer temperatures forecast.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Māori

Gisborne council votes to close Titirangi Maunga roads to vehicles overnight

Night-time vehicle access to Titirangi Maunga will end in early 2027, after residents backed gates to curb dumping and vandalism.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Urban Planning

Old bridge, new look: Major makeover for historic Ashburton landmark

Restoration of the 109-year-old Ashburton footbridge is nearly finished, with the $880,000 job due to reopen it by the end of October.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Network Security

SSS launches managed security service in New Zealand

Public bodies and mid-market firms in New Zealand can now use a single managed cyber service to cut tool sprawl and relieve overstretched IT teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Construction

Run-down Invercargill council building still awaiting repairs

A fifth of the budget has gone on temporary office moves for staff, as Invercargill City Council still has no timeframe for repairing its ageing headquarters.

By Local Democracy Reporter • 3 min read • 3 days ago