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Get it right early or pay for it later: How HVAC design has long-term implications for cost, performance & energy use

HVAC systems are one of the biggest drivers of both cost and comfort in commercial buildings, yet they’re often brought...
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Priority One’s submission on the Government’s Head Start process for local government reform

Executive summary  Priority One welcomes the opportunity to provide input into the Government’s Head Start process for local government reform. ...
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Seeing yourself in the story

For many young people, being asked to talk about their strengths can be surprisingly difficult. It is one thing to...

What really goes into a jar of honey?

A jar of mānuka honey might look like a simple product. But behind it sits a complex world of science,...

Who gets to see the future?

Young people do not all begin with the same view of the future. Some grow up around adults who can...
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Design that works: A conversation with Wingates

Ahead of July’s Design + Innovation Meetup, we speak with Colette McCartney (Principal, Interior Architect) and Michael Carter (Associate Principal,...

What does it really take to scale up a region?

In London, the River Thames is more than a piece of geography. It is life-giving, connecting and sustaining. It has...
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Kale Print builds for the future in Tauriko  

After 40 years in business, Kale Print has brought its operations together in a leading-edge Tauriko facility designed for efficiency...
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The first lesson was not about law

Before anyone talked about courtrooms, university papers or career pathways, there was a simpler idea sitting in the room. Be...
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You probably touched manufacturing before you touched your phone this morning

Most of us do not wake up thinking about manufacturing. We wake up and slide our feet into something warm,...
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Opinion: New Zealand’s gas crisis – why the government’s support package doesn’t add up

The New Zealand government’s new low-interest loan scheme is designed to help businesses move away from natural gas. But if...
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From a van to a village: The story of the Merivale Community Centre

Merivale Community Centre is the result of decades of community effort, culminating in a purpose-built facility shaped by clearly defined...