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Regional GIS Conference showcases innovation and student research at EIT

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Source: Eastern Institute of Technology

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A regional Geographical Information Systems (GIS) conference hosted at EIT’s Hawke’s Bay Campus in Taradale showcased how geospatial tools are being used to address environmental, planning, and infrastructure challenges across the region.

Organised by the New Zealand ESRI Users Group (NZEUG) in partnership with Eagle Technology, the Regional User Conference brought together students, researchers, council teams, and industry specialists for a day of presentations, case studies, and collaboration.

About 40 people attended the conference, including representatives from Napier City Council, Hastings District Council, the Ministry for Primary Industries, and private sector organisations. Presenters shared how GIS is being used in areas such as flood mitigation, urban planning, biodiversity conservation, and asset maintenance.

Lisa Turnbull, Assistant Head of School for Primary Industries, said the conference was an opportunity to showcase the institute’s GIS capability and student talent.

“It provided an opportunity to showcase EIT’s expertise in GIS, gave students a chance to share their projects, which helped build confidence and develop skills, and of course, provided excellent networking opportunities for both staff and students. Credit to the team involved.”

EIT staff and students featured prominently on the programme. Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) student Jordyn Campbell presented a second-year case study analysing the effects of urbanisation on fertile land in Hawke’s Bay.

Her research showed a shift in land use between 1990 and 2016, with productive farmland being converted into residential zones. This has implications for soil health, biodiversity, and local climate conditions.

Fellow student Emily Strong presented research on habitat restoration at Cape Sanctuary, focusing on efforts to increase native forest cover and biodiversity through long-term land management. Her findings showed a measurable increase in natural regenerative forest between 1990 and 2022. The project was supervised by Dr Dinusha Jayathilake in collaboration with Cape Sanctuary, Biodiversity Hawke’s Bay, and NZEUG.

EIT student Lili Pena Diaz was also recognised during the event for earning a place in GAPLOP X, Eagle Technology’s professional development programme for emerging geospatial talent.

Dr Jayathilake also presented a GIS-based geodatabase developed for environmental management studies at EIT. The project integrates field data with spatial tools such as ArcGIS and Field Maps to enhance student learning and support ecological monitoring.

“GIS plays a critical role in addressing regional challenges, and this conference gave our students the chance to contribute to real-world conversations and connect with professionals in the field,” she said.

She said the conference also provided a wide-ranging overview of the latest developments in GIS technology and its applications in various fields.

“This event facilitated knowledge sharing, professional development, and collaboration among GIS professionals, students, and industry experts. The diverse range of presentations and discussions underscored the importance of GIS in addressing environmental, urban planning, and conservation challenges currently facing the Hawke’s Bay region.”

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Five rare birds that could return to Rakiura/Stewart Island

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation

From a long list of threatened native species, learn about five birds that used to live on the island and the vision to bring them home through Predator Free Rakiura.

Rakiura/Stewart Island, Broad Bay. Photo by Bradley Shields.

A short history of biodiversity loss and recovery

The introduction of predators including pacific rats/kiore in the 1600s, and ship rats, Norway rats, stoats, feral cats and possums in the 1800’s, threw ecosystems out of balance. Native birds, unaccustomed to these new predators, began to decline due to predation, increased competition for food, and loss of habitat, with some species driven to extinction.

On Rakiura, wildlife populations were devastated. Kākāpō were moved to predator-free islands for their safety, but tutukiwi/Stewart Island snipe, South Island kōkako, pekapeka/greater short-tailed bat, and mātuhituhi/bush wren couldn’t be rescued in time and are now extinct. Others that remain have suffered dramatic declines and some face extinction, including pukunui/southern dotterel and hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin.

Today, there’s a shocking absence of birdsong in Rakiura National Park. The dawn chorus used to be joined by many different birds, and the sound of sea birds overhead was immense. Now, DOC rangers report that you mostly only hear blackbirds outside of Oban township.

Rakiura could become NZ’s largest predator free sanctuary

There are still many native species on Rakiura, such as tokoeka kiwi, Southern Rātā and tukutuku rakiurae/harlequin gecko, but greater protection is needed. Rakiura tokoeka kiwi are doing well because stoats are not on the island, showing what’s possible when threats are managed. Nearby on Whenua Hou, Ulva Island and most of the 36 Tītī Islands, predators have been eradicated, and nature is recovering, but more space is needed for wildlife populations to grow.

Rakiura is New Zealand’s third largest island, and it has a huge national park covering 157,000 hectares which is about 85% of the total land area. Predator Free Rakiura is seeking to make the island New Zealand’s largest predator-free sanctuary, hosting huge populations of endangered wildlife, including these five rare birds which used to live there.

Tīeke/South Island saddleback

Tīeke. Photo by DOC

Tīeke belong to New Zealand’s unique wattlebird family, an ancient group which includes the endangered kōkako and the extinct huia. Their Māori name mimics their sharp, rapid cries. They’re not just vocal but also energetic bathers, splashing water in all directions. This is reflected in the Māori saying that is used when something is being done to excess: me he wai tā tīeke, ‘like the water spread around by a saddleback’.

Tīeke were once abundant, but by about 1900 they were extinct on Rakiura and the South Island, surviving only on predator-free islands and sanctuaries. They are extremely vulnerable to rats and stoats due to their tendency to nest, forage and roost on or low to the ground. 

In 1964, ship rats arrived in Taukihepa/Big South Cape, the largest of the Tītī/Muttonbird Islands, wiping out the last population there. The NZ Wildlife Service (now DOC) rescued just 36 birds, moving them to nearby Kaimohu and Big islands.

Today’s population of over 2,000 birds descends from those survivors, and they are found on predator-free islands around Rakiura and the South Island. But tīeke still need more space to grow, and Rakiura would be an ideal home.

Earlier this year, one hundred tīeke were translocated to Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Dunedin, to try and reestablish a population on the South Island, following an unsuccessful attempt at Brook Sanctuary in Nelson in 2021.  

Mohua/yellowhead

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Mohua. Photo by Leon Berard

There is nothing quite like experiencing a flock of bright yellow mohua darting through the canopy, chattering and interacting. In winter, their flocks scramble up tree trunks and among branches, dislodging moss and bark in a noisy feeding frenzy. Historically, these flocks could number more than 100, often accompanied by other forest birds such as pīpipi/brown creeper, kākāriki/parakeets, riroriro/grey warbler, miromiro/tomtit and pīwakawaka/fantail.

In the 1800s, the small, yellow, insect-eating mohua / yellowhead was one of the most abundant forest birds. But today, the only place most New Zealanders will have seen mohua is on a $100 note.  Since the introduction of predators, mohua have plummeted and now only a few isolated populations remain in the South Island and on predator free islands.

Mohua used to be common on Rakiura but by the 1920’s it was reported they were rarely seen, hinting at a decline in abundance in the early 1900’s. Mohua have not been recorded on Rakiura since the 1970’s. But given the chance, mohua would bounce back on Rakiura as we’ve seen nearby on Ulva Island and Whenua Hou.

Mohua nest in tree holes, so there is no escape from predators. Ship rats are excellent climbers. Rats not only eat chicks and eggs, but also adult female mohua that they catch incubating the eggs. When they are not predated in their nest, they become forest floor snacks when feeding on the ground.

Unlike other threatened species, mohua can reproduce at a high rate. Each year mohua can lay up to four eggs and can raise two broods. When effective predator control is in place, mohua populations recover extremely well. For example, when predator control began in Landsborough Valley in 1998 numbers grew from just 14 mohua to 479 in 2023, thanks to periodic aerial predator control operations and trapping.

Pāteke/brown teal

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Pāteke. Photo by Sabine Bernert

Pāteke is New Zealand’s largest native teal and the only one of the country’s three brown-plumaged teal species that can fly, it is reluctant to do so and usually prefers to swim away from danger. Its two close relatives — the Auckland Island teal and the Campbell Island teal — have both lost the ability to fly, but all three share a common ancestor.

Male calls are soft, usually described as trills or piping, given in alarm and in territorial defence. The female has a rasping growl and a high-pitched and rapid quack.

Pāteke feed on invertebrates which they scoop off the water surface or mud in shallow water estuaries, freshwater wetlands, in peaty pools and sheltered coastal bays. They may also be seen probing seaweed on the beach or even rummaging through the bush, especially at night, as they are mainly nocturnal feeders.

Pāteke were once widespread throughout New Zealand, including on Rakiura and its offshore islands. Predation by introduced mammals, habitat destruction, especially swamp drainage, as well as hunting, have resulted in pāteke becoming New Zealand’s rarest waterfowl.

By 1972, pāteke were extinct on Rakiura, likely due to predation by feral cats and rats. In 2022, there were estimated to be between 2,000 and 2,500 pāteke living in a wild state in New Zealand. A breed-for-release programme has helped to reestablish populations in some areas across the country. Rakiura would be a prime location for pāteke to be released if predators can be eradicated.

Tutukiwi/snipe

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Snares Island Snipe/tutukiwi. Photo by Igor Debski

As their Māori name, suggests, tutukiwi resemble a small kiwi with their long bills, stout legs and probing method of finding worms, insect larvae and other invertebrates. Although classed as waders, they live and feed in forest and shrubland, rather than near water.They are often described as shore birds gone bush.

To the muttonbirders, snipe are well known as their alter-ego, the hakawai – a giant, unseen mythical bird with a terrifying call from the night sky. The noise of this great bird was in fact the courtship flight of the male snipe. The hakawai display includes a roar created by vibration of the tail feathers as the bird dives at speed.

Snipe existed on the mainland until kiore and dogs exterminated them before European settlement. Today, four populations live on southern islands: the Snares Island snipe, and three subspecies of the subantarctic snipe, one on each of the Auckland Islands, Antipodes Islands and Campbell Island. 

The last remaining population of the Stewart Island snipe became extinct shortly after the invasion of Taukihepa by ship rats in 1964. In 2005, 30 Snares snipe were transferred to rat-free Putauhinu Island, one of the tītī islands, to establish a back-up population, and by 2015 there were more than 400 birds. Thirty more were released on Whenua Hou in 2012. Their successful establishment on these islands provides hope for what could be achieved on Rakiura.

Titipounamu/riflemen

South Island Rifleman (Acanthisitta chloris chloris, Maori – Titipounamu). Mount Cook, New Zealand

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Titipounamu. Photo by Andrew Walmsley.

The titipounamu/rifleman is one of two surviving species of the New Zealand wren family – the other is rock wren. It is the smallest native bird, and it weighs about 6 grams, the same as an A4 piece of paper.

Titipounamu are always on the move, foraging for insects and flitting through the treetops. They live in cooperative groups and it’s common for other birds to help feed the nestlings. These helpers can be older siblings from previous broods, or they can be completely unrelated to the nestlings. It is thought these unrelated, often male, helpers gain opportunities to find a mate in return for their efforts.

Titipounamu were reported as becoming scarce on Rakiura by 1950 and they appear to have gone extinct on the island by about 1990, largely due to introduced predators preying on eggs, chicks and adult birds. Thankfully, a population remained on Whenua Hou, and they have become abundant since predators were eradicated there.

Its relative, the bush wren, was last recorded on Rakiura in 1950 and it went extinct in 1972 after the last remaining individuals died on Kaimohu Island. Like the Stewart Island snipe and tīeke, the bush wren was decimated on Taukihepa during the ship rat invasion in 1964.

Titipounamu are relatively poor flyers, which means that once they are extinct in a certain area new birds can’t fly in to re-establish a population. Titipounamu were successfully reintroduced to Ulva Island from Whenua Hou in 2003, and they are also present on some of the Tītī Islands. The healthy populations on these islands could support the return and recovery of titipounamu on Rakiura.

Learn more about Predator Free Rakiura

Learn about the Department of Conservation’s role in the project: Predator Free Rakiura: Our work

See other stories about Predator Free Rakiura: Predator Free Rakiura News Stories

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NZ celebrates Papua New Guinea’s independence

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Source: New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Opposition Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Peeni Henare will represent New Zealand at Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence anniversary celebrations in Port Moresby next week.

“New Zealand was among eight countries present to welcome Papua New Guinea into the community of nations in 1975,” Mr Peters says. 

“Half a century later, we are honoured to stand alongside Papua New Guinea to mark this important milestone.

“Papua New Guinea holds a crucial role in the Pacific and New Zealand deeply values the close relationship our countries share. 

“We are committed to continuing to strengthen the ways we work together — to support Papua New Guinea’s priorities and our wider goal of a peaceful, secure, and prosperous region,” Mr Peters says.

The New Zealand delegation will be in Papua New Guinea from Monday 15 September till Tuesday 16 September.

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Infrastructure Commission – Building New Zealand’s future – 150 years of infrastructure investment

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Source: New Zealand Infrastructure Commission

Kiwis are spending more than ever on our infrastructure, according to a new report by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga.
“We estimate that 50 years ago, the average New Zealander was spending about $3,000 per year on infrastructure – our roads, hospitals, schools, water networks and more. Today, that figure is closer to $5,000 and is rising rapidly,” Peter Nunns, General Manager – Strategy, says.
“But we also have more to show for it. The value of our infrastructure networks has grown substantially in inflation-adjusted terms. For instance, in 1950, we had around $20,000 worth of infrastructure assets per person. As of 2022, it was just under $70,000.”
“Building infrastructure networks can take decades, but like most other countries, New Zealand hasn’t had a clear understanding of what we’ve spent on infrastructure over a long period of time. A short-term view on infrastructure investment doesn’t give us an accurate picture of how much is being spent and on what,” Nunns says.
“Our newest report – Nation Building: A Century and a Half of Infrastructure Investment in New Zealand – sets out to address this knowledge gap by collating 150 years’ worth of infrastructure data and tracking how our networks were built and shaped over time.
“We find that while the dollar value of investment has grown over time, the ‘share of our wallet’ we’ve spent has been relatively stable over the long-term. Despite wars, earthquakes, depressions, recessions and population changes, our infrastructure investment has averaged about 5.6% of GDP over the last 150 years,” Nunns says.
“Things like population and income growth do appear to change our investment patterns a bit up or down. But the big booms in investment usually follow transformative technological innovations that require building new networks from scratch – from electric motors to indoor plumbing to broadband internet.
“In the National Infrastructure Plan that we’re currently developing, our 30-year forecast suggests we’ll need to invest about 5.8% of GDP per year on average to meet our infrastructure needs, which is slightly higher than the 150-year average but still well within the band of what we’ve previously spent on infrastructure.
“The future is always uncertain. But most challenges facing infrastructure networks, such as demographic change, economic growth, technology change, and political and policy change, have historical precedents. Understanding how we’ve responded to past challenges can help guide our thinking about the future,” Nunns says.
A few findings
  • Overall infrastructure investment has averaged 5.6% of GDP over the last 150 years. When averaged over 30-year periods, investment levels have never been higher than 7.3% (1949-1978 average) nor lower than 5.0% (1978-2007 average).
  • Infrastructure investment over the last two decades has consistently been close to the long-run average at 5.8%.
  • We identified four periods where infrastructure investment as a share of GDP was sustained at a considerably higher level than the long-run average. We define these periods as infrastructure investment ‘booms’.
  • The Vogel boom, from around 1870 to 1887, includes Premier Julius Vogel’s public works schemes for network infrastructure (road, rail, telegraphs).
  • The pre-war boom, from around 1904 to 1914, was a period of higher investment following recovery from the Long Depression. This was a time when the economy was being reshaped by refrigeration.
  • The inter-war boom, from around 1927 to 1940, was a period of higher investment following the recovery from the First World War and continuing through the Great Depression public works programmes.
  • The post-war boom, from around 1949 to 1979, is the longest period of consistently above-trend investment that we observe. It coincides with the period of population and economic growth after the Second World War.
  • We have identified 14 sector-level booms over the last 150 years. Some sectors experience multiple booms like land transport, while others have a single large boom (hospitals, education, social housing). We estimate that the telecommunications, tertiary education, and water sectors are currently in a boom cycle. 

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New Zealand strengthens Russian oil price cap

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Source: New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced that New Zealand is lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil, joining Canada, the EU, and the UK.  

 “Lowering the price cap from USD $60 per barrel to USD $47.60 is a calculated step to curtail crucial oil revenues fuelling Putin’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine,” Mr Peters says.  

 New Zealand has also sanctioned Russian actors involved in cyber-attacks against Ukraine. This includes Russia’s military intelligence, Unit 29155 of the General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate. 

 “Russian state actors have been illegally using malware against Ukrainian government networks. 

 “This is New Zealand’s 32nd round of sanctions. It targets 19 individuals and entities, and 19 vessels. 

 “We’re sanctioning actors involved in chemical weapons and disinformation, as well as shadow fleet vessels, alternative payment providers, and third-country facilitators in North Korea and Iran.” 

 Since the Russia Sanctions Act came into effect in March 2022, New Zealand has designated more than 1900 individuals, entities, and shipping vessels, alongside a series of trade measures.  

 More information about New Zealand sanctions, travel bans, and export controls against Russia, as well as diplomatic, military and economic support for Ukraine, can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website here

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Harbour Bridge protest: Plan ahead of Saturday protest activity

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Source: New Zealand Police

Please attribute to Inspector Stefan Sagar, Relieving Waitematā District Commander:

Police are reminding the public to expect significant delays on parts of the Auckland motorway network tomorrow.

A Police operation is monitoring protest activity in which organisers intend on marching across the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Protestors will be gathering at Onepoto Domain, on the North Shore, before travelling south towards Victoria Park in central Auckland.

This will begin around 9am and will carry on to the afternoon.

It is expected that this protest activity will cause significant disruption to southbound traffic crossing over the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Police advise motorists to adhere to NZ Transport Agency advice and use detours, including SH16 and 18, if possible.

Police planning, along with our transport partner agencies, is well advanced.

Our role concerns ensuring any protest activity is safe and lawful.

Large numbers of pedestrians accessing the Harbour Bridge pose significant safety risks to themselves, our Police staff, and other motorists.

Weather may also pose safety risks to pedestrians in that area.

While Police respect the right to protest, we have reiterated safety concerns to organisers as part of ongoing communication.

Our expectation is that protestors move safely and efficiently on the day.

Police are deploying significant resource to the operation and will be highly visible across the area.

We understand that this will cause disruption to the public’s travel.

We are working closely with our transport partner agencies as part of this operation. Our focus is on ensuring everyone’s safety.

As part of the operation, we will be utilising traffic management across the route to minimise expected disruption and to keep everyone safe.

Any issues that occur across the protest route will be dealt with appropriately by Police staff.

  • Travellers are encouraged to check the NZTA Journey Planner, NZTA Auckland social media pages and AT website for the latest updates on diversions and public transport.

ENDS. 

Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

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Re-opening the Great Taste Cycle Trail

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Source: New Zealand Government

The Government is investing $1.6 million to repair and reopen Tasman’s Great Taste Cycle Trail, which was badly damaged by recent storms. 

“This funding means the trail can reopen in time for summer, bringing visitors back to the stunning Nelson-Tasman region, and supporting local businesses, jobs and communities,” says Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston. 

“Severe weather in June and July caused extensive flooding and wind damage. The funding will go towards repairing damaged sections, replacing infrastructure and creating alternative routes where riverbank paths are no longer possible.

“Reopening the trail will be a real win for the region, which has faced a tough winter. It’s not just about tourism, it’s about reconnecting communities and giving locals and visitors alike a chance to enjoy the outdoors and explore everything Nelson-Tasman has to offer.

“Good progress is being made to repair sections of the trail in readiness for the busy summer season.

“While more work is needed to reopen the section between Wakefield and Belgrove, getting most of the trail back up and running for summer will be a big boost for local businesses, including bike hire and tour operators, cafes and accommodation providers along the route.”

The 200km Great Taste Cycle Trail is one of 23 Great Rides that make up Ngã Haerenga, New Zealand Cycle Trails. More than 2 million people use these 23 rides each year, contributing an estimated $1 billion to regional economies.

The funding comes from the New Zealand Cycle Trail Fund, which is supported with revenue from the International Conservation and Visitor Levy. 

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Tourism recovery for Nelson Tasman region

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Source: New Zealand Government

The Government will provide a $50k injection to Nelson Tasman for domestic tourism marketing, giving a much-needed boost to local businesses following severe weather events, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says.

“We know the region was hit hard by the severe weather and flooding events in June and July, and this has had a significant impact on local tourism and hospitality businesses,” Louise Upston says.

“According to a survey of tourism and hospitality businesses, almost 70 per cent have lost revenue through cancellations and an unexpected drop in visitors.”

“That’s why I’m pleased to announce the Government is providing this funding to ensure tourism continues to thrive in the region.”

The funding will be used for a domestic marketing campaign, showcasing all that the region has to offer.

“Domestic tourism is really important for the Nelson Tasman region, as it directly supports tourism and hospitality businesses, jobs and the local economy,” Louise Upston says.

“While there are a few localised areas which are still recovering from the weather events, the majority of the region is up and running, ready to welcome visitors over the spring and summer period.

“Nelson Tasman is open for business and we encourage Kiwis to go and enjoy some of the excellent experiences and hospitality of the region.” 

The funding comes from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.

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FEV and Chiyoda combine expertise for sustainable energy solutions

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Source: Media Outreach

AACHEN, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 11 September 2025 – FEV, a leading global engineering and consulting service provider for the energy industry hasannounced a strategic partnership with the Japan-based Chiyoda Corporation (Chiyoda). The company is one of the world’s leading integrated engineering firms, active in a wide range of business areas including energy, decarbonization, and life sciences.

FEV and Chiyoda combine their expertise to offer customers holistic support in the planning, realization and operation of sustainable infrastructure projects. (c) Source: FEV

With the combined competences of both companies, customers benefit from comprehensive support in the planning, implementation, and operation of sustainable energy infrastructure projects. These include production facilities for sustainable fuels, as well as energy systems for industrial parks, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, and data centers.

“Partnering with Chiyoda means joining forces with a globally recognized leader whose expertise perfectly complements FEV’s. Together, we are uniquely positioned to deliver even more comprehensive support to our customers—particularly across the Asian market—as they navigate the transformation of the energy industry,” said Johannes Buchmann, Group Vice President FEV energy + resources.

FEV boasts extensive engineering and consulting experience across the entire energy value chain and has proven these capabilities in numerous projects. These include assignments for the federal German government, the development of electrolysis technology, and the energy optimization of industrial plants. Today, FEV supports its customers from the development of ideas and the identification of potential business cases and stakeholders, through technical and economic evaluations, to feasibility studies and process and plant design.

Chiyoda brings extensive experience in realizing sustainable plants worldwide. “With this partnership, both companies are strengthening their existing expertise offering attractive options of services to our potential global customers,” said Kimiho Sakurai, Vice President, Division Director, Business Development of Chiyoda Corporation.

The joint offering will also be expanded to include other complex, energy-intensive ecosystems.

Complete press release: https://fev.group/6c6cc2

Hashtag: #FEV

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

– Published and distributed with permission of Media-Outreach.com.

HKPC Exhibits at ReThink HK 2025 Embracing Innovative Green Technologies to Promote Sustainable Development across Industries

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Source: Media Outreach

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 September 2025 – Green technologies play a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development. The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is participating in ReThink HK 2025, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 11–12 September. Focusing on innovative green technologies, HKPC is presenting a series of groundbreaking applications and business solutions encompassing ESG reporting, sustainability, and carbon neutrality solutions. These initiatives aim to tackle urgent environmental challenges in Hong Kong, such as food waste management, lithium battery recycling, and carbon emissions, while accelerating the green transformation across industries and promoting the practical implementation of more green technology concepts.

As climate change intensifies, the world is increasingly adopting multifaceted strategies to foster a green and low-carbon economy. With robust growth in green technology both globally and in Mainland China, businesses need to seize the opportunity for green transformation. With innovation at its core, HKPC is committed to advancing Hong Kong’s sustainability journey by supporting businesses in developing and adopting innovative green technologies and smart city solutions. These include leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance smart living and reduce environmental impact. HKPC also offers tailored consultancy services in carbon neutrality and smart living, helping businesses developing feasible carbon reduction targets and plans, exploring low-carbon business opportunities, and supporting their progress towards a green economy and carbon neutrality.

Dr Keith Choy, General Manager of Green Living and Innovation Division of HKPC, said: “HKPC’s participation in ReThink HK once again underscores our commitment to green and smart living as a key development priority. In support of Hong Kong’s sustainable development and the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, HKPC provides advanced technologies, consulting services, and funding support to empower businesses in reaching their sustainability ambitions. At the expo, we showcased a range of innovative green technologies, including smart food waste management, lithium battery recycling, CO2 capture and utilisation, and hydrogen fuel. Together with our “ESG One” platform, we help businesses effectively utilise resources and set sustainable development goals. We will continue to actively promote green transformation within the industry and build a sustainable future.”

Highlights of HKPC’s innovative green technologies at ReThink HK 2025:

  • Recycling Bin Transporter: An intelligent transport robot, designed specifically for urban food waste recycling and transportation. Utilising automation, AI, and sensor technologies, it enhances operational efficiency and supports smart city and sustainable development goals.
  • PTU2 – Food Waste Pretreatment Unit: A next-generation liquefaction system that converts food waste into slurry for efficient food waste transportation, effectively reducing collection frequency and transportation costs, and promoting a sustainable circular economy.
  • Hydrogen Fuel Innovation: The Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS) under HKPC focuses on green transportation, smart mobility, intelligent systems, and emerging applications. At this year’s expo, they showcased a Hydrogen Fuel Cell-electric Off-grid Genset and Type IV Hydrogen Storage Cylinders, providing zero-carbon energy solutions tailored for electric vehicles and pioneering a new direction in e-Mobility.
  • ESG One: A comprehensive platform supporting SMEs in achieving sustainable development goals. It offers free online ESG assessment, consulting services and strategic planning services, enabling green transformation and enhancing ESG brand value.

In addition, the HKPC and APAS participate in two forward-looking seminars, exploring the development and challenges of the low-altitude economy, and the role of waste management in achieving sustainable development and carbon reduction targets in Hong Kong.

HKPC’s “ESG One” is the exclusive co-organiser of the ReThink HK Mainland Business Delegation, offering delegates insights into HKPC’s support services in carbon management, recycling, green technology, smart mobility, and intelligent system development. The event gathered over 20 business leaders and sustainability professionals from Mainland China, fostering interactive exchanges and exploring collaborative opportunities with various stakeholders to promote green technology.

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