A ground-breaking drone logistics company is joining Ōtautahi Christchurch’s pioneers and innovators by using the city to develop an integrated drone delivery network. Swoop Aero has partnered with ChristchurchNZ’s Urban Development team to test a network including the Aviary, an autonomous docking station for a fleet of drones. But don’t expect to see flocks of drones…
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European hospital receives 3D colour X-ray scanner developed by Christchurch company
MARS Bioimaging’s 3D colour X-ray scanner has arrived in Europe to undertake clinical trials that will lead to its medical use. After years of development in New Zealand, MARS Bioimaging’s 3D colour X-ray scanner has arrived in Europe, at Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) in Switzerland. This event marks the first step towards the European part…
NZ Dance Company presents Night Light – an evening of earthy contrast
An ancient sequence of nature and the space between fiction and reality are brought to life in Night Light – an evening of earthy contrast, to be presented by The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) in Auckland, Whangarei and Christchurch this September. Tickets are on sale today at www.nzdc.org.nz for this thrilling double bill of…
David Kennedy appointed to lead arena company
The former chief executive of Ngai Tahu Property, David Kennedy, will lead the company overseeing the delivery of Te Kaha – Canterbury Multi-Use Arena. Mr Kennedy has been appointed chief executive of Te Kaha Project Delivery Limited. David Kennedy has been appointed chief executive of Te Kaha Project Delivery Limited. He has extensive experience in…
Market immunity? How public safety warnings have little impact on drug sales volumes or company share prices
Market immunity? How public safety warnings have little impact on drug sales volumes or company share prices In a new article on The Conversation, University of Canterbury’s Associate Professor Jeremy Clark and Professor Jedrej Bialkowski look at how regulators must get the balance right between encouraging new drug creation and safeguarding public health. Shutterstock Under…
New appointments to arena company board
Christchurch City Council has appointed experienced director Barry Bragg as chair of the company that will oversee delivery of the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena (CMUA). “We are delighted that Barry Bragg has agreed to take on the role of Chair of the CMUA Project Delivery Limited Board,’’ says Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel. “Barry has been interim…
‘Big win for Kiwi health tech company’
Christchurch health tech company Enztec has just achieved an enviable milestone – one which looks set to boost New Zealand’s export earnings and create new jobs in the face of current Covid-19 economic uncertainty. Enztec is among the first manufacturers of orthopaedic surgical devices worldwide to be awarded highly-sought-after Medical Device Regulation (MDR) certification –…
NZ IT company calls for caution around ‘digital pivot’
Qual IT is calling for organisations to approach the ‘digital pivot’ with care, following pressure from consumers and employees for a move ‘online’ in the wake of Covid-19. “Because of changes to working and consumer behaviour following lockdowns in New Zealand and across the globe, organisations are having to quickly onboard and integrate systems, platforms…