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Five-year public space Wi-Fi contract comes to an end
Auckland Council’s five-year contract, which provided free Wi-Fi in selected public spaces, will end from November 6.
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Virtual garage project opens in Auckland
Auckland is set to become a world leader in augmented and virtual reality development (AR/VR) thanks to the opening of the AR/VR Garage in Eden Terrace.
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Auckland’s virtual reality evolution
Enter the ‘virtual reality evolution’. It’s here, it’s growing and it’s going to be powerful.
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Wireless pest monitors a game-changer in biosecurity
Wireless technology that allows traps to be monitored from the office is being trialled in the Hunua Ranges, on Waiheke Island and will soon be out near Whatipu on the west coast.
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New and upgraded GIS system launches today
Auckland Council’s mapping and property information service – GeoMaps – has had a facelift
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Auckland Council presents at geospatial event
Auckland Council had the opportunity to present to 15,000 people from 130 countries around the globe at the Esri User Conference in San Diego this week.
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Would you use a self-drive car?
The Ministry of Transport has suggested that CAVs are the way to cut vehicle emissions, improve safety, and reduce congestion - particularly in Auckland.
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Win for Auckland Council leader
Sara Hay, General Manager for Procurement at Auckland Council, has been named one of the country’s top leaders at an industry event.