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This article reports that ABB Automation Technologies, an automation company, developed a new machine job that helped make the process more efficient for a paper company in New Zealand. Gayomurd Desai, a senior automation engineer for ABB Automation Technologies, New Zealand, worked with one of the customer company's engineers to replace the cams with electronics and the driveshaft with individual drives. The final system made use of ABB's ACS600/800 direct torque control drives in combination with programmable logic controllers. ABB said it kept the system economical by using the Profibus fieldbus network for communications between drives and controls.

The article reports that the government of New Zealand has committed to deliver a new Defence White Paper (DWP) by the end of 2015 for which public consultations will start from May 5 to June 22, 2015.

The article presents the Defence White Paper released by the New Zealand government on November 2, 2010. The paper outlines a strategic blueprint with primary thrust on a spending reprioritisation. Defence Minister Wayne Mapp notes that much of the infrastructure is outlined and does not meet the requirements. It points out that its isolated geographical position tend to isolate the country from international security threats.

The article offers information on the possible contents of the government report on defense in New Zealand. According to the author, the government report on defense, the Defence White Paper, will be published in 2010. The author highlighted Defence Minister Wayne Mapp's statement that the government would reduce its spending on defense. Mapp also criticized the extravagance of the previous administration by purchasing too many light armoured vehicles (LAV), but were not used in military missions. In addition, Associate Defence Minister Heather Roy also mentioned the possibility of a private-public partnership development by selling defense facilities. However, appointed army chief Major General Rhys Jones disagreed with the idea of marketing the country's defense bases.

Reports that New Zealand has released two government discussion papers which address issues of copyright law. Ministry of Economic Development's paper which examines the need to update legislation regarding the Internet and international copyright developments; 'Performers' Rights' paper which examines impact of the digital revolution on copyright protection for artists; Reaction of sound recording industry employees.

The article offers updates on the Pacific Maritime Security Programme, which is a follow-up to the Pacific Patrol Boat programme that sees the replacement of patrol boats from 2018. Topics mentioned include the rights of small Pacific Island Countries over their Exclusive Economic Zones, the Australia-New Zealand Cooperative agreement of 1944, and the 2016 Defence White Paper of the Australian Department of Defence released on February 25, 2016.

The article reports that Rank Group PLC, an investment company in New Zealand, has raised its offer for paper manufacturer Carter Holt Harvey Ltd. to 2.50 dollars a share to attract the extra stake needed to reach the target at which it can take over the company.

An all-in-one calf milk mixer and dispenser from New Zealand firm Stallion promises to cut the workload when feeding large groups of calves. The Mixer Tanker Feeder (or MTF for short) can be towed behind an ATV or pickup and has a 1,000-litre mixing tank powered by a Honda pump. [Extracted from the article]

Information about several papers discussed at THETA (The Higher Education Technology Agenda) 2017 conference held on May 7–10, 2017, in Auckland, New Zealand, are presented. The topics included Information Technology, Library and Knowledge Management in tertiary education and research with subthemes including Digital Transformation and The Research Ecosystem. The conference features several speakers including beekeeper Nick Wallingford.

The article presents information on waste disposal from various industries across the world. RMD Americas of Cocoa, Florida will use processing equipment manufactured in Spain to shred and granulate tires into crumb rubber. According to a report in Scrap Tire News, RMD installed shredding equipment at Jai Tire Industries in Denver for applications that include top dressing on athletic fields and playground surfacing. Unlike many strip shredders for paper which require a two-step process for cross-cut consistency, the ReTecb RG52P rotary grinder performs that process in one pass. The unit processes a range of baled or loose materials including paper, cardboard, packaging waste and mixed papers. A company called Fonterra based in New Zealand has developed a label that can be recycled along with the plastic wrap that goes around pallets. AP-food technology. com reports that the firm has been working closely with Walker Datavision to create the label. The Biodegradable Products Institute announced its approval of "BioTuf" compostable bags from Heritage, which has targeted yard waste programs and food waste diversion markets.

Provides an overview of organics composting projects and research in Australia and New Zealand from the papers presented at the 1998 International Composting Conference in Melbourne, Victoria. Discussion on managing woody materials and yard trimmings in New South Wales (NSW); Large-scale organics processing in New Zealand; Composting developments in Melbourne.

The article reports on the release of Statement of Intent by the government as per which a Defence Mid-Point Rebalancing Review (DMRR) is taking place to inform the Defence White Paper due in 2015 and informs that Defence Budget have been increased to 583 million New Zealand dollars for 2013-14.

The article offers information on principal tasks for New Zealand Defense Forces (NZDF) employed in 2010 Defense White Paper for 25 year which include contribution to all government efforts in resource protection, disaster relief, and humanitarian assistance.

The article reports that the government of New Zealand gave the environmental company Envirocomp a Green Ribbon Award for the development of a diaper-disposal system. At the center of the system, the article indicates, is the HotRot in-vessel composting unit. Statistics are given indicating the number of diapers composted in a 5-month trial in 2007. A description is provided of the manner in which diapers and green waster are composted for 2-3 weeks, then separated from the plastic diaper remains. Also discussed is the community curbside pick up of diapers.

The article reports that the parent company of New Zealand's biggest specialist music chain Sounds Music has gone into voluntary administration, which is the near equivalent of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. New Zealand High Court papers reveal that Icon Digital Entertainment, owner of Sounds Music, owes $13 million New Zealand to the bank of Westpac under a general security agreement.

Reports that New Zealand-based paper manufacturer Carter Holt Harvey (CHH) plans to launch its subsidiary venture capital company CHH New Ventures. Company background; Involvement of CHH employees in developing business ideas.

Reports on plans to extend mutual recognition of regulations to the Australian-New Zealand trade sector. Reduction of trans-Tasman regulatory barriers; Discussion paper presented to the April 1995 meeting of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG); Implications; Expectations.

The article focuses on issues related to chemical engineering in Australia and New Zealand. It cites the implications of the approval of the pulp mill project to be launched by pulp and forestry company Gunns at Bell Bay in Tasmania's Tamar Valley. It mentions the acquisition of mining company Excel by explosives company Orica. It mentions the targets set by the New Zealand government for its new energy strategy.