Energy efficiency within New Zealand homes has been widely discussed for some years. We’re all aware of issues such as improving insulation, using correct construction materials and making sure our homes are warm enough for healthy living. Some will also be familiar with ‘HEEP’, the Household Energy End-Use Project which compiled significant data on energy consumption and resultant indoor temperatures from 1999-2005.....more
Sharing of services and resources – dare we say amalgamation! – is a common theme today through New Zealand government and business circles. When an ESRI Enterprise Licensing Agreement was created for the wider Wellington region, Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa Councils recognised a new opportunity. However it also made the three Wairarapa Councils take a hard look at their GIS capabilities.....more
‘Geospatial’ – the understanding, use and integration of physical assets - is becoming the new measurement of business efficiency. Traditionally ‘GIS’ has stood alone somewhere within IT. Extensive use of geospatial data throughout all business is a relatively new vision.
This is the core vision for Splice Group Ltd, a team with considerable GIS/IT experience and passion for the clever and creative use of geospatial data for all industry. It was also a crucial topic for future operations at the New Zealand Transport Authority, about to embark on an intense review of GIS capability.....more