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RNZ News
18-07-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Real-time flood alert sensors installed on Havelock North streams
The team from Adroit installing the monitors - from left, Craig Brocas, Devinda Randunu and Philippe Boulanger. Photo: LDR / Supplied Residents living near five Havelock North streams will have a real-time view of their water levels. Hastings Havelock North ward councillor Malcolm Dixon described the new water flow sensors as "wonderful progress". "The sensors monitor the level, flow and pressure of the streams and quickly put out alerts on rising water levels, allowing people to be prepared during weather events," Dixon said. "The sensors would be advantageous to everyone living in the area," he said. Thirteen of 15 planned monitors are in place, with the remaining two to be installed after bridge work on Joll Rd has been completed and an appropriate location has been confirmed on the Karituwhenua Stream. Once the project is complete, there will be three monitors on the Herehere, four on the Mangarau, three on Te Kahika, two on School, and three on the Karituwhenua streams. Joll Rd was flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle , due to a huge surge of water flowing through the nearby Mangarau Stream. More than 40 properties near the Mangarau Stream were placed in Category 2C after the cyclone. Earlier this month, the property owners were informed they had been recategorised as Category 1 - the lowest flood risk category, after almost two-and-a-half-years in limbo. In May, a report from Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier chided the council, saying it had not acted for years despite concern from engineering consultants Stantec, which conducted annual checks of the dams, had noted failure of the dams would cause significant damage and could result in fatalities. Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said the project was valuable for Havelock North residents, who could now be reassured that in severe weather, timely data would show the water levels on the streams. "The five streams all run through residential urban areas into the Karamū Stream, so we need near real-time information on what is happening. Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst. Photo: SUPPLIED "Council will monitor and be able to see trends over time to inform future planning and investment and monitor stream levels during heavy rain," she said. Council staff are monitoring the sensors and from September, once a process enabling the data to be fed through to the website is complete, residents will be able to access a dashboard to view the information. Council has partnered with Adroit Environmental Intelligence to install the real-time environmental monitoring sensors. Council's programme manager Darren de Klerk said the website dashboard will integrate water level data with local MetService information, and the Havelock North dam monitoring system, to provide a unified view for the council to monitor and residents to check. "We are excited about releasing this dashboard on our website. It will help build confidence within the community, with residents and other interested people able to keep an eye on stream levels," de Klerk said. Adroit general manager Guy Macpherson said the new high-tech monitoring system is the most comprehensive example of environmental sensors used for flood detection and emergency response in action in New Zealand, and is "likely to set the standard for other councils and regions". LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Cision Canada
13-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Program Announced for the 2025 Rencontre au Sommet Français
An Event to Rally Quebec Around Productivity, Innovation, and Resilience MONTREAL, May 13, 2025 /CNW/ - As Quebec grapples with growing economic, technological, and social challenges, the 2025 Rencontre au Sommet emerges as a pivotal event to reflect, debate, and co-create practical, forward-thinking solutions. Set to take place on May 27 in Montreal, the conference will convene more than 200 leaders from across the province. Presented by BCF Business Law, Aviseo Conseil, in partnership with Desjardins, the Conseil du patronat du Québec (CPQ), and the Québec Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCQ), the event will focus on three strategic pillars: productivity, resilience, and innovation. For this first edition, participants can expect a rich and engaging agenda, including keynote presentations, two high-level panels featuring leading economic voices, collaborative working sessions, a confessional on economy, and ample networking opportunities. Register now for this must-attend event to help build the future of Quebec! An Ambitious and Collaborative Program Keynote Conferences Innovate or Agonize – Philippe Boulanger (international speaker, former innovation leader at Apple and Sony, founder of Neopost Labs, and expert in innovation intelligence and AI adoption in business) will share his vision of the transformations needed to remain competitive in a rapidly changing and uncertain global landscape. Innovation and Society – Frédéric Bouchard (Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Philosophy at Université de Montréal, will address the question: "How can we keep our heads in the age of paradoxes?". Prestigious panels Resilience and Perspectives: Quebec Entrepreneurship at the Heart of the Economy – Moderated by Marie-Pier Frappier (Interim Editor-in-Chief, Les Affaires), this panel will bring together Pierre Cléroux (Vice-President, Research and Chief Economist, BDC), Norma Kozhaya (Vice-President of Research and Chief Economist, Quebec Employers Council), and René Beaudry (Co-founder, Normandin Beaudry) to discuss the challenges and drivers of entrepreneurial resilience in Quebec. Ambition and Excellence: Quebec in Motion – A conversation with leaders from three flagship organizations, recognized for their ambition and exceptionalism, who have successfully innovated over the years and become inspiring models in Quebec: Véronique Proulx (President and CEO, Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce), Stéphane Garneau (President, Micro Logic), Christiane Germain (Co-President, Germain Hotels), and André Noreau (Senior Vice-President and Chief Innovation Officer, Premier Tech). Collaborative Sessions "In the Headlines" Workshop – A dynamic space to identify priority issues and share potential solutions. Solutions and Commitments – A collaborative workshop to develop concrete commitments and collective recommendations for the future of Quebec's economy. The future of Quebec starts now. Join us to turn global economic uncertainties into opportunities for innovation and collaboration, and help build a stronger, more autonomous, and resilient economy.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Program Announced for the 2025 Rencontre au Sommet
An Event to Rally Quebec Around Productivity, Innovation, and Resilience MONTREAL, May 13, 2025 /CNW/ - As Quebec grapples with growing economic, technological, and social challenges, the 2025 Rencontre au Sommet emerges as a pivotal event to reflect, debate, and co-create practical, forward-thinking solutions. Set to take place on May 27 in Montreal, the conference will convene more than 200 leaders from across the province. Presented by BCF Business Law, Aviseo Conseil, in partnership with Desjardins, the Conseil du patronat du Québec (CPQ), and the Québec Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCQ), the event will focus on three strategic pillars: productivity, resilience, and innovation. For this first edition, participants can expect a rich and engaging agenda, including keynote presentations, two high-level panels featuring leading economic voices, collaborative working sessions, a confessional on economy, and ample networking opportunities. Register now for this must-attend event to help build the future of Quebec! An Ambitious and Collaborative Program Keynote Conferences Innovate or Agonize – Philippe Boulanger (international speaker, former innovation leader at Apple and Sony, founder of Neopost Labs, and expert in innovation intelligence and AI adoption in business) will share his vision of the transformations needed to remain competitive in a rapidly changing and uncertain global landscape. Innovation and Society – Frédéric Bouchard (Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Philosophy at Université de Montréal, will address the question: "How can we keep our heads in the age of paradoxes?". Prestigious panels Resilience and Perspectives: Quebec Entrepreneurship at the Heart of the Economy – Moderated by Marie-Pier Frappier (Interim Editor-in-Chief, Les Affaires), this panel will bring together Pierre Cléroux (Vice-President, Research and Chief Economist, BDC), Norma Kozhaya (Vice-President of Research and Chief Economist, Quebec Employers Council), and René Beaudry (Co-founder, Normandin Beaudry) to discuss the challenges and drivers of entrepreneurial resilience in Quebec. Ambition and Excellence: Quebec in Motion – A conversation with leaders from three flagship organizations, recognized for their ambition and exceptionalism, who have successfully innovated over the years and become inspiring models in Quebec: Véronique Proulx (President and CEO, Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce), Stéphane Garneau (President, Micro Logic), Christiane Germain (Co-President, Germain Hotels), and André Noreau (Senior Vice-President and Chief Innovation Officer, Premier Tech). Collaborative Sessions "In the Headlines" Workshop – A dynamic space to identify priority issues and share potential solutions. Solutions and Commitments – A collaborative workshop to develop concrete commitments and collective recommendations for the future of Quebec's economy. The future of Quebec starts now. Join us to turn global economic uncertainties into opportunities for innovation and collaboration, and help build a stronger, more autonomous, and resilient economy. Register now: May 27, 2025| 8:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Bungalow – Montreal Limited seating – Registration required SOURCE BCF Business Law View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
