Discover overseas innovations delivering practical lessons for New Zealand in this episode of "What’s Smart". Managing Director of Service Works and Smart Cities Council New Zealand Lead Mark Thomas welcomes two leading experts:
- Mike Manson — CEO of the Association of Local Government Information Management (ALGIM)
- Michael Healy — New Zealand Director of Operations at Attentis Technology and former Smart Cities Programme Lead at Christchurch City Council.
The session unpacks transformative smart city solutions observed abroad, ranging from AI-driven healthcare and digital public services in Taiwan, through to real-world IoT and sensor network deployments across Australasia. Hear how digital twins, smart transport infrastructure, innovative emergency response, and sustainable building practices are shaping city futures.
Key topics include:
- Taipei’s citywide energy management and real-time transport systems
- The emergence and benefits of digital twins in Australia
- Flood and wildfire detection technology saving lives and property
- What smart innovations could be piloted next in New Zealand
- Strategies for overcoming barriers like funding, coordination, and risk aversion
Whether you're a city leader, technology practitioner or curious about smart city progress, you’ll find actionable takeaways on collaboration, starting small, and scaling innovation locally.
