News and Events
This is where we keep you updated on TorqueIP’s latest news and views, topical articles, industry news, plus events and other occurrences that are important to you and to us.
New Course location - ICT Standards Course
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ICT Standards Training Courses
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Standards Training Courses 2015
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Standards Training 2015
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Power companies discourage solar panels
Contact and Meridian Energy have cut the rates they will offer new customers for their excess electricity. | Read more
Ministry of Education Standards Training Courses
The Ministry of Education requires installers working in schools to have a lead installer who has attended and passed the Standards Training Course. | Read more
Nanotechnology improving LED's
Improving economy and clarity in LED smartphone and electronic screens. | Read more
Record Carbon Levels
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere reached a record high in 2013 as increasing levels of man-made pollution transform the planet, the UN weather agency said. | Read more
Vote will decide who controls price you pay for electricity
The two sides of politics are divided on how best to rein in rising power bills -- regulation or competition | Read more
Transparent Solar Panels
See-through solar panels provide power and a killer view | Read more
Sustainable Energy
New Zealand plans to harness Geothermal Energy | Read more
Revised Cabling Standards Released
The Ministry of Education has released the revised ICT Cabling Infrastructure Policy and Standards for schools | Read more
Ministry Approved ICT Service and Cabling Providers
Schools must use the approved ICT Contractors to acquire ICT services and cabling Products | Read more
Switching Guidelines to become standard
The Ministry of Education are currently reviewing the Information Technology Infrastructure – Switching Policy and Guidelines For Schools v0.4. | Read more
Tech-savvy teachers join Google academy
Nine primary and secondary teachers, from Wellington, Auckland and Nelson, were part of a group of 51 from 14 countries selected for the two-day Google Teacher Academy in Sydney last week. | Read more
RGHS - Energy Reduction with the assistance of EECA.
At the end of 2012, Rotorua Girls’ High School determined it was an opportune time to enter into a energy management programme for 2013 with the goal of reducing their energy consumption by at least 10%. | Read more
MiiPC - New Android based PC designed to build trust between parents and children
MiiPC is a compact personal computing device that runs on the Android operating system. Connect MiiPC to a computer monitor or TV and instantly turn it into a learning, media and entertainment station. It is designed for large screen connectivity and optimized to provide a true keyboard and mouse experience. | Read more
Bruce McLaren Intermediate into the NZ Nationals
Bruce McLaren Intermediate Soapbox Derby qualified for the NZ National Final. Success in that event would see us travelling to Ohio (USA) for the World Championship. | Read more
Power bills 'gouging' as prices fall
Consumers will have to wait for at least a year before power prices drop, despite wholesale prices falling to the lowest level in years, a practice one energy analyst called price gouging. | Read more
Torque IP hours of operation over Christmas/New Years 2012/2013
The Torque IP office will be closed from Monday 24th December to Monday 7th January (inclusive). If you urgently need to contact the Project Manager responsible for your school they are contactable on the following numbers: | Read more
Tokelau islands become the first to completely rely on solar power
Alternative energy solutions are a topic of intense interest worldwide. Research and development into new methods to generate and harness power continues although some tend to forget that there are already some pretty viable solutions readily available. | Read more
Ethiopian kids hack android in 5 months with no instruction
1000 kids in Ethiopia have been given tablets in a project run by OLPC and within 5 months have managed to hack into the OS and customized the settings. | Read more
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Events
Standards Training Course Dates October 2017
Upcoming Standards Training Course Dates | Read more
Where: Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch
Standards Training Course Dates April 2017
Upcoming Standards Training Course Dates | Read more
Where: Auckland and Wellington
Standards Training Course Dates Late 2016
Upcoming Standards Training Course Dates | Read more
Where: Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch
Standards Training Course Dates 2016
Upcoming Standards Training Course Dates | Read more
Where: Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch