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SOUNDBOKS launches MIX portable speaker in New Zealand
Digital Entertainment

SOUNDBOKS launches MIX portable speaker in New Zealand

Music fans in New Zealand can now pre-order a lighter Soundboks speaker with 40-hour battery life and 121-decibel output.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
New Zealand Loyalty Association launches with national study
Customer Relationship Management

New Zealand Loyalty Association launches with national study

New Zealand Loyalty Association debuts to unite brands and launches nation's most comprehensive loyalty study ahead of 2026 summit.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Crimson Education names Sir John Key chair amid expansion
Firewalls

Crimson Education names Sir John Key chair amid expansion

Crimson Education names former New Zealand prime minister Sir John Key chair as it accelerates global expansion and ramps up AI-driven growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Air New Zealand launches electric aircraft trials on domestic routes
Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand launches electric aircraft trials on domestic routes

Air New Zealand is trialling the electric BETA ALIA CX300 on domestic routes, marking a pioneering step in sustainable aviation across New Zealand's regional airports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Air New Zealand adopts OneReg platform to digitise compliance
Digital Transformation

Air New Zealand adopts OneReg platform to digitise compliance

Air New Zealand's Engineering division has adopted the OneReg platform to digitise compliance and streamline maintenance scheduling and oversight.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Aon Insights Series to address risk & resilience in Auckland
Partner Programmes

Aon Insights Series to address risk & resilience in Auckland

Aon will host its first Insights Series in Auckland, focusing on risk and resilience with leaders addressing complex challenges across industries in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders buy homes
Air New Zealand

BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders buy homes

BNZ launches Founder Housing to help tech founders in New Zealand buy homes by recognising business growth and backing, not just profit and personal income.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025
Human Capital Management

Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025

Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand's Most Attractive Employer for 2025, marking its third consecutive win in the Randstad Employer Branding Research.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Finalists for the 2024 iSANZ Awards announced
Cybersecurity

Finalists for the 2024 iSANZ Awards announced

The finalists for the 2024 iSANZ Awards have been announced, recognising exceptional contributions to New Zealand's cybersecurity landscape over the past decade.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
TUANZ Member Awards honour tech leaders & innovators
Ericsson

TUANZ Member Awards honour tech leaders & innovators

The TUANZ Member Awards in Auckland honoured key tech industry figures, with awards recognising community, technology, journalism, and leadership excellence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Sky appoints Jennifer Sepull as Chief Technology Officer
Chief Technology Officers

Sky appoints Jennifer Sepull as Chief Technology Officer

Sky has appointed Jennifer Sepull as their new Chief Technology Officer, as the company continues to expand their digital capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2023
Air NZ trials computer vision AI for faster aircraft turns
Artificial Intelligence

Air NZ trials computer vision AI for faster aircraft turns

Assaia's Apron AI technology includes computer vision AI-equipped cameras, which capture key aircraft turn activities and predict future operational needs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
Former Air NZ chief people officer heads to Vodafone
Recruitment

Former Air NZ chief people officer heads to Vodafone

Jodie King appointed chief people officer at Vodafone NZ, bringing her expertise in building culture and customer focus from Air NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2020

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UATP & Burbank boost airline security with card present tech
Fintech

UATP & Burbank boost airline security with card present tech

UATP and Burbank partner to enhance airline online payments with secure card present tech, cutting fraud and costs in the USD $837 billion airline market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
INFORM Australia reports 138% revenue hike since 2022
Supply Chain

INFORM Australia reports 138% revenue hike since 2022

INFORM Australia reports a staggering 138% revenue growth since 2022, promoting Matthew Wittemeier to Director of Strategy ANZ to drive further innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Ranqx appoints John Horner as Director & Board Chair
Digital Transformation

Ranqx appoints John Horner as Director & Board Chair

Retired banker John Horner appointed as Director and Board Chair of Ranqx, to scale the business in North America banking and lending market.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Sep 2022
Could Air NZ use downtime to digitally transform NZ's health systems?
Health Technologies

Could Air NZ use downtime to digitally transform NZ's health systems?

Air New Zealand's expertise in app development could help overhaul funding and IT systems in the healthcare sector, says a University of Otago expert.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020

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