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Te Haa o Manukau: Auckland's newest coworking space

Te Haa o Manukau has opened in South Auckland, offering modern coworking spaces and makerspaces aimed at nurturing local entrepreneurs and innovators.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2018

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DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge winners reach for the stars

The DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge has concluded for 2018, with two winning teams taking away $10,000 worth of business startup and support packages.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018

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ATEED launches new tools to measure economic performance

The Growth Monitor highlights key information about Auckland's people, businesses, economy and sectors of competitiveness.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2017

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Souls Machines' lifelike VR creation Baby X to feature at GridAKL Innovation Day

GridAKL's footprint has expanded with two new buildings, Mason Brothers and the new purpose-built 12 Madden St which are now officially open.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017

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LookSee expanding beyond Wgtn to address NZ tech talent shortage

WREDA is in discussion with economic development agencies in Christchurch and Auckland in relation to expanding the talent attraction programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017

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Auckland's innovation precinct grows with two new buildings announced

Phil Goff says the expansion of GridAKL plays an important role in driving growth of the region's technology sector, with 9000 jobs added in 5 years.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017

Trade Me

Trade Me joins pledge to get more young Aucklanders into jobs

Trade Me joins Auckland's Youth Employer Pledge programme, aiming to increase youth employment opportunities. #youthemployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017

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Auckland a hotspot for start-ups as 'tech sector is booming'

Auckland's tech sector is booming with 26% growth and is attracting new companies to innovation precincts across the city, according to a report by JLL.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016

AR, VR & Metaverse

AR/VR Garage set to turn Auckland into a virtual reality innovation hub

New Zealand's ability to produce more AR and VR content has become much stronger, after the launch of a dedicated facility in Auckland.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016

Massey University

Auckland North gears up to become world-class innovation hub

Auckland North sets sights on becoming a global innovation nexus, with backing from Massey Uni, ATEED, and BNZ to fuel its vision.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016

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New Zealand's Techweek kicks off in Auckland

Techweek AKL 2016 has started in Auckland, featuring over 50 sessions on design, innovation and technology until 22 May.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016

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iDEAStarter celebrates New Zealand's young entrepreneurs

From ski innovation to horticulture, an emphasis on making people's lives easier has netted two teams of entrepreneurs $10,000 each.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018

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Ideation Weekend inspires rangatahi and wahine Maori

The DIGMYIDEA Ideation Weekend was a two-and-a-half-day event designed to bring both aspiring Māori digital entrepreneurs and mentors together.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

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New business development manager to drive Aus events in NZ

Auckland appoints a new business development manager, Katrina O'Donnell, to further boost Australian business events, valued at NZD $33 million since 2014.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018