Auckland stories - Page 6
Rush acquires Pixel Fusion to target GLAM, education & energy
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
RUSH has acquired Pixel Fusion, boosting its managed services and expanding into education, energy and GLAM sectors with stronger recurring revenue growth.
Kordia appoints Willo Chapman Head of Sales for cyber & cloud
Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kordia has appointed Willo Chapman as Head of Sales for Cyber, Cloud and Connectivity to drive digital services growth and customer success in New Zealand.
Optic Security Group shines at 2025 New Zealand Security Awards
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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socs
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security industry
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optic security group
Optic Security Group won Security Integrator and Security Consultant of the Year at the 2025 New Zealand Security Awards in Auckland.
Tasman Express cable to boost Sydney-Auckland data capacity
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Southern Cross Cables is developing the Tasman Express subsea cable to boost data capacity and cut latency between Sydney and Auckland by 2028.
Luxury rental shortage in New Zealand costs economy thousands weekly
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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property market
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real estate
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travel
New Zealand faces a shortage of luxury rental homes, losing thousands weekly as high-net-worth visitors struggle to find premium stays, harming the economy.
Samsung offers free Auckland drive-through e-waste collections
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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data privacy
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clean technologies
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samsung
Samsung Electronics New Zealand will host two free drive-through e-waste collections in Auckland this October to encourage responsible disposal of old electronics.
Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
Datacentre220 rebrands to lead New Zealand's edge computing revolution, connecting 90+ networks from its carrier-neutral Auckland facility.
Andrew Crawford joins Digital Island as General Manager of Business Development
Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Andrew Crawford joins Digital Island as General Manager of Business Development to drive growth and AI-enabled customer solutions from September 2025.
New Zealand startups at Showcase raise nearly USD $2 billion
Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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fintech
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entrepreneurship
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capital raising
New Zealand startups pitching at Icehouse Ventures' Showcase have raised nearly USD $2 billion in funding over 15 years, boosting local innovation and jobs.
Bolt sees rapid growth in drivers & riders across Auckland
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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drivers
Bolt's Auckland launch sparks rapid growth, with drivers up 350% and riders nearly 600%, reshaping the city's daily transport scene since June.
Aon Insights Series to address risk & resilience in Auckland
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Aon will host its first Insights Series in Auckland, focusing on risk and resilience with leaders addressing complex challenges across industries in 2025.
SkyePets to launch US & transatlantic in-cabin pet flights
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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dubai
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travel
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2026
SKYEPETS to launch direct in-cabin pet charter flights from Australia to the US and Europe, offering stress-free travel for pets and owners from 2026.
Trade Me seeks gaming chief to shape E Blacks' global success
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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trade me
Trade Me Jobs and NZ Esports Federation seek a Chief Gaming Officer to lead New Zealand's E Blacks esports team's global competition strategy.
HR Crowd appoints Murtuza Kharodawala to boost NZ solutions
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
HR Crowd has appointed Murtuza Kharodawala as Solution Architect to strengthen its human capital management solutions in New Zealand.
Gallagher Security appoints Sean Pathak to lead Upper North Island
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Gallagher Security has appointed Sean Pathak as Sales Manager for the Upper North Island, reinforcing its focus on IT and business intelligence growth.
Watercare uses edge intelligence for smarter sewer monitoring in Auckland
Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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smart cities
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edge computing
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iot
Watercare is installing 5,000 intelligent sewer monitors in Auckland, using edge computing to detect blockages rapidly and reduce environmental risks.
Watercare installs smart sensors for edge-powered sewer monitoring
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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iot
Watercare is installing 5,000 Kallipr smart sensors across Auckland to enhance real-time sewage monitoring and reduce overflows with edge-powered technology.
Rise by Talent launches new strategy to boost tech diversity
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ai
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recruitment
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māori
Rise by Talent rebrands and sets new strategy under Georgia Townsend to boost tech diversity and skills in Australia and New Zealand.
netQ & Feenix launch New Zealand-first resilient multicloud transit
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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hybrid cloud
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encryption
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multi-cloud
netQ and Feenix launch New Zealand's first Smart MultiCloud Transit service, boosting resilient, cost-efficient cloud connectivity for enterprises.
Dosh partners with Visa & Pismo to build NZ digital banking
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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fintech
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ai
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payment technologies
Auckland's Dosh teams up with Visa and Pismo to accelerate its digital banking platform, aiming to become New Zealand's first fully digital local bank.