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Geek

Will the 'computer geek' become extinct?

Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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Digital technology will be integrated into New Zealand's curriculum by 2018, according to an announcement by the Minister of Education Hekia Para.
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Kiwi kids sharing stories through web coding & te reo

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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A educational partnership between Ngai Tahu & Code Club Aotearoa combines web coding & te reo to help children tell their stories through tech.
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Junk Free June as much a tech campaign as a charity pledge

Thu, 16th Jun 2016
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The creators of Junk Free June have shared insight into their business model, which has attracted more than 16,000 participants.
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Gender gap: We have an issue, professor says

Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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Massey University professor Sarah Leberman says the lack of women in leadership positions is a vexing and persistent problem.
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PledgeMe targets social enterprise with Ākina partnership

Mon, 7th Mar 2016
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PledgeMe and charity Ākina Foundation join forces to support New Zealand social enterprises in fundraising efforts.
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CSC's Adrian McKenzie hits the road for Halberg foundation

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Kiwis are being asked to dig deep as CSC's Adrian McKenzie takes to the road to raise funds for a cause close to his heart.
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Programmatic DOOH and Stephen Fry aim to help missing kids

Fri, 19th Feb 2016
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Stephen Fry has been transformed into a cartoon superhero and launched into digital signage as part of a British Child Rescue campaign.
Phones

Kiwis: recycle your old, unwanted phones

Thu, 11th Feb 2016
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New Zealanders urged to recycle unwanted phones through RE:MOBILE scheme, helping charity and reducing landfill.
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Vodafone joins Neighbourly partner network

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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Community website Neighbourly has welcomed Vodafone into its fold as the telco becomes the organisation's seventh corporate partner.
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Does marriage equality increase online bullying?

Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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An Australian group is feeling the heat from mental health organisations and Twitter users after claiming same sex marriage increases online bullying.
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Ingram Micro tees up charity golf for Kiwi resellers

Mon, 25th Jan 2016
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Resellers are being invited to enjoy some golfing and networking in the name of charity, at Ingram Micro's CureKids Annual Charity Golf Tournament.
Kids

Informal learning opportunities abundant during holidays

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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Summer holidays needn't halt learning; informal family activities, from cooking to creating art, can provide mental and physical stimulation for children.
Thinking

N4L and OMGTech! bring edtech resources to Kiwi teachers

Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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N4L and OMGTech! team up to make STEM resources accessible to all NZ teachers via Pond, fostering a collaborative community in schools nationwide.
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TradeMe prepares Kiwi students for the working world

Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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Trade Me supports students in New Zealand, promoting different career paths and success beyond traditional education.
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Tech sector: come along to the longest lunch on the shortest day charity event

Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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Veterans of the New Zealand tech sector have banded together for a charity lunch - and you're invited to the party.
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Postr adds news, deals and weather to lock screen offering

Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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Kiwi start-up Postr adds news, weather, and deals to its Android lock screen app, partnering with the NZ Herald, GrabOne, and MetService for customised content.
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How Facebook helped the ban on cosmetics testing

Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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Facebook played a crucial role in New Zealand's ban on cosmetics animal testing, SAFE reveals, highlighting the power of social media in advocacy.
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No-mobile-phone-phobia worldwide epidemic

Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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Nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone, affects 66 million globally, with experts warning of its social and mental health impacts.
Fraud

How to protect your business from online scams

Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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NetSafe has offered up some advice for how businesses can protect themselves from online scams and credit card fraudsters.
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Cyber attacks target New Zealand charities

Fri, 16th Jan 2015
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New Zealand charities hit by cyber attacks, with NetSafe reporting automated attempts to validate stolen credit cards.