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IoT could be worth more than $2 billion over 10 years
Agricultural Technology

IoT could be worth more than $2 billion over 10 years

A lack of awareness is slowing investment, even though just nine IoT uses could add NZD $2.2 billion to New Zealand’s economy over 10 years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
Education Legislation Bill: the details
EduTech

Education Legislation Bill: the details

The MoE has introduced a new Education Legislation Bill, aiming to improve administrative and governance arrangements in educational entities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
Budget 2015 Education: the lowdown
EduTech

Budget 2015 Education: the lowdown

The Government announced the Budget 2015 last week, and the Ministry of Education has outlined what it means for the education sector.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record on yield appetite; Spark, Fletcher gain
Power / Energy

MARKET CLOSE: NZX 50 rises to record on yield appetite; Spark, Fletcher gain

New Zealand shares rose to a fresh record, paced by Spark New Zealand, Fletcher Building and Contact Energy, as investors continued to be drawn to.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014

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Early Childhood Education stories

Procare expands support for early childhood education
EduTech

Procare expands support for early childhood education

Procare Solutions optimises support for ECE providers in 2023, launching innovative tools such as Vine Assessments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
NZTC rolls out global online education service
EduTech

NZTC rolls out global online education service

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) launches NZTC Global, offering online early childhood qualifications worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
Green Party calls out Education Minister over ECE push
EduTech

Green Party calls out Education Minister over ECE push

Green Party criticizes Government's push for increased participation in early childhood education, claiming it puts children at risk.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Green Bean Studios reports record sales & new links
Marketing

Green Bean Studios reports record sales & new links

Rising demand from schools and councils has helped the Manchester-based children's learning business post its strongest sales months yet.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Flinders study finds AR glasses boost junior science
Artificial Intelligence

Flinders study finds AR glasses boost junior science

Junior pupils showed stronger science understanding and teamwork when AR glasses were paired with classroom screens in a Victorian trial.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal
Marketing Technologies

Canva adds official PEPPA PIG templates through Hasbro deal

Strong search demand for children’s designs is prompting Canva to expand licensed content, with more than 60 PEPPA PIG templates now live.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Canon launches Workplace AI to boost security & efficiency
Surveillance

Canon launches Workplace AI to boost security & efficiency

Canon unveils Workplace AI, an Edge AI surveillance solution enhancing real-time security and efficiency across sectors, supporting Singapore's SGD $1bn AI strategy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
CCTV to be trialled in 300 childcare centres under AUD $189m plan
Data Privacy

CCTV to be trialled in 300 childcare centres under AUD $189m plan

Australia to trial CCTV in 300 childcare centres as part of a AUD $189m plan to boost child safety and improve oversight in early learning settings.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, promoting active learning play
Early Childhood Education

VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, promoting active learning play

VTech launches LeapMove in Australia, an AUD $129.95 motion-sensing console that blends active play with education for children aged 4-11.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Humanforce partnership transforms HR at Story House Early Learning
Human Capital Management

Humanforce partnership transforms HR at Story House Early Learning

Humanforce partners with Story House Early Learning to transform HR operations, cutting staff turnover by 5% and empowering 1,500 employees with streamlined processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Government's 15% pay rise for ECE staff misses core issues
Artificial Intelligence

Government's 15% pay rise for ECE staff misses core issues

The Federal Government's recent 15% pay rise for Early Childhood Education staff is insufficient to address key issues like excessive paperwork contributing to high turnover.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
LoveHeart AI tool aims to revolutionise Australian early education
Artificial Intelligence

LoveHeart AI tool aims to revolutionise Australian early education

An Australian startup, LoveHeart, has unveiled the world's first AI-based teacher's aide, aiming to revolutionise early childhood education and cut educators' paperwork by 4.2 hours weekly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024