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Vetta Group merges multiple tech brands under single name
Unified Communications

Vetta Group merges multiple tech brands under single name

New Zealand tech provider Vetta Group is unifying its brands under a single identity by 2026, aiming to streamline customer engagement.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Westpac NZ partners with Akahu to enhance transaction details
Fintech

Westpac NZ partners with Akahu to enhance transaction details

Westpac NZ teams up with fintech Akahu to offer detailed transaction info, helping customers better understand their statements and cut query calls.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Satellite upgrade brings better access at Waitomo sites
Unified Communications

Satellite upgrade brings better access at Waitomo sites

Discover Waitomo in New Zealand's King Country has enhanced connectivity and safety with Spark's Starlink satellite internet, replacing unreliable VDSL access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Booster's Savvy card awarded for innovation in finance
Customer Experience

Booster's Savvy card awarded for innovation in finance

Booster's Savvy debit card, linked to an investment account, is a finalist at NZ's INFINZ Awards, gaining local and global recognition for innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
RBNZ opens ESAS to fintechs, boosting AI in banking
Fintech

RBNZ opens ESAS to fintechs, boosting AI in banking

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has opened its Exchange Settlement Account System to fintechs, paving the way for AI innovation and enhanced banking competition.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Booster's Savvy card finalist at Banking Tech Awards
Fintech

Booster's Savvy card finalist at Banking Tech Awards

Booster's Savvy debit card has been named a finalist in two categories at the Fintech Futures 2024 Banking Tech Awards, competing against major banks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Kiwi consumers prefer digital payments, small businesses lag
Financial Systems

Kiwi consumers prefer digital payments, small businesses lag

New research by Xero reveals 75% of New Zealand consumers prefer physical bank cards for in-store payments, but only 17% of small businesses offer mobile payment options.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Zeller launches UK payments platform amid fee pressure
Fintech

Zeller launches UK payments platform amid fee pressure

Australian fintech Zeller enters Britain as small merchants face rising card costs, betting on faster onboarding and lower fees to win market share.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Banking Circle joins AP+ committee to boost fintech pay
Fintech

Banking Circle joins AP+ committee to boost fintech pay

Banking Circle wins 2026 AP+ committee seat, vowing to champion fintech needs and speed instant payment adoption across Australia.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Exclusive: Enterprise Wide discusses how SAP's AI is transforming retail
Customer Experience

Exclusive: Enterprise Wide discusses how SAP's AI is transforming retail

AI and cloud technology revolutionise retail with faster demand forecasts, reducing out-of-stocks and boosting sustainability at stores like Woolworths.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Zeller launches 'Bill at Table' to boost restaurant efficiency
Payment Technologies

Zeller launches 'Bill at Table' to boost restaurant efficiency

Australian fintech Zeller has unveiled its new Bill at Table service, partnering with Impos to help restaurants boost efficiency and table turnover by 73%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Paymentology enters Australia with local payments ties
Disaster Recovery

Paymentology enters Australia with local payments ties

Paymentology launches in Australia with Cuscal and Constantinople alliances, tapping the nation's fast-growing digital payments market and domestic rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Bolt Group buys Beem app from Australian Payments Plus
Crypto

Bolt Group buys Beem app from Australian Payments Plus

Bolt Group snaps up Beem app from Australian Payments Plus as the operator refocuses on payments infrastructure and identity rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
RBA bans card surcharges and cuts fees in major overhaul
Fintech

RBA bans card surcharges and cuts fees in major overhaul

Australia's central bank will outlaw card surcharges and squeeze interchange fees, forcing merchants, banks and payment firms to rethink costs.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Snapchat age checks in Australia use banks, avoid data sharing
Data Protection

Snapchat age checks in Australia use banks, avoid data sharing

Snapchat users in Australia can now verify they are over 16 via banking apps, protecting privacy by avoiding data sharing or uploading identity documents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
RBA reforms to ban surcharges & cap fees reshape payments
Fintech

RBA reforms to ban surcharges & cap fees reshape payments

The RBA will ban surcharges and cap interchange fees on card payments by mid-2026, boosting alternative methods like Account-to-Account payments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Tyro launches embedded payments for seamless transactions
Fintech

Tyro launches embedded payments for seamless transactions

Tyro has launched an Australian-developed embedded payments solution, enabling seamless tap-to-pay transactions through various devices and POS systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024