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The Icehouse names the six tech startups in this year's Flux Accelerator programme
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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The Icehouse has picked the six lucky tech startups that will be participating in its Flux Accelerator programme this year.
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BNZ opens co-working space in Christchurch – and it’s free!
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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The space is bolstered by the fact there is Wi-Fi, printing and perhaps best of all, free coffee. All you need to do is bring your laptop.
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Kiwi innovators: Entries for the Māori innovation comp close soon
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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The competition aims to attract more Māori to the digital economy by helping emerging innovators turn their creative ideas into reality.
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Kiwi competition aims to stimulate economic involvement & innovation in Māori
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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DIGMYIDEA seeks to inspire Māori to engage in the digital economy, helping innovators turn ideas into reality.
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Got a good start-up or idea? The UK is looking for you
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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The UK’s Department for International Trade is looking for Australian and New Zealand companies to participate in the Startup Games.
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Kiwi company launches to help others do the same
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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This company has the goal to make it affordable for entrepreneurs to set up their own business and to give existing small businesses a boost.
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Chinese execs to experience 'wayfinding' approach to Maori business style
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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Chinese execs to embark on a unique Māori voyage of business discovery, blending ancient wisdom with modern entrepreneurship.
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Launching tomorrow’s young entrepreneurs
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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It is important for students to do something real, whether this is an internship, a project for a business, or to work on their own start-up venture.
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Thai entrepreneurs to visit NZ and find out how Kiwis do tech business
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Thai innovators to visit New Zealand to learn about tech developments as part of ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative.
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Social media superstar: How one Kiwi teen has taken online entrepreneurship to soaring heights
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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Age is no barrier for young entrepreneur Rachel Ji, who has used social media to launch her own successful business.
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Edmund Hillary Fellowship to help entrepreneurial migrants set their sights on NZ
Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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The Edmund Hillary Fellowship is set to help attract entrepreneurial migrants to NZ through the Global Impact Visa, and Kiwis can get in on the fun.
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$11,000 prize pool up for grabs at upcoming Bay of Plenty 'pitch night'
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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Bay of Plenty startups have the chance to get prizes, feedback and networking from the upcoming pitch night in Waiariki Bay of Plenty Polytech.
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New program launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in NZ
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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A new program has been launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in establishing their first business in New Zealand.
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Asia NZ Foundation gives Kiwi entrepreneurs the chance to explore Vietnam
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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The Asia New Zealand Foundation is offering young entrepreneurs a taste of Vietnam, a burgeoning tech sector that's host to 90 million people.
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Govt to invest $35 million in NZ's 'Entrepreneurial Universities'
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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$35 million will be poured into 'Entrepreneurial Universities' that can attract researchers, innovation and ultimately grow New Zealand education.
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Fostering futures with the Taranaki Science & Technology Fair
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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The Taranaki Science and Technology Fair has been paving the way for future kiwi scientists and techies for a few years now.
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Opportunity awaits for young Auckland entrepreneurs
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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Young Aucklanders get a business boost with a new student entrepreneurship scheme backed by ATEED.
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Aussie start-up RangeMe gears up for massive growth
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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Australia’s RangeMe, the online marketplace that connects retailers with suppliers, has caught the attention of serial US entrepreneurs.
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Nigerian entrepreneur launches new startup in Brisbane
Wed, 18th May 2016
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Charis is gearing up to launch his third startup, the iKON Tracker, which has already been recognised as one of the top 30 startups at DEMO Africa.
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New Zealand's Techweek kicks off in Auckland
Mon, 16th May 2016
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Techweek AKL 2016 has started in Auckland, featuring over 50 sessions on design, innovation and technology until 22 May.
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NZ Government invites entrepreneurs to our shores with new visa
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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The New Zealand Government is launching a new global impact visa that is designed to encourage entrepreneurs to set up shop in this country.
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IDEAStarter competition urges Kiwi youth to turn ideas into action
Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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The IDEAStarter competition is back, encouraging young Auckland entrepreneurs to turn their business ideas into reality.
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The secret to digital success? Don't get caught
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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The ability to work in the grey areas of regulations is key to the success of organizations in a digital world, according to a colleague.
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Kiwi company raises $7.5M in funding, sets sights on bigger markets
Tue, 12th Apr 2016
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NZ's 90 Seconds snags US$7.5M to revolutionise global video production, with Sequoia India leading the investment into expanding markets.