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Goodair's Nosebuds wins design awards amid start-up nod
Health Technologies

Goodair's Nosebuds wins design awards amid start-up nod

Early demand for Nosebuds has been reinforced by Gold and Red Dot honours, boosting Goodair’s bid to scale its drug-free breathing device.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Auror named Hi-Tech Awards finalist on retail crime
Data Analytics

Auror named Hi-Tech Awards finalist on retail crime

Retail crime software used by more than six million workers has put Auror in contention for one of New Zealand's top tech prizes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards names record 2026 finalists
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards names record 2026 finalists

More than 300 entries have made judging harder as the awards reflect a tech sector valued at over NZD $23 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger as Bitcoin drive begins
Crypto

Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger as Bitcoin drive begins

Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger to its board as it plans to become New Zealand's first listed Bitcoin treasury firm on the NZX exchange.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Elle Archer honoured at 2024 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards
Māori

Elle Archer honoured at 2024 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards

Elle Archer, honoured as the Inspiring Individual at the 2024 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, exemplifies the growing influence of Māori professionals in Aotearoa's tech industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
New Zealand developed AI system for education gains recognition
EduTech

New Zealand developed AI system for education gains recognition

NZ Professor's AI system, Writer's Toolbox, wins award, revolutionising writing education in schools globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023
2020's Hi-Tech Awards winners are...
IBM

2020's Hi-Tech Awards winners are...

The Hi-Tech awards serve to highlight those organisations who are working to further Kiwi innovation in the digital age.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
Talent acquires Kiwi IT recruitment company
Seek

Talent acquires Kiwi IT recruitment company

Talent has acquired ManpowerGroup's Experis in New Zealand, marking a significant growth milestone as they aim to ensure a seamless transition for all involved.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2019
The highest honours at the Hi-Tech Awards
IBM

The highest honours at the Hi-Tech Awards

A record-breaking crowd of close to 1100 attended the awards dinner, held to celebrate the successes of New Zealand hi-tech companies.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Tech recruitment firm Talent takes home coveted award
Seek

Tech recruitment firm Talent takes home coveted award

Tech recruitment specialist Talent has been honoured at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards, recognised for its significant contributions to New Zealand's tech sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
Callaghan Innovation congratulates Hi-tech award winners
Health Technologies

Callaghan Innovation congratulates Hi-tech award winners

Callaghan Innovation commends winners of the 2018 Hi-Tech Awards & encourages businesses to explore tech support options. #HiTechAwards.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
Alma mater congratulates innovative woman in tech on award
Eastern Institute of Technology

Alma mater congratulates innovative woman in tech on award

EIT lauds alumna Aliesha Staples for clinching Young Achiever of the Year at the NZ Hi-Tech awards, heralding her VR innovations.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
ARANZ Geo scores spot in 2017 Hi-Tech awards line up
PwC

ARANZ Geo scores spot in 2017 Hi-Tech awards line up

NZ's ARANZ Geo lauded as a finalist for the prestigious Hi-Tech Company of the Year award, marking its third consecutive nomination.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Who made the cut? Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Hi-Tech Awards

Who made the cut? Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards

Entries this year were scattered from Kaitia to Invercargill, resulting in a record number of entries – 30 percent up on last year.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
PHOTO GALLERY: NZ Hi-Tech Awards gala dinner
Hi-Tech Awards

PHOTO GALLERY: NZ Hi-Tech Awards gala dinner

A record breaking 900 people attended the awards dinner, held to celebrate the successes of New Zealand high-tech companies.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2016
NZ Hi-Tech Awards recognise Innovative Kiwi businesses
Hi-Tech Awards

NZ Hi-Tech Awards recognise Innovative Kiwi businesses

Flick Electric, an electricity retailer that has been in business for only two years, won the Vocus Communications Innovative Service Award.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016
Aranz Medical named NZ Hi-Tech Awards finalist
Health Technologies

Aranz Medical named NZ Hi-Tech Awards finalist

Aranz Medical vies for top NZ Hi-Tech prize, showcasing their innovative 3D healthcare solutions amid industry acclaim.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2016

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Hi-Tech Trust appoints Spark's Jennifer Rutherford as new chair, Vend's Vaughan Rowsell as deputy chair
Marketing Technologies

Hi-Tech Trust appoints Spark's Jennifer Rutherford as new chair, Vend's Vaughan Rowsell as deputy chair

Rutherford has had a long and successful career in the tech sector including senior roles at Hewlett Packard and Cisco.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017