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Kiwi SMBs optimistic as growth expectations hit two-year high – ANZ survey

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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Confidence among small businesses in New Zealand is at a two-year high, with activity expectations also rising, according to a survey by ANZ.
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New Zealand's renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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New Zealand's renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand as our development programme continues to help Pacific Island nations...
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New Zealand plans to power remote Pacific communities with renewable technology

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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A coalition of NZ based clean energy companies have decided to tackle the power insecurity that many remote Pacific communities face...
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Young Kiwi innovators most concerned about environment and education issues - survey

Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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The future of the environment and sustainability scored the highest in importance, with 81% of respondents rating it more than 8 out of 10.
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Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Greenpeace calls for overhaul of electricity industry after Solarcity's complaint against solar tax is dismissed in court.
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Regional startups gain access to more incubator services

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Callaghan has awarded six providers, some in BoP, Gisborne, and Hawkes Bay, one and two-year contracts for founder incubator services.
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Christchurch couple launch Kickstarter to make South Island's first cat café a reality

Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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Husband and wife team Alyssa O'Connor and Nate Ball have raised $13,000 towards the $25,000 they need to get the cafe off the ground.
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Maori innovation and achievements to be celebrated at 2017 Matariki Awards

Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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Māori brilliance takes centre stage at the Matariki Awards, celebrating exceptional achievements on 21st July.
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WiFi coming to select Air New Zealand flights starting now

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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Air New Zealand introduces WiFi on overseas flights, commencing with a new Boeing 787 service to enhance customer experience.
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Government invests in financial literacy education

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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money management
Government invests $10.2m in financial education initiatives to equip young New Zealanders with money management skills.
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Kiwis - too relaxed about cybercrime? Palo Alto tech ramps up NZ cybersecurity

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Palo Alto's tech boosts New Zealand's cyber defences as Kiwi businesses confront alarming cybercrime complacency.
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Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who's town is next?

Fri, 12th May 2017
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​The second phase of the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative is underway, with one South Island town and one North Island town first up.
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Exclusive Networks wins big with Fortinet

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Exclusive Networks bags 4 big wins at Fortinet's Accelerate 2017, lauded for robust APAC growth and technical prowess in cybersecurity.
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3D Printing revolutionises health education in South Island

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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otago polytechnic
New Zealanders are using 3D printing to help educate communities about diabetes, demonstrating how technology can enhance learning.
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High School League playoffs and the road to the finals

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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league of legends
Latest announcements from the High School League tell us how the finals will look and promise some fierce competition yet to come.
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NZ small businesses show solid growth in first quarter of 2017, but skilled labour hard to find

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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Small businesses have shown the strongest growth outlook in two years in the last quarter, but shortage of skilled labour remains a critical issue.
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Dimension Data becomes single cloud provider for Ultrafast Fibre

Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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Ultrafast Fibre says it's seeing improved security and flexibility and reduced costs after selecting Dimension Data as its single cloud provider.
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Fibre providers chime in on country's fastest broadband regions

Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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Chorus' latest survey of the top ten fastest services for broadband has ruffled feathers amongst three of the country's local fibre companies.
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Dicker Data resellers walk the walk on the Milford Track

Thu, 6th Apr 2017
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Three Dicker Data New Zealand resellers took to the great outdoors last week after winning the distributor's Walk the Walk promotion.
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Tech firm wants Christchurch grads

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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CRM solutions firm Magnetism is hiring and training graduates from the University of Canterbury as it opens a new office in Christchurch.