Kiwi stories - Page 9
Facebook page punches out SBW
Mon, 11th Feb 2013
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A new Facebook page satirises Sonny Bill Williams as Boxing's Champion of Match Fixing after his controversial win over Botha.
Samsung NZ appoints country manager
Fri, 25th Jan 2013
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Kenny Yeon steps in as Samsung NZ's new country manager, bringing years of IT expertise to spur growth and innovate in the Kiwi market.
New Zealand fails to make tech grade
Fri, 30th Nov 2012
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New Zealand's top cities, including Auckland and Wellington, failed to crack the Global Startup Ecosystem Index's top 20 tech hubs, unlike Sydney and Melbourne.
Apple under fire over Kiwi's cut-price order
Mon, 5th Nov 2012
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Apple faces tribunal in NZ after cancelling a man's order worth $1600 acquired for just $35 due to website pricing error.
Cutting-edge tech changes Kiwi business strategy
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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Wellington geospatial company Splice Group launches lightweight software map viewer for easy access to detailed geospatial map data on mobile devices.
HP making NZ job cuts?
Wed, 29th Aug 2012
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Rumours surface that the computer manufacturer has already begun making Kiwi job cuts following its global announcement in May.
Cloud computing increases IT innovation says IBM study
Mon, 30th Jul 2012
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IBM study reveals cloud computing could boost IT innovation, reshaping roles and increasing demand for IT services in New Zealand.
Online agency sells $13m of property in 9 months
Fri, 13th Apr 2012
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In just nine months, online real estate agency 200 Square has sold NZD $13 million worth of property, revolutionising the industry with its innovative platform.
SMBs offered chance to pitch at govt 'speed dating' event
Mon, 19th Mar 2012
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Business New Zealand and the Ministry of Economic Development matchmaking kiwi businesses with senior buyers from 15 government organisations.
Kiwi tech firm acquires Australian rival
Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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New Zealand-based iDt has acquired Australia's Bio Recognition Systems to expand its customer base and boost development capabilities, says MD Geoff Burnett.
Opentext rewards kiwi partner with APAC award
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Techtonics, which has offices in Wellington and Auckland, bested more than 220 partner companies in the region.
Eventfinder taking off in Australia
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Kiwi event marketing platform Eventfinder has made a successful debut in Australia, gaining 4000 events and 1500 daily visitors within its first two weeks.
Kiwi CMS company launches online studio
Mon, 15th Aug 2011
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Contegro, a Kiwi CMS company, has launched an online training studio to expand its global reach, enabling designers to manage websites without developers.
Internet traffic to multiply sevenfold by 2015
Fri, 3rd Jun 2011
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Internet traffic is set to soar, with global usage projected to hit 1.2 million petabytes annually by 2015, driven by Asia's rapid growth.
Telcoinabox expands Auckland operations
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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Telcoinabox is boosting its Auckland presence with new executive hires, aiming to become NZ's top telecommunications aggregator by year-end.
Cash is king
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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A worrying 37% of Kiwi business owners still rely on bank statements to track cash flow, showing a lack of awareness of essential business health indicators.
Kiwi named Konica's best salesman
Mon, 14th Jun 2010
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Gavin Bethwaite from New Zealand has been honoured as Konica Minolta's top global salesperson, with colleague Daniel Marshall securing the second spot.
Pass It On: KEA launches expat virtual network
Thu, 8th Apr 2010
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KEA's new virtual network aims to turn one million Kiwi expats into ambassadors for New Zealand's Rugby World Cup 2011 run-up, offering NZD $300,000 in prizes.
Aussie online shopping site comes to NZ
Tue, 6th Apr 2010
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Australia's online shopping juggernaut, CatchoftheDay, launches in New Zealand, giving local manufacturers a platform to clear stock within 24 hours.
Festival powered by Kiwi software entrepreneur
Mon, 11th Jan 2010
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A Te Atiawa software entrepreneur has modernised the Parihaka International Peace Festival's ticketing, making it more affordable and efficient for attendees.