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NZ's early stage tech companies bolstered by rising investments - report

Technology Investment Network (TIN) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have launched their third annual investor report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Partner Programmes

Govt launches programme to attract innovation to NZ

Zephyr Airworks credited Innovative Partnerships as part of the reason it is testing its revolutionary air taxi technology in New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018

Callaghan Innovation

Maori entrepreneurship thriving in Waikato and Coromandel regions

Waikato region sees growth in Māori business enterprise, says Waikato Innovation Park advisor. Māori businesses seeking support has increased to 16 percent.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018

Callaghan Innovation

Christchurch entrepreneur accelerates with Kokiri

Logan Williams has been selected to take part in the startup accelerator programme to help turn his ideas into an innovative business.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018

AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwi VR market set to be worth $320m, employment to double

Globally, AR is predicted to be the fastest growth segment in the world with forecast global revenues of US$83 billion.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017

DevOps

The tech talent drought: Cloud engineers & agile project managers in demand

IT professionals in high demand as number of applicants for roles declines, according to Hays Quarterly Report. @HaysNews #ITjobs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017

Government

MBIE ditches government contract with Fuji Xerox

Fuji Xerox New Zealand suspended from one All-of-Government contract and terminated from another by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017

Northland

Northland Inc's Orchard innovation hub recognised at MBIE Awards

Northland Inc's Orchard hub earns MBIE accolade for fostering a collaborative environment that is nurturing innovation across Northland.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Small Business

NZ SMEs need to keep up in the eCommerce retail race - Spark

61% of New Zealand SMEs are using websites to sell products/services. However, 40% are still not online. Will they be able to compete with Amazon?.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017

Software Development

IT company headquartered in rural Paeroa offers developers a different lifestyle

Paeroa-based IT firm Adroit Creations challenges the urban norm, proving that tech businesses can thrive in rural areas while offering a unique lifestyle.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017

Health Technologies

Govt puts spotlight on tech sector investment

The New Zealand Government has launched an investment guide to attract more investment in the country's technology sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016

MBIE

Roboshops: Unlocking curious minds in NZ

Kiwi kids code with robots as Waikato academics boost digital skillsets in schools, courtesy of 'Unlocking Curious Minds' grant.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016

Cloud Services

NZ Govt websites failing to reach readability goals

New Zealand Government websites are struggling to meet readability goals, with half failing to achieve target scores, according to a report by VisibleThread.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016

Physical Security

Govt announce intellectual property regime

The British government launches study on creative sector's interaction with copyright and designs in a changing technological landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016

MBIE

Auckland employers need to get the records in order

MBIE to audit Auckland employers failing to meet staff requirements, with complaints and enquiries given priority.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Labour Party

Classic Joyce: Labour scolds Govt's 'culture of extravagance'

Labour Party criticizes Steven Joyce for spending $200,000 on an app downloaded only 1000 times. Party calls it a waste of taxpayer money.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Global Stories

MBIE stories

MBIE

NZ tech sector seeing strong growth and investments – MBIE report

NZ's rank at first in the world for ease of doing business by the World Bank Group is a huge drawcard for investors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017

Unified Communications

Spark, Vodafone and 2Degrees announce merger

New Zealand's infrastructure investors to merge into 'Spark2Fon' WHERE id = ending industry disputes, says Telecom Minister. Prices expected to drop. #satire.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2016