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Westcon-Comstor gets on the bike to support mental health

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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Westcon-Comstor is throwing its weight behind the Mental Health Foundation, linking its latest Cisco promotion with fundraising for the charity.
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Kiwi digital health company wins international acclaim

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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NZ's Melon Health bags global tech award with its life-saving mental health apps, earning international recognition in New Orleans.
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Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe

Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.
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Kiwi company Promapp picks up Aussie council body as client

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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According to Promapp, its cloud-based software will enable the council body to map, review and improve processes on an ongoing basis.
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BizDojo and Wellington City Council programme set to help founders thrive

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Collider drives innovation and business growth in the capital through a range of learning and business development initiatives.
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24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme

Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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The group selected by EHF are part of the first cohort in a three-year programme run in partnership with Immigration New Zealand.
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Christchurch cloud software provider announces integration with Perth startup

Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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Vault Intelligence adds early intervention mental health monitoring and hazard perception training products to its risk and safety management suite.
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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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Kindness doesn't hurt: New movement unites internet users to #keepitkindonline

Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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#keepitkindonline is a new social media campaign aimed at exposing the nasty side of the internet and encouraging people to making it a kinder place.
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'Online home' for Kiwi kids launched in New Zealand

Sat, 3rd Jun 2017
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New Zealand launches an 'online home' for children aged 5-9, allowing them to explore and discover local content.
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First round of speakers announced for Festival for the Future

Tue, 30th May 2017
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The event brings together young innovators and influencers to explore the big issues of our time, and build ideas and skills necessary for the future.
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We can stop our students being harmed by 'Blue Whale'

Tue, 16th May 2017
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Dangerous online game threatens young people in New Zealand, schools urged to defend against it. Blue Whale linked to self-harm and suicide.
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Kickstarter project seeks to promote mental health through gaming heroes

Thu, 4th May 2017
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A dedicated team is looking to create a breakthrough webseries that uses the power of video games to help those with mental illnesses.
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IT industry heavy hitters heading to the ring for charity fight

Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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More than 180 IT staff from Auckland and Wellington are taking to the boxing ring as part of this year's IT Heavy Hitters boxing event.
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Can an app help curb your social media addiction?

Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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New app AntiSocial helps users track their smartphone usage, including social media, to understand how much time they truly spend on their phones.
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Vodafone Foundation awards three new tech grants to help Kiwi youth

Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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The Vodafone Foundation will fund three technology development grants to Zeal, Gamelabs and Sticks'n'Stones in order to help NZ youth.
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Digital detox: Cantabrians encouraged to disconnect

Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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Canterbury residents urged to take a break from digital overload as New Zealand's first city-wide digital detox programme launches.
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Fitbit unleashes new sleep features

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Fitbit has launched new sleep tools to help users improve sleep consistency and overall health, in collaboration with sleep experts.
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Music video tackles sexual consent

Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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New music video compiled in three days aims to educate youth in Waikato about sexual consent, addressing the issue in a fun way.
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Orion Health scores large Queensland health service contract

Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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NZ's Orion Health clinches a deal with Queensland's Metro North to boost referral management for a healthcare network of 900,000.