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Sodaince

Crowd and community-driven ideas shine at Innes48 startup competition

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Their ideas addressed the issues of a modern world and responded through taking a collaborative, community approach.
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Kiwi startup aims to remove the cost barrier for electric vehicles

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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A startup in Rotorua wants to make second-hand electric vehicles more affordable to encourage the use of sustainable transport.
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Vodafone xone accelerator calling for AI and IoT innovators

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Eight startups will receive a total package valued at more than $150,000 including seed-funding and access to world-class technology.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Putting data back into consumer's hands with blockchain

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Right now, four big internet companies are using personal data to make huge profits - they also use their power to shut down the competition.
Soul machines

Kiwi AI company's digital human being tested at UK bank

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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While NatWest will only deploy Soul Machines' technology if it successfully completes a pilot, it could be used to help free up time human advisors.
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Judges for 48-hour national startup competition announced

Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Innovative quartet to judge NZ's leading Innes48 Start-up event, setting the stage for vibrant entrepreneurial showdown.
Kfa

Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator announces participants of latest cohort

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Companies are using blockchain to manage payments, creating chatbots, helping freelancers fulfil their tax obligations, and much more.
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Startup uses chatbot to simplify global digital marketing

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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MemePR's marketing platform uses artificial intelligence to connect working partners from all around the world with those in need of marketing service.
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Co-working provider BizDojo acquired by European platform IWG

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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European workspace giant IWG has acquired New Zealand's BizDojo, expanding its flexible office network and enhancing options for Kiwi businesses.
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Kiwi startup helps disrupt major Aus crime ring

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Auror, a New Zealand based company and the Police worked together to disrupt an organised retail crime ring in Melbourne.
Recruitment

Aus startup launches tool to identify employee potential

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Australian startup Gooroo has launched Mindspace, a tool using behavioural neuroscience to identify employee potential and enhance workforce capabilities.
Ubco

NZ's first road legal electric motorcycle set to hit the streets

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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UBCO launches NZ's first road-legal electric motorcycle, the 2018 2x2, enhancing accessibility and dual-use capability for both on and off-road travel.
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UPDATED: ATEED in talks with BizDojo Auckland liquidators to discuss recoveries

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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The liquidator first report states that BizDojo Auckland Ltd has not been able to provide a balance sheet and does not own any assets.
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SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator

Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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SheStarts entrepreneurs reflect on their experience in the program and reveal how they navigate the business world.
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Digital guestbook startup raises $1mil in capital after hitting $1mil revenue mark

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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SwipedOn's CEO says the two recent milestones would position the company for a high-growth phase of aggressive development.
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Former ATEED CEO joins IoT startup Wine Grenade's board

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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Founded in 2014, the company is now selling devices to winemakers in eight countries and is building out its distributor network.
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Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of The Hut34 Project

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The Hut34 Project, founded by Tim McNamara and Peter Godbolt, aims to connect AI engines, IoT devices, and digital services.
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Rocket Lab deploys NZ-built and designed satellite into orbit

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The Humanity Star will orbit the Earth for approximately 9 months before its orbit starts to decay and it's pulled back into Earth's gravity.
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Rocket Lab's test flight reaches orbit and deploys payloads

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Rocket Lab currently has five Electron vehicles in production, with the next launch expected to take place in early 2018.
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NZ startup CodeLingo secures $540k funding from Australian VCs

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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CodeLingo is a platform which enables users to scale end-to-end software development processes that improve code quality.