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Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft’s AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company’s NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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'Speed dating' scheme for recruits goes nationwide

A “speed dating” style Earn as You Learn scheme linking paid factory work and study is to expand nationwide after a strong Waikato trial.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025

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'Earn As You Learn' scheme expands to tackle skills crisis

New Zealand's 'Earn As You Learn' scheme, boosting skills and retention, expands nationally after a Waikato pilot showed 90% completion in manufacturing training.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025

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Soda Inc nominated for Westpac Waikato Business Award

Wintec business incubator Soda Inc. has entered this year's 2018 Westpac Waikato Business Awards for its work helping local startups grow.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018

Microsoft

Win win for Wintec at Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards

Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology) took out the supreme award at the 2013 Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards held in Tauranga last week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2013

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Education, Learning & Training

Wintec's 'The Gig' virtual IT firm a melting pot for innovation

Wintec Centre for Information Technology creates virtual IT firm 'The Gig' to provide hands-on experience for students during COVID-19.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2020

Internet of Things

How IT is shaping Māori storytelling for this year's Matariki

IT is at the centre of a new project to fuse Māori culture and an interactive waka sculpture, to be installed in Hamilton for Matariki.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018

Absolute IT

Wintec using tech to support students and staff

Wintec harnesses innovative tech to enhance learning and workplace flexibility for students and staff in Hamilton's evolving IT landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Oct 2015

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Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

'Speed dating' scheme for recruits goes nationwide

'Earn As You Learn' scheme expands to tackle skills crisis

Soda Inc nominated for Westpac Waikato Business Award

Win win for Wintec at Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards

Global Stories

Wintec's 'The Gig' virtual IT firm a melting pot for innovation

How IT is shaping Māori storytelling for this year's Matariki

Wintec using tech to support students and staff

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