New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 91
NZ Govt is boosting support for game development
Mon, 28th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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govtech
The NZ Government is bolstering its game development sector, with new research led by NZTech to explore future opportunities and inform policy.
Callaghan Innovation congratulates Hi-tech award winners
Mon, 28th May 2018
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healthtech
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callaghan innovation
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hi-tech awards
Callaghan Innovation commends winners of the 2018 Hi-Tech Awards & encourages businesses to explore tech support options. #HiTechAwards.
NZ Space Challenge winner announced
Fri, 25th May 2018
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spacetech
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satellite
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mentorship
GPS Control Systems claims the NZ Space Challenge with a GNSS designed to aid heavy vehicles in navigating treacherous Antarctic ice shelves.
Facebook and About Us launch #BoostYourTown in Kaitaia
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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facebook
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partners
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josef
About Us partners with Facebook to provide free workshops in New Zealand towns, aiming to boost online presence and attract more visitors. #BoostYourTown.
Investor says agritech is a cash cow that ‘NZ can do better’
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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it automation
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ai
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agritech
Agriculture as the very bones of NZ has seen an uprising in the number of startups in the agritech space - but this expert says we can do better.
New self-driving vehicle tech set to make roundabouts safer
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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jaguar land rover
A new autonomous driving research project may help reduce the number of accidents NZ roundabouts in the future according to a local spokesperson.
KiwiSaver members urged to claim their ‘free money’
Tue, 15th May 2018
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kiwisaver
ANZ Investments urges KiwiSaver members to claim up to NZD $521 in 'free money' from the Government by meeting contribution requirements before June 30.
Commissioners release privacy factsheet for .nz domain registrants
Mon, 14th May 2018
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data privacy
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domain name commission
The Domain Name Commissioner and the Privacy Commissioner have released new guidance to promote good privacy practices in the .nz domain name space.
NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million
Mon, 14th May 2018
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fintech
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blockchain
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capital
The company will use the money to grow its New Zealand user base before setting its sights on international expansion to markets such as Singapore.
Nintendo announces a brand new adjustable charging stand for its Switch console
Fri, 11th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo has announced a brand new adjustable charging stand for the Nintendo Switch console coming out later this year.
How Vodafone aims to speed up cancer research
Wed, 9th May 2018
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vodafone
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partners
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bso
Vodafone has launched the DreamLab app, turning smartphones into a virtual supercomputer to enhance cancer research, free to all Vodafone mobile customers.
Crusaders harness the power of cloud to increase fan base
Tue, 8th May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
The eight-month implementation enabled the Crusaders to leverage Infor CRM software to centralise its customer data.
Girl power: Championing women in tech
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Looking forward it's essential that the tech sector continues to champion women and encourage them to get involved.
Exclusive Q&A: Is New Zealand innovating on a global stage?
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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dyson 360 eye
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dyson
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industrial
I recently had the opportunity to discuss New Zealand's trend of innovation with Dyson senior design engineer Glyn Rees-Jones.
NZ’s West Coast could become a major tech hub
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Technology is supposedly available and embraced in the region and the low cost of living reduces the risk for start-up companies.
Cendio ThinLinc anticipates major ANZ channel growth
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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telsyte
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cloud adoption
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channel ecosystem
The company will be based in NZ, serving the wider ANZ region with the help of channel partners and distributors.
Mandatory autonomous safety systems could save hundreds of Kiwi lives
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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cartech
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autonomous vehicle
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automotive
Mandatory Autonomous Emergency Braking in new vehicles could save hundreds of Kiwi lives and lower insurance costs, says Volvo NZ's general manager Coby Duggan.
New Zealand Impact Investing Network announces National Advisory Board
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
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impact investment
Eight Kiwis from around the country have been elected and appointed to form the National Advisory Board for Impact Investing in New Zealand.
GovTech accelerator set to advance public sector innovation
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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partners
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upskilling
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extend
Wellington's new Lightning Lab GovTech accelerator, backed by Creative HQ, aims to drive public sector innovation, with applications opening next month.
InternetNZ announces new leadership roles
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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uc
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network infrastructure
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martech
InternetNZ confirms leadership team as it evolves as trusted steward of .nz domain and builds a better online New Zealand.