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Conservation innovation winner DroneCounts takes wildlife tracking to the next level
Drones

Conservation innovation winner DroneCounts takes wildlife tracking to the next level

DroneCounts' innovative GPS tracking revolutionises conservation efforts, winning the WWF NZ accolade for tackling species decline.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
New co-working space promises prototyping facilities & tech partnerships
Software Development

New co-working space promises prototyping facilities & tech partnerships

Auckland's Tech Bunker is set to boost innovation with unique prototyping amenities and key tech partnerships.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Phishing scam impersonates Ministry of Primary Industries
Malware

Phishing scam impersonates Ministry of Primary Industries

CERT NZ alerts public to a new phishing scam masquerading as the Ministry of Primary Industries, complete with malware-laden attachments.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Legal advice for startups: what to know from the get go
Law

Legal advice for startups: what to know from the get go

Chapman Tripp talks about the three major legal topics most vital to startups: founder agreements, intellectual property, and contracts.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Oracle's $60,000 gift to Kiwi bug researcher about sharing knowledge with the world
Oracle

Oracle's $60,000 gift to Kiwi bug researcher about sharing knowledge with the world

Traditionally organisations keep bug & vulnerability findings for themselves, but Oracle and Associate Professor Dietrich take a different approach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Datacom hackathon pushes social impact and CSR to the fore
Health Technologies

Datacom hackathon pushes social impact and CSR to the fore

The first prize went to Team Happy Life for charity Child Matters which provides adult training to help prevent child abuse.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Melbourne soliciting accelerator programmes to fill 500 Startups gap
Accelerator

Melbourne soliciting accelerator programmes to fill 500 Startups gap

LaunchVic is seeking to invest up to AU$3mil per application in the best Australian or international accelerators and teams with proven track record.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Applications open for Taupo business growth programme
Employers & Manufacturers Association

Applications open for Taupo business growth programme

The Accelerate programme, run by central North Island business growth centre Firestation, will start in late September.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017
Six finalists announced for Wellington Low Carbon Challenge
Crowdfunding

Six finalists announced for Wellington Low Carbon Challenge

Six eco-pioneers vie for £45k fund in Wellington's Low Carbon Challenge, promoting sustainable surf boards, biofuel, and more.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
NZ tech unknown in Asia - we need to do more to put NZ on the map
NZTech

NZ tech unknown in Asia - we need to do more to put NZ on the map

New Zealand needs to invest in promoting its technology sector, says Mitchell Pham, chair of NZTech and FinTechNZ.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Social enterprise changing lives over coffee and stroopwafels
Small Business

Social enterprise changing lives over coffee and stroopwafels

The idea behind The Lifeboat is to create highly individualised experiences and interactions; no story is the same as the next.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Launch Taranaki and NZVIF to invest in local startups
NZVIF

Launch Taranaki and NZVIF to invest in local startups

The partnership with NZVIF's Seed Co-Investment Fund – or SCIF - will bring more investment into innovative companies in the Taranaki region.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Survey shows NZ businesses adapting practices for millennials
Robert Half Technology

Survey shows NZ businesses adapting practices for millennials

Millennials will make up 50 percent of the global workforce by 2020 - something businesses in NZ are getting ready for.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
120 reports in 12 hours: Kiwis hit by IRD tax refund scam
Phishing

120 reports in 12 hours: Kiwis hit by IRD tax refund scam

New Zealanders have been targeted by a convincing IRD tax refund scam, with the agency receiving 120 reports in just 12 hours.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
MYOB champions Silver Ferns & women's achievement in netball
Fintech

MYOB champions Silver Ferns & women's achievement in netball

MYOB is a major sponsor of New Zealand's Silver Ferns for the team's upcoming game against South Africa this weekend.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Business, entrepreneurship gurus light up Hamilton event
Small Business

Business, entrepreneurship gurus light up Hamilton event

The Biz events are designed to be specific to the region, with speakers and content tailored to the needs and interests of local businesspeople.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
LookSee expanding beyond Wgtn to address NZ tech talent shortage
ATEED

LookSee expanding beyond Wgtn to address NZ tech talent shortage

WREDA is in discussion with economic development agencies in Christchurch and Auckland in relation to expanding the talent attraction programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Fintech startup helps Kiwis invest $7m for retirement
Fintech

Fintech startup helps Kiwis invest $7m for retirement

New Zealand fintech Ilumony guides Kiwis to savvy $7m investment, boosting retirement funds with zero-fee advice.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
BizDojo and Wellington City Council programme set to help founders thrive
Wellington City Council

BizDojo and Wellington City Council programme set to help founders thrive

Collider drives innovation and business growth in the capital through a range of learning and business development initiatives.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017