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Xero to streamline bank feed system next week
Fintech

Xero to streamline bank feed system next week

Xero is hinting at new changes to its bank feeds system that could eliminate all paper application forms, manual checks and accuracy checking.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jan 2019
Payroll software firms prepare for payday filing
Human Capital Management

Payroll software firms prepare for payday filing

Providers have been working closely with Inland Revenue to make sure they can meet their clients' needs when the changes roll out.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jan 2019
ecentre's Sprint Global 2019 accelerator primed for action
Massey University

ecentre's Sprint Global 2019 accelerator primed for action

Massey University's ecentre is launching Sprint Global 2019, an accelerator programme to help New Zealand startups go global faster.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2019
Inland Revenue says watch out for tax refund scams
Phishing

Inland Revenue says watch out for tax refund scams

Inland Revenue is warning New Zealanders to be vigilant about any 'tax refund' emails they receive that appear to look genuine.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jan 2019
MRHQ launches 'NZ-first' tech career accelerator
Accelerator

MRHQ launches 'NZ-first' tech career accelerator

A new tech career accelerator, Mission Ready HQ, aims to fill the skills shortage in the industry and create opportunities for talented individuals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jan 2019
NZ women ditch the glass ceiling and make their own success
Fintech

NZ women ditch the glass ceiling and make their own success

They're ambitious, they're self-starters, and they're running young and dynamic enterprises that they're eager to grow.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Dec 2018
NZ small businesses struggle with serious debt
Fintech

NZ small businesses struggle with serious debt

Small businesses in New Zealand are grappling with severe debt issues, particularly over the Christmas period, warns advisory firm NexGen Group.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Dec 2018
Dr Ryan Ko steps down as head of Cybersecurity Researchers of Waikato
Encryption

Dr Ryan Ko steps down as head of Cybersecurity Researchers of Waikato

Dr Ryan Ko, instrumental in founding Cybersecurity Researchers of Waikato, steps down to lead UQ Cyber Security, leaving Dr Vimal Kumar to fill his role.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018
You wouldn't marry a stranger, so why go into business with one?
Marketing Technologies

You wouldn't marry a stranger, so why go into business with one?

You can't just rush straight into a partnership. According to Bartercard, at least half of all partnerships fail in the first 2-3 years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018
LearnCoach closes $1.5m seed round
eLearning

LearnCoach closes $1.5m seed round

The tutorials are designed for students who want to learn NCEA subjects but can't make it to a physical classroom.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018
Lightning Lab accelerator delves into tourism
Lightning Lab

Lightning Lab accelerator delves into tourism

Startup accelerator Lightning Lab is launching a new programme to find innovative solutions to challenges facing the tourism industry.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants
Surveillance

GCSB welcomes Inspector-General's report on intelligence warrants

The GCSB welcomes Cheryl Gwyn's report affirming its lawful warrant systems, though differing on 'Type 1' and 'Type 2' warrant interpretations remain.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Apax Partners wins bidding war for Trade Me buyout
Trade Me

Apax Partners wins bidding war for Trade Me buyout

Apax Partners secures the win to buy Trade Me for NZD $6.45 per share after Hellman and Friedman withdraws, valuing the company at NZD $2.56 billion.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2018
Verifi takes spot in Deloitte Asia Pacific Fast 500
Deloitte

Verifi takes spot in Deloitte Asia Pacific Fast 500

Verifi Identity Services has been ranked among Deloitte Technology's Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2018, landing the 154th spot.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2018
How blockchain will impact NZ's economy
Blockchain

How blockchain will impact NZ's economy

Blockchain technology could boost New Zealand's economy, creating high-tech jobs and increasing digital exports, according to a new report.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Dec 2018
GirlBoss wins 2018 YES Emerging Alumni of the Year Award
Entrepreneur

GirlBoss wins 2018 YES Emerging Alumni of the Year Award

The people have spoken – GirlBoss CEO and founder Alexia Hilbertidou has been crowned this year's Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Emerging Alumni of the Year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018
SingleSource scores R&D grant to explore digital identity over blockchain
Blockchain

SingleSource scores R&D grant to explore digital identity over blockchain

Callaghan Innovation has awarded a $318,000 R&D grant to Auckland-based firm SingleSource, a company that applies risk scoring to digital identity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018
Spark Lab launches free cybersecurity tool for SMBs
Cybersecurity

Spark Lab launches free cybersecurity tool for SMBs

Spark Lab has launched a new tool that it hopes will help New Zealand's small businesses understand their cybersecurity risks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018
Bluetooth-enabled traps could spell the end for NZ's pests
Bluetooth

Bluetooth-enabled traps could spell the end for NZ's pests

A Wellington conservation tech company has come up with a way of using Bluetooth to help capture pests like rats and stoats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018