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NZ's agritech sector 'urgently' needs to focus on AI
Agricultural Technology

NZ's agritech sector 'urgently' needs to focus on AI

New Zealand's agritech sector must urgently embrace AI to maintain its competitiveness and address critical challenges, asserts a new AI Forum report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies
Government

Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies

Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
AI biosecurity officer now on duty at Auckland Airport
Artificial Intelligence

AI biosecurity officer now on duty at Auckland Airport

A digital biosecurity officer has started working at Auckland Airport with the goal of helping international visitors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018
Passengers are landing in the future with holographic tech on display at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport

Passengers are landing in the future with holographic tech on display at Auckland Airport

The hologram will give a 3D display of biosecurity risk items and explain why they aren't allowed in New Zealand...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
NZ's agritech sector is tech-savvy, but not looking to the future
Agricultural Technology

NZ's agritech sector is tech-savvy, but not looking to the future

New Zealand's agritech sector is aware of what's going on in the technology space, but are struggling to keep up with the pace of change.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
NZ-based global company moves to cloud with TechnologyOne
Software-as-a-Service

NZ-based global company moves to cloud with TechnologyOne

AsureQuality, the New Zealand based food safety and biosecurity services company, has completed a successful move to the TechnologyOne Cloud.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015
Drones trials for Kiwi forestry management
Drones

Drones trials for Kiwi forestry management

New Zealand is at the forefront of testing unmanned aerial flights and is set to have the world's first regulatory framework that allows beyond line o.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
NZ government launches Ageing Well, the latest national science challenge
University of Otago

NZ government launches Ageing Well, the latest national science challenge

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has launched the Ageing Well National Science Challenge, one of 11 planned by the government to tackle th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015

Global Stories

Biosecurity stories

Cendio ThinLinc anticipates major ANZ channel growth
Telsyte

Cendio ThinLinc anticipates major ANZ channel growth

The company will be based in NZ, serving the wider ANZ region with the help of channel partners and distributors.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security
Biometrics

Hackers run circles around Samsung's iris scanner security

Chaos at Samsung: Hackers bypass S8 iris scan with picture and contact lens, exposing security flaws in high-tech system.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Govt to invest $4.75m in global innovation projects
MBIE

Govt to invest $4.75m in global innovation projects

New Zealand Gov to invest $4.75m in 18 global strategic partnerships to boost research, including internet capability and marine biosecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Biosecurity stories

First Nations' tech businesses building digital capability
EduTech

First Nations' tech businesses building digital capability

Winyama Pty Ltd and Goanna Education are helping improve the digital capabilities of the First Nations' workforce.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
New program to develop Aussie agriculture from space
EduTech

New program to develop Aussie agriculture from space

Australia's SmartSat CRC has launched the Maya Nula research program to develop satellite Earth Observation technology for the agriculture industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2023
Technology 'critical' for the future of Australia's agriculture industry
Agricultural Technology

Technology 'critical' for the future of Australia's agriculture industry

Technology to boost Australian agriculture, says ACOLA report. Adoption of innovation crucial for sector growth, profitability, and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers
Biometrics

Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers

Department of Home Affairs has accepted Unisys' bid to supply biosecurity tech to track travellers moving in and out of Australia's borders.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018