Exports stories
Oravida turns to solar to power export-focused growth
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Oravida powers its Bay of Plenty bottling plant with a new solar farm as it chases export growth and stricter hotel sustainability demands.
New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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dr
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supply chain
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clean technologies
Enatel opens an 8000sqm high-tech plant in Christchurch, uniting staff and boosting export capacity for its specialised battery chargers.
WiseTech to digitise New Zealand customs tariff data
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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saas
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document management
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digital transformation
WiseTech has secured a seven-year deal to digitise New Zealand's customs tariff, launching an online portal and free local BorderWise access.
NZ firm eyes export boom with catnip wine for pets, owners
Wed, 28th May 2025
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e-commerce
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wine
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exports
NZ's Muttley's Estate launches catnip-infused pet wine, aiming to boost exports with increased global demand and plans for large-scale catnip farming.
New Zealand surpasses UK in per capita Australian wine demand
Tue, 20th May 2025
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exports
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australian economy
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google search
New Zealand leads per capita Australian wine consumption at 9.38 bottles yearly, with the UK and Denmark close behind in a AUD $7.2 billion export market.
Digital fibre could add USD $163bn to NZ economy by 2033
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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A Deloitte report claims digital fibre infrastructure could boost New Zealand's economy by USD $163 billion by 2033, highlighting its untapped potential.
Institute of Data's training yields 96% tech employment rate
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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data science
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ai
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cybersecurity
The Institute of Data's intensive programme has placed 96% of its graduates in tech roles, aiming to boost New Zealand's tech growth amidst economic challenges.
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Cartelux appoints Stephen Burns as financial department
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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martech
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exports
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adtech
Stephen Burns has been appointed to run its financial department and advise the company in its upcoming funding rounds.
Kiwi exporters finding 'She'll be Right' doesn't fly in Europe
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
Cybersecurity expert Daniel Watson says international customers are demanding more rigorous cybersecurity from NZ firms.
NZ Minister for Trade and Export Growth welcomes Canada's interest in DEPA
Mon, 28th Dec 2020
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supply chain
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new zealand government
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trade
Canada expresses interest in joining Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) with New Zealand, Singapore, and Chile. NZ Minister for Trade welcomes move.
NZ tech sector continues upward trajectory as export revenue grows
Fri, 20th Nov 2020
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fintech
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technology investment network
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exports
Export revenue for New Zealand tech companies is on the rise, as an increasingly diverse international market heightens its demand.
Alibaba steps into cloud music with latest acquisition
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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digital entertainment
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alibaba
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digital music
Acquires Import eCommerce Platform Kaola from NetEase for Approximately US$2 Billion Alibaba will also take a minority stake in NetEase Cloud Music.
Inside NZ's first blockchain trade for meat exports
Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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blockchain
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supply chain
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exports
New Zealand's first blockchain-based meat export trade completed by ASB Bank, VerifyUnion, Greenlea, and a Korean importer, simplifies and secures data flow.
TIN200 tech export revenue growing leaps and bounds
Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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ict sector
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exports
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tin report
Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker says this means good things for the future of New Zealand's economy.
Fintech NZ drums up support for UK-NZ tech opportunities
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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agricultural technology
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fintech
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exports
Support for New Zealand's fintech potential in the UK is growing as the government aims to establish post-Brexit free trade.
The Philippines could be NZ's next big export market, says tech entrepreneur
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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exports
New Zealand businesses overlook the potential of the Philippines as a market for financial services, says entrepreneur Rachel Strevens.
Fonterra, Alibaba collaboration ushers in new era of retail experiences in China
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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alibaba
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fonterra
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exports
Hema utilises the wealth of data it gathers from consumers to provide a tailored and personalised shopping experience for each customer.
From Christchurch to Chile: Kiwi company dominates in export innovation
Sat, 21st Oct 2017
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aranz geo
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exports
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mining
The Christchurch company has established an expansive global presence, spanning 80 countries, thanks to its revolutionary Leapfrog technology.
NZ agrees on negotiating mandate to upgrade China FTA, worth thousands of Kiwi jobs
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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exports
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fta
NZ's bid to boost economy via China FTA upgrade projected to create thousands of jobs, bolstering key sectors and trade ties.
'Uncertainty's the new normal' - SME exporters should be prepared for global trade disruptions
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
New Zealand's SMEs must brace for global trade shifts, asserts MYOB, as China's Belt and Road initiative, Brexit, and 'America First' impact markets.