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New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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New Zealand unveils its first national AI strategy to boost business innovation and GDP by NZD $76 billion by 2038, focusing on responsible adoption and skills.
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Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025

Tue, 20th May 2025
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New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.
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Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.
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Creating the blueprint for introducing AI and robotics to business: A hospitality perspective

Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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Sudima Hotels have seen a 10-15% boost in productivity over 18 months since introducing AI and robots, proving they enhance efficiency without displacing human roles.
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Spark & NZIER to boost NZ's productivity with technology

Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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Spark, in partnership with the NZIER, aims to steer Aotearoa New Zealand a technology generation ahead, addressing the country's productivity challenges.
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Technology Queenstown unveils plan to transform district into tech hub

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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Tech Queenstown targets to mould Queenstown Lakes District into a global tech hub, leveraging its potential for a bustling tech sector set to generate $1bn annual GDP by 2043.
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Getty Images CEO urges Sunak to back creative over AI industries

Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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Getty Images CEO, Craig Peters, warns Chancellor Rishi Sunak of risking UK GDP by favouring AI support over the critical creative industries.
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Xero & AWS partner to boost digital capabilities for Australasian SMBs

Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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Xero and Amazon Web Services join forces to enhance digital capabilities of SMBs in Australia and New Zealand.
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AI's role in transforming productivity & redefining knowledge work

Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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AI's potential in redefining jobs rather than eliminating them could vastly boost productivity, according to expert Angus Bauer.
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TVNZ first to adopt AWS Clean Rooms for secure advertisement innovation

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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TVNZ becomes the first Aotearoa media firm to utilise AWS Clean Rooms, enhancing secure, innovative advertising strategies.
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New govt briefed on NZ's digital identity landscape

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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DINZ highlights potential of digital identity to boost New Zealand's productivity, advising ministers on improved laws and implementation.
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SaaS sector in NZ thriving as a result of trans -Tasman partnerships

Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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New Zealand's SaaS sector set to generate NZD$20bn for economy, with Microsoft highlighting importance of trans-Tasman partnership.
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GDP rise set for NZ, but OECD recommends digital transformation to drive growth

Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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New Zealand's GDP is set to rise by 3.8% this year, according to new OECD research, but challenges remain for the country's economic growth and stability.
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TIN report showcases New Zealand's tech prowess to investors

Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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The Technology Investment Network's 201report has revealed the extent of technology's reach in what's now New Zealand's third biggest export secto.
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APC 2016 Day 1: Opportunities abound says Microsoft

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Microsoft has told its Australian partners there are 'absolutely stunning' opportunities ahead and outlined new multi-billion dollar opportunities.
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We are not alone: NZ's tech industry now transcends local borders

Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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Size and location doesn't matter in the tech industry any more. New Zealand's innovation and expertise matches global levels.
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NZ dollar jumps almost 1 US cent after US retail sales miss forecasts

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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The New Zealand dollar jumped almost one US cent overnight after US retail sales missed expectations, raising concern about slowing growth in the worl.
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NZ dollar, Aussie fall after Chinese trade data disappoints

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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The New Zealand and Australian dollars touched their lowest levels in almost two weeks after weaker-than-expected trade data from China, the largest t.
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NZ economy grows 0.8% in fourth quarter, on tourist spending, heated housing market

Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand economy expanded in the fourth quarter as tourists drove growth in retailing and accommodation, and property sales increased demand fo.
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NZ current account deficit widens in 4th-qtr, as foreign companies earn more

Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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New Zealand's current account deficit swells to NZD $2.6 billion in Q4, driven by higher foreign earnings from local investments amid a growing economy.