Gross Domestic Produce (GDP) stories
New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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productivity
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.
Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
Tue, 20th May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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financial systems
New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.
Australians & Kiwis face strain from living cost crisis
Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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healthtech
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inflation
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immigration
A report reveals ongoing financial strain for Australians and New Zealanders, with rising living costs leaving nearly half feeling worse off than last year.
Creating the blueprint for introducing AI and robotics to business: A hospitality perspective
Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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robots
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ai
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opinion
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.
Spark & NZIER to boost NZ's productivity with technology
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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cloud services
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productivity
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nzier
Spark, in partnership with the NZIER, aims to steer Aotearoa New Zealand a technology generation ahead, addressing the country's productivity challenges.
Technology Queenstown unveils plan to transform district into tech hub
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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university of otago
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stakeholders
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gdp
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.
Getty Images CEO urges Sunak to back creative over AI industries
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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physical security
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genai
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ai
Getty Images CEO, Craig Peters, warns Chancellor Rishi Sunak of risking UK GDP by favouring AI support over the critical creative industries.
Xero & AWS partner to boost digital capabilities for Australasian SMBs
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Xero and Amazon Web Services join forces to enhance digital capabilities of SMBs in Australia and New Zealand.
AI's role in transforming productivity & redefining knowledge work
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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hcm
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ai
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productivity
AI's potential in redefining jobs rather than eliminating them could vastly boost productivity, according to expert Angus Bauer.
TVNZ first to adopt AWS Clean Rooms for secure advertisement innovation
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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data privacy
TVNZ becomes the first Aotearoa media firm to utilise AWS Clean Rooms, enhancing secure, innovative advertising strategies.
New govt briefed on NZ's digital identity landscape
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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government
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digital economy
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services
DINZ highlights potential of digital identity to boost New Zealand's productivity, advising ministers on improved laws and implementation.
SaaS sector in NZ thriving as a result of trans -Tasman partnerships
Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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saas
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fintech
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partner programmes
New Zealand's SaaS sector set to generate NZD$20bn for economy, with Microsoft highlighting importance of trans-Tasman partnership.
GDP rise set for NZ, but OECD recommends digital transformation to drive growth
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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fintech
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cloud services
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government
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.
TIN report showcases New Zealand's tech prowess to investors
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
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.
APC 2016 Day 1: Opportunities abound says Microsoft
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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uc
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data analytics
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software development
Microsoft has told its Australian partners there are 'absolutely stunning' opportunities ahead and outlined new multi-billion dollar opportunities.
We are not alone: NZ's tech industry now transcends local borders
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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uc
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government
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collaboration
Size and location doesn't matter in the tech industry any more. New Zealand's innovation and expertise matches global levels.
NZ dollar jumps almost 1 US cent after US retail sales miss forecasts
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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new zealand dollar
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us federal reserve
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anz bank
The New Zealand dollar jumped almost one US cent overnight after US retail sales missed expectations, raising concern about slowing growth in the worl.
NZ dollar, Aussie fall after Chinese trade data disappoints
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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new zealand dollar
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australian dollar
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world bank
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.
NZ economy grows 0.8% in fourth quarter, on tourist spending, heated housing market
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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inflation
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tourism
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economy
The New Zealand economy expanded in the fourth quarter as tourists drove growth in retailing and accommodation, and property sales increased demand fo.
NZ current account deficit widens in 4th-qtr, as foreign companies earn more
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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new zealand dollar
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economy
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gdp
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.