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AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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AI bookkeeping startup Botkeeper shuts after 11 years, citing rapid client consolidation, lost revenue and an unsustainable path forward.
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New Zealand AI tool launched to expose risks in building sector

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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A New Zealand AI tool, CheckMyBuilder, helps homeowners and businesses spot risks with builders for NZD $49, using public records to flag issues before contracts.
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Third-party risk: A growing threat in today's interconnected world

Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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An intricate web of third-party collaborations elevates innovation and efficiency in business but also significantly increases risk factors such as data breaches and financial instability.
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Kevin O'Neill joins Aryza Group as new Chief Revenue Officer

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Kevin O'Neill, with over twenty years of business development experience, now heads revenue growth at the financial software solutions company, Aryza Group.
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Aryza Group launches Aryza Decide for improved credit risk management

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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credit risk
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modernisation
Aryza Group unveils dynamic, standalone system, Aryza Decide, geared to revolutionise credit risk management in the lending industry and encouraging operational efficiency.
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Big business needs new payment strategies for small suppliers

Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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While the other end of town enjoys regular pay cycles and pontificates about bonus structures, small businesses simply need to be paid on time.
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Mazars In Singapore appoints two new local partners

Mon, 22nd May 2023
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risk & compliance
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consultancy
Mazars in Singapore expands its Financial Advisory and Consulting teams with the appointment of two new local Partners.
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Longstanding Kiwi field service contractor Indeserve in liquidation

Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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IndeServe, a longstanding local service contractor that has worked with companies including IBM, Fujitsu and Datacom, has voluntarily filed for liquidation.
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Why embracing cloud-based communication applications can give retailers a boost – 8x8

Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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For the Australian retail sector, finding ways to cut costs and improve productivity has never been more important.
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eCommerce requires beefed up cybersecurity to function well

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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In an increasingly interconnected world, online shopping and electronic transactions have now transcended its innovation status.
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The disruptive force of blockchain and how it will shake up business as we know it

Mon, 10th Jul 2017
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digital disruption
Blockchain technology is set to disrupt every aspect of business, from tax to governance, according to RSM Australia.
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Visiting cybercrime expert says the deep web can benefit NZ businesses

Wed, 3rd May 2017
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financial systems
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cloud services
Believe it or not, the deep web can actually benefit New Zealand businesses, according to visiting cybercrime expert Dr Stephen Hill.
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Employee claims he's owed $100,000 by Kiwi tech company in liquidation

Fri, 16th Sep 2016
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If you were owed $100k from your company, you'd feel pretty aggrieved wouldn't you? Ex-employee, Lawrence Sami certainly feels that way.
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NZTG cleans up 'unfortunate situation' through deal with RS Comms

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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New Zealand Technology Group teams up with RS Comms to provide telecoms services to small and medium-sized businesses.
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Optimizer HQ subsidiaries' debts likely to top $11 million

Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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Claims against two Optimizer HQ subsidiaries are likely to hit $11.3 million, with liquidators reviewing the sale of business assets pre-liquidation.
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Mako Networks sold to US provider

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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physical security
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United States telecommunications service provider D&S Communications has acquired the assets of Mako Networks from the company's receivers.
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Spark calls in receivers for Mako Networks

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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intellectual property
Mako Networks in liquidation, Spark steps in as secured creditor to appoint receivers, thwarting the tech firm's financial tailspin.
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Blue Chip's Bryers accused of muddying Talos role

Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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insolvency
Former Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers was accused of contriving to present himself as a consultant to Talos Accounting Group, when he was actually running.
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Up to 70 Shanton Fashions staff to lose their jobs in restructure prior to sale

Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Up to 70 staff, just under half of those working for Shanton Fashions, are losing their jobs as 17 stores close under a restructuring process before.
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iData Kiwi debts top $2 million

Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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iData Resolutions, which crashed into liquidation last month, has debts of more than $2 million for the New Zealand operation according to the liquida.