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Mentorship stories

Company-X encourages girls to rule NZ's tech industry

There aren't too many women in STEM fields because there is an unconscious bias against women. This doesn't just come from men, but other women too.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019

EduTech

Raglan: Home to NZ's first enviro-tech camp for kids

When you think of tech camps for kids, the North Island's rugged surf spot Raglan may not be the first place that comes to mind – until now, at least.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019

Clean technologies

Wellington to support startups tackling climate change

The Zero Carbon Challenge is a programme bringing together business, social enterprise, and local government to promote the low carbon economy.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2019

Leadership

Sponsorship: The key to better leadership programmes?

While there are plenty of leadership programmes available for women, those programmes don't generally work on their own.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Nov 2018

Facebook

Facebook launches mentorship feature

Facebook introduces Mentorship feature in Groups, letting users over 18 connect with experts to pursue personal and professional growth.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2018

Accelerator

Qatar SportsTech accelerator opens doors for international startups

The three-month-long SportsTech Accelerator program is looking for ten SportsTech startups that are interested in developing new technology solutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018

Blockchain

CreativeHQ & Centrality launch blockchain accelerator programme

Using Creative HQ's Lightning Lab, the Centrality Accelerator will support ventures to become business-ready and trained for success.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018

Artificial Intelligence

Mimicry Tech the first Southland team in Mahuki innovation accelerator

Invercargill-based startup, Mimicry Tech, is bringing machine learning to regional museums with help from New Zealand's national museum, Te Papa.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018

Incubator

Soda Inc creates incubator partnership for Hawke's Bay businesses

Waikato-based incubator Soda Inc is about to throw Hawke's Bay businesses a valuable lifeline, thanks to a partnership with Business Hawke's Bay.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018

Digital Transformation

Christchurch's Ara Institute is about to get 'awesome'

The Ministry of Awesome and Ara Institute of Canterbury are combining their powers to launch a joint innovation hub in Christchurch.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018

Global Stories

Mentorship stories

Oracle

Oracle's Larry Ellison writes heartfelt obituary for co-CEO Mark Hurd

Oracle co-CEO Mark Hurd has passed away at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy of leadership in the technology industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019

Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab will reuse its rockets for future launches

Rocket Lab aims to reuse its Electron rockets for every mission, starting with an ocean recovery operation next year, boosting launch frequency.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019

Software-as-a-Service

AWS programme to boost EdTech innovation

AWS EdStart provides promotional credits, customised training, marketing opportunities, mentorship, and technical support to EdTech startups.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019

International Women's Day

Why we need to work together to promote a better future

This International Women's Day, industry leaders stress the need for inclusive practices to boost women's participation in tech and ensure a balanced future.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2019

Cartech

Bringing autonomous vessels to the open water

The Aussies took silver at the Maritime RobotX Challenge, which saw entries from across the world competing with their self-driving tech on the ocean.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019

Malware

Two top execs' predictions for cybersecurity in 2019

One Identity and Secureworks executives Alex Tilley and Serkan Cetin have released what they see coming for cybersecurity in 2019.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jan 2019

Marketing Technologies

Interview: GitHub's promise to diversity and social impact

GitHub is primarily a collaborative approach to coding and technical expertise, but dig a little deeper and you find that the company is so much more.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018