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Gallagher Security launches New Zealand hiring drive

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Gallagher Security to create up to 100 jobs as it ramps up product development from Hamilton, with roles in engineering, testing and leadership.
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Datacom buys T4 Auckland data centre in NZ expansion

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Datacom deepens New Zealand data centre push with T4 Auckland site, lifting sovereign capacity to five and backing AI-ready upgrades.
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Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal

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Multiplier expands in New Zealand with Oxygen Advisors buyout as the startup-focused accounting firm joins its global roll-up.
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OPPO Find N6 foldable launches in New Zealand at NZD $3,299

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OPPO's Find N6 foldable lands in New Zealand with a 8.12-inch screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and NZD $3,299 price tag.
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Datacom launches AI virtual work experience module

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Datacom adds a free AI workplace simulation on Forage to help students and career‑changers bridge New Zealand's widening AI skills gap.
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NZ small businesses embrace AI but struggle to scale use

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Over half of SMEs in New Zealand now use AI, but most still lack training and strategy to turn experiments into real productivity gains.
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Lancom names Aimee Lin Chief Technology Officer for growth

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Lancom Technology has appointed Aimee Lin as its first Chief Technology Officer to steer cloud, AI and security strategy across three markets.
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Automating the repeatable, humanising the exceptional: Delivering real AI value with an ontology‑led approach

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Lancom champions an ontology‑led AI approach, automating repeatable tasks while elevating human expertise to deliver real business value.
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AI is changing who succeeds in tech. Are we preparing women for that shift?

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As AI reshapes tech careers, New Zealand faces a pivotal chance to draw more women into the sector before they are shut out of its future.
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Vetta Group merges multiple tech brands under single name

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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New Zealand tech provider Vetta Group is unifying its brands under a single identity by 2026, aiming to streamline customer engagement.
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Contented raises AUD $4.1m to fuel UK and US push

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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New Zealand AI startup Contented raises AUD $4.1m seed round to speed UK and US expansion and triple headcount in coming months.
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One NZ adds satellite data & WhatsApp calling service

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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One NZ extends Starlink-powered satellite service with limited data apps and WhatsApp calling for eligible phones beyond mobile coverage.
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Fujifilm unveils instax Mini Evo Cinema in NZ launch

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Fujifilm launches instax Mini Evo Cinema in New Zealand, blending 15-second video, instant prints and QR code replays for NZD $699.
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Ivo raises USD $55 million to grow AI contract tools

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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AI contract software startup Ivo secures USD $55 million Series B to speed contract review, as revenue surges 500% and UK expansion looms.
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Outdoor Outlook app brings tailored weather adventures to NZ

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Outdoor Outlook launches in New Zealand, giving trampers and other outdoor lovers personalised, colour-coded weather-based activity tips.
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ChatGPT leads Apple app & game downloads in NZ

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app charts in New Zealand, as AI tools, social media, streaming and mobile games dominate downloads.
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YouTube Recap brings annual viewing summaries to NZ

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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YouTube has launched its first personalised Recap in New Zealand, giving signed-in viewers sharable year-end summaries of their watching habits.
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ThinkGo launches to guide New Zealand SaaS startups to scale

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Auckland-based ThinkGo launches to help New Zealand SaaS startups navigate early growth challenges with practical tools and proven strategies.
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Ingram Micro Experience 2025 to unite NZ tech channel in Auckland

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Ingram Micro Experience 2025 will unite over 1,000 NZ tech resellers, vendors and partners at Auckland Showgrounds on 18 September for industry growth and innovation.
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New AI training programmes to address New Zealand's skills gap

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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The Institute of Data is launching new Data Science and AI training programmes on 8 April 2025 to tackle New Zealand's critical skills gap in AI expertise.