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Kiwi Stories

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The government invests $3.7 million in EV technology

More electric vehicles will be hitting New Zealand's highways, bus lanes and streets with another round of government funding.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018

High Tech Youth Network

NZ's LinkedIn for youth gears up to go mobile

Youth Hub, New Zealand's LinkedIn for youth, is launching a mobile-friendly platform, expanding its reach beyond the 3,000 users who've joined since last year.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017

Accelerator

Change accelerator participants making positive social impact

New Zealand has some statistics we can't be proud of right now, statistics around youth suicide, around homelessness, around incarceration.

By Kai Ping Lew • 7 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017

EduTech

Become a certified self-driving car engineer from the comfort of your couch

New Zealand's first micro-credential, a self-driving car engineering programme is to be delivered online by Udacity...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017

Students

NZ 3D animation students win international creative competition

The Rookies competition winners have been announced, with students from New Zealand's Media Design School taking home awards and internships.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017

Polytechnics

Initiative gets more Kiwis pursuing engineering educations

Government investment in Engineering Education to Employment programme leads to over 500 graduates per year, a year ahead of schedule.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

DevOps

NZQA registration withdrawal proves it will not tolerate poor education provision

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has withdrawn the registration of Linguis International Institute, a private training establishment.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017

Education, Learning & Training

CROW rallies Kiwi students as the NZ Cyber Security Challenge gets closer

The New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge aims to engage students and promote a career in cybersecurity, with unfilled jobs set to reach 1.5 million by 2019.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017

Government

Govt launches new online employment resource for young people

Government launches online resource to help young people enter workforce with key behaviours and attitudes for employability skills.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017

EduTech

Historic statement signed to entice more Korean students to NZ - and vice versa

The lines between the Republic of Korea and New Zealand have been significantly bolstered with a recently signed statement.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017

Global Stories

Qualifications stories

Blockchain

Singapore firm embraces blockchain to fight credential fraud

A Singapore tech firm is using blockchain technology to bring validation and authentication to CVs and other credential types.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Partner Programmes

Exclusive interview: Red Hat on their ANZ partner ecosystem

Colin Garro, Red Hat sales and channel director gives us an update on Red Hat partner programs and explains their channel approach.

By Patrick Martlew • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017

Fintech

MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM

MYOB celebrates one year of membership in Male Champions of Change, aiming to increase women's representation in STEM leadership.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017

Software-as-a-Service

Oracle launches new cloud-driven partner program

OPN says the offering rewards partners that demonstrate expertise, a successful track record, and customer satisfaction.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017

Fintech

How to build a #human element into your organisational culture – Xero

Xero's Rachael Powell outlines six essential components using the acronym EBITDA to build a human-centred organisational culture amid rapid business changes.

By Rachael Powell • 8 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017