Queenstown stories
Stacked launches self-custody Bitcoin app in New Zealand
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Stacked unveils New Zealand's first locally built self-custody Bitcoin wallet as it broadens beyond payments and targets Kiwi users.
Luxury homes in New Zealand above $5 million in short supply
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physical security
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property market
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opinion
Ultra-wealthy buyers chase luxury New Zealand homes above NZD $5 million, but a thin supply of ultra-premium listings is driving competition.
NZ luxury homes scarce as visa change drives demand
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smart cities
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property market
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real estate
New Zealand faces a squeeze in ultra-luxury homes as visa rule changes unleash overseas demand for properties above NZD $5 million.
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Mastercard tests first AI agent-led payments in NZ
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Mastercard and Westpac have trialled New Zealand's first fully authenticated AI agent-led payments for cinema tickets and hotel bookings.
Spark & Icehouse launch free AI workshops for SMEs
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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ai
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icehouse
Spark and Icehouse will run free nationwide AI and productivity workshops to help New Zealand SMEs lift performance and overcome tech barriers.
Rod Drury awarded knighthood for services to tech
Wed, 31st Dec 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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fintech
Xero founder Rod Drury has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and technology.
Australia's property rules may push global capital to NZ
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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northland
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devs
Australia's ban on foreign residential property sales may divert billions in global investment to New Zealand, which risks missing out due to unclear buyer rules.
Otago University to establish tech hub presence in Queenstown
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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university of otago
The University of Otago plans a permanent site in Queenstown, aiming to boost local growth and technology innovation, aligned with Vision 2040.
Access4 honours top-performing partners at 2024 ANZ awards
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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uc
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it automation
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cisco
Access4 celebrated its top-performing partners at the 2024 ANZ Partner Awards in Queenstown, recognising outstanding contributions and innovative achievements.
NZ law firm Anderson Lloyd switches to NetDocuments
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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uc
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ai
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microsoft
NZ law firm, Anderson Lloyd, boosts productivity through a new IT overhaul, choosing NetDocuments' cloud platform to streamline document and email management for its 170 staff.
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.
Go Bus aims to bring savvy transport solution to NZ
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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buses
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transport
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axis
Using a smartphone app and the efficiencies of ride sharing, Savy will provide on-demand and affordable transport...
New transport app to make Queenstown more accessible during snow season
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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auckland transport
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maas global
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tourism
With nearly 2 million tourists visiting Queenstown annually, the Choice app will provide visitors with all the information they need to know.
NZ's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installed at Queenstown home
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smart home
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cartech
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tesla
Queenstown pioneers NZ's green energy shift with the nation's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installation at the Seymour family home.
Queenstown broadband upgrades to 4.5G, the fastest in New Zealand
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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uc
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wireless networks
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broadband
Spark upgrades Queenstown to 4.5G, delivering the fastest broadband speeds in New Zealand and setting the stage for a 5G future.
UFB rollout in Queenstown now complete
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
Queenstown joins the high-speed era as its UFB rollout completes, connecting over 7,000 premises to fast, reliable internet.
REANNZ launches scholarship to help boost NZ Kiwi IT sector
Thu, 6th Aug 2015
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reannz
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living costs
REANNZ offers new scholarship to boost IT, education and research in New Zealand, aiming to address limited growth in the sector.
HeadQuarters acquires IAC, expands tourism Wi-Fi hotspots around NZ
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Queenstown's HQ Network Consultancy has acquired The Internet Access Company, expanding the nation's Wi-Fi hotspots.
Wellington Airport posts 4.8% drop in 1H profit on fewer domestic flights
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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tax
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air new zealand
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qantas
Wellington Airport sees a 4.8% profit dip in 1H due to a drop in Auckland and Queenstown flights, despite a rise in international passengers.
Haddock, Rutherford Challenge
Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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edutech
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partner programmes
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cisco
<strong>The challenge has gone out for the New Zealand reseller channel to get in behind the Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids.