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Kiwi Stories

Bungy jumping from an airship over Queenstown could be a reality - one day

Bungy jumping from an airship over Queenstown could soon be a thrilling reality as airships are set for a revival in New Zealand tourism.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018

Fintech

Tourism evolving into a tech business - MYOB

New analysis by MYOB shows that technology will significantly change the way New Zealand's tourism businesses operate in the next decade.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

Grants

Auckland Airport announces $100,000 grant

One grant of $100,000 will be awarded to support the development of a strategy that uses 'out of the ordinary' thinking to promote NZ.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018

Fintech

The evolution of Kiwi success story Magic Memories

Magic Memories, a photography and video company, has reached a value of $120 million thanks to its innovative products for tourists.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

NZTech

Forget rugby & tourism...NZTech's CEO on what Apple's latest acquisition means for us

Apple's acquisition of Auckland start-up PowerbyProxi is a sign of New Zealand's growing status in the global tech industry.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017

Auckland Transport

New transport app to make Queenstown more accessible during snow season

With nearly 2 million tourists visiting Queenstown annually, the Choice app will provide visitors with all the information they need to know.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

NZTech

NZ tech unknown in Asia - we need to do more to put NZ on the map

New Zealand needs to invest in promoting its technology sector, says Mitchell Pham, chair of NZTech and FinTechNZ.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017

Instagram

Instagram loves New Zealand: Our most Instragrammed spots in 2016

The top 10 most Instagrammed spots in New Zealand have been revealed, showcasing the country's stunning landscapes and photography skills.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016

Unified Communications

Spark supports next phase of Rural Broadband Initiative for Kiwis

New Zealand telco Spark welcomes the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative to improve internet speeds in rural areas.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016

Unified Communications

We are not alone: NZ's tech industry now transcends local borders

Size and location doesn't matter in the tech industry any more. New Zealand's innovation and expertise matches global levels.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016

Trade

Further $3.6m to help Kiwi business succeed internationally

Government allocates $3.6 million to New Zealand Story initiative, building the country's international profile. #exporters.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016

Hyperscale

Lake Wanaka draws travellers to the region with hyperlapse video

Stunning hyperlapse by Matthew Vandeputte highlights Lake Wanaka, set to attract hundreds of thousands with its mesmerising beauty.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015

Air New Zealand

UPDATE: Air New Zealand forecasts fare discounts; yield pressure looming

The only cloud on Air New Zealand's horizon in coming months will be yield pressure as it faces more competition from foreign-owned airlines due to lo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015

Quantum Computing

Millennium & Copthorne lifts annual profit 11%, on the back of CDL gains

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand, one of New Zealand's largest hotel operators, has lifted annual profit 11 percent and its dividend after.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2015

Statistics NZ

NZ guest nights jump to a record in September on rise in international travellers

NZ sees record guest nights in September, boosted by a surge in international visitors according to Statistics New Zealand.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014

Global Stories

Marketing Technologies

Tourists want contactless as spend into NZ grows

Visa has released a report showing that tourist spend in NZ is growing and they want to use contactless payment systems.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018

Marketing Technologies

BNZ merchant customers to get Alipay this year

BNZ is the first Kiwi bank to offer the option to accept Alipay which should roll out in July following the trial currently underway.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018

Data Analytics

New tech gives NZ tourism industry more insight into visitor travel patterns

New tech launch bolsters NZ's tourism insight, offering detailed visitor travel patterns to propel industry growth.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017

EduTech

IT job ads down, report finds

Job advertisements in the information technology sector have fallen 2.4%, despite the total number of online job advertisements growing by 1.1%.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017

Inflation

NZ economy grows 0.8% in fourth quarter, on tourist spending, heated housing market

The New Zealand economy expanded in the fourth quarter as tourists drove growth in retailing and accommodation, and property sales increased demand fo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015