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Sharing economy transforming Kiwi spending habits
Uber

Sharing economy transforming Kiwi spending habits

The sharing economy is reshaping Kiwi spending; Stats NZ reveals increased online spending on services like Uber and Airbnb, altering the CPI basket.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Airbnb is becoming more popular than fried bread in Christchurch
Apps

Airbnb is becoming more popular than fried bread in Christchurch

Airbnb's popularity surges in Christchurch, contributing to near pre-earthquake levels of visitor guest nights. #hospitality #accommodation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Peer-to-peer: Wellington ranks #2 in the world for sharing economy
Marketing Technologies

Peer-to-peer: Wellington ranks #2 in the world for sharing economy

Overall, the study finds that New Zealand offers the highest returns for investors on peer-to-peer money lending platforms.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017
Kiwi launches online tutoring portal
Uber

Kiwi launches online tutoring portal

New online portal, Tutorly, connects parents and students with local private tutors, aiming to simplify the process.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Businesses around the world flock to Airbnb's new travel programme
Airbnb

Businesses around the world flock to Airbnb's new travel programme

Over 500 firms join Airbnb's business travel programme in a single day, embracing diverse and flexible corporate accommodation options.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2015

Global Stories

Australian firms encouraged to adopt platform strategies
Storage

Australian firms encouraged to adopt platform strategies

As Australia and New Zealand gear up for 2025, organisations are grappling with productivity and data management challenges, warns expert Mark Jobbins.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Airbnb launches Co-Host Network to simplify management
Edge Computing

Airbnb launches Co-Host Network to simplify management

Airbnb has launched its Co-Host Network, allowing local experts to manage properties, helping homeowners earn income without the daily management hassles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Unexpected advice for tech entrepreneurs
Customer Experience

Unexpected advice for tech entrepreneurs

Contrarian advice for tech founders: avoid early capital raising, don't aim for unicorn status, embrace unscalable tasks, and ignore early awards.

By Mahesh Muralidhar • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Endor Labs warns of critical vulnerabilities in CocoaPods
Malware

Endor Labs warns of critical vulnerabilities in CocoaPods

Endor Labs reveals major security flaws in CocoaPods, threatening apps like Instagram and Uber. Critical CVEs could impact Swift and Objective-C supply chains.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Linktree hires tech veterans to boost AI & personalisation features
Data Analytics

Linktree hires tech veterans to boost AI & personalisation features

Linktree bolsters senior ranks with three tech industry veterans to expedite its growth and up-end the creator economy through enhanced use of AI and personalisation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024
Medallia appoints Adam Maine as ANZ Country Manager
Unified Communications

Medallia appoints Adam Maine as ANZ Country Manager

Medallia appoints new Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand to meet rising customer experience demand in the region using cloud-based technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
Uber, Airbnb and the problem with South Africa's sharing economy
Uber

Uber, Airbnb and the problem with South Africa's sharing economy

In September 2017, it was announced that Uber's private hire licence as a ride-hauling app would not be renewed in London.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
Airbnb enforces nondiscrimination commitment
Airbnb

Airbnb enforces nondiscrimination commitment

Airbnb is enforcing a new agreement to combat racism, with users not accepting the new standards no longer able to host or book on the site.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
How the collaborative economy is disrupting traditional business
Marketing Technologies

How the collaborative economy is disrupting traditional business

The digital age is disrupting the traditional business model and making trust the currency of the 21st century.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Australia leads world in domestic hotel bookings trend
eCommerce

Australia leads world in domestic hotel bookings trend

Australia is set to lead global hotel bookings in 2024, with 86% made by Australians, as direct website reservations hit an average of AUD $778.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Ecommpay launches innovative payouts via payment page
Payment Technologies

Ecommpay launches innovative payouts via payment page

Ecommpay has launched its Payouts via Hosted Payment Page feature, streamlining payment processes for businesses lacking beneficiary information.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Quadient & KeyNest partnership enhances UK key exchange network
Unified Communications

Quadient & KeyNest partnership enhances UK key exchange network

Quadient's partnership with KeyNest enhances the UK's key exchange network by integrating smart locker technology, simplifying secure key transfers for property professionals and hosts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024