Aotearoa stories

MTF receives high commendation for trust in car loan awards
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MTF has been Highly Commended in the 2025 Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brands Awards for car loans, highlighting its trusted service in New Zealand.

Open banking boosted in New Zealand as major banks upgrade API
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data privacy
New Zealand's four largest banks have upgraded to Payment Initiation API v2.3, enabling flexible payments and lasting customer consent for open banking.

Sysdoc wins two awards for supporting NZ Defence Force change
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digital transformation
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Sysdoc earned two awards at the 2024 Minister of Defence Awards for aiding NZ Defence Force's transformation with workforce and workflow improvements.

New Zealanders demand trust & ethics in AI adoption, study finds
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A One NZ report finds 77% of New Zealanders use AI but nearly half distrust large firms' ethics, demanding transparency and strong data protections.

Dreame Technology launches smart home line in New Zealand shops
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smart home
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ecommerce
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cleantech
Dreame Technology launches a smart home line tailored for New Zealand, now available in 20+ major retailers including JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman.

Wellington researchers pioneer low-cost earthquake alert system
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cleantech
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massey university
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climate change
Massey University researchers in Wellington have trialled a low-cost, community-based earthquake early warning system using local volunteers and MEMS sensors.

Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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financial systems
New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.

NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain
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mental health
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The New Zealand Founder Pay Report 2025 reveals average founder salaries at NZD $205,000, highlighting gender, location, and role pay disparities across startups.

New Zealand urged to boost digital strategy & address tech gaps
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digital transformation
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The Technology Users Association urges New Zealand to boost its digital strategy, tackling cybersecurity and tech skills gaps to remain globally competitive.

St John applauded, wins award for health data resilience
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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emergency services
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public relations
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aotearoa
Hato Hone St John has been named a finalist in the Veeam Data Resilience Awards for safeguarding vital healthcare data and ensuring emergency services' continuity.

Revolut launches euro accounts for New Zealand customers
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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money management
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forex
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savings
Revolut has launched a feature enabling New Zealand customers to open local EUR accounts, enhancing transaction efficiency and currency management.

Digital access programme RAD sees demand outstripping supply
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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edutech
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
Recycle A Device reports growing demand for their tech initiatives across New Zealand, yet struggles with limited supplies of refurbished laptops amid rapid expansion.

Toi Mai announces reforms in New Zealand vocational education
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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gaming
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devops
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digital entertainment
Toi Mai has unveiled significant updates to enhance work-based learning and vocational education in New Zealand amidst the shift to Industry Skills Boards by 2026.

New Zealanders spending more time online than ever
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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digital engagement
A new study by InternetNZ reveals half of New Zealanders now spend four or more hours online daily, with significant usage noted among younger adults.

2degrees partners with AST SpaceMobile for satellite mobile
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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uc
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aotearoa
2degrees has partnered with AST SpaceMobile to improve mobile coverage in New Zealand via satellite technology, with services expected to start in 2026.

Noel Leeming St Lukes becomes a hub for laptop donations
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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Noel Leeming St Lukes now accepts laptop donations for Recycle A Device, promoting digital equity and sustainability while diverting e-waste.

Leading through uncertainty: Women's leadership skills are no longer 'soft' - they're essential
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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gender equality
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aotearoa
As complexity deepens globally, women's leadership skills have become essential, showcasing adaptability, collaboration, and relational strength in Aotearoa's uncertain landscape.

Celebrating growth and leadership: Inde Technology’s women driving innovation
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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dei
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leadership
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iwd
This International Women's Day, Inde Technology celebrates the rise of women in tech, achieving 40% revenue growth and increasing female representation to 24%.

Airwallex enters New Zealand with innovative payment solutions
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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saas
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ecommerce
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auror
Airwallex has launched in New Zealand, appointing Lowry Gladwell as its first local hire, aiming to provide Kiwi businesses with innovative payment solutions.

Royal NZ College partners with Tribal for new LMS system
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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edutech
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martech
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personalisation
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has partnered with Tribal Group to implement a new learner management system aimed at enhancing education efficiency.