Aotearoa stories
NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain
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mental health
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entrepreneurship
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startup ecosystem
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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genai
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ai
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
Last month
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emergency services
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public relations
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aotearoa
"Whether we are providing emergency paramedic care, offering first aid training or monitoring wearable medical alarms, practically all our services depend on digital technology.".
Revolut launches euro accounts for New Zealand customers
Last month
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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
Last month
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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
Last month
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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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ai
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facebook
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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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telco
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2degrees
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
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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iwd
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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.
Diversity boost could enhance NZ tech sector success
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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recruitment
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employment
A report by Toi Mai highlights that employing more tāngata whaikaha could boost the success and diversity of New Zealand's thriving technology sector.
N4L report showcases digital achievements in NZ schools
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
N4L's 2024 Annual Report reveals the company's strides in digital solutions, connecting over 900,000 users across New Zealand's schools and enhancing online safety.
Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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social media
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cyberbullying
Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.
Information Leadership unveils iWorkplaceElements
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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genai
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ai
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sharepoint
Information Leadership has unveiled iWorkplaceElements, a self-deployable SharePoint solution aiming to streamline content management and reduce IT reliance.
Halter tops 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 with 15x growth
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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uc
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telco
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construction
Halter shines with a remarkable 1539% growth, leading the 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 index while expanding its reach across New Zealand, Australia, and the US.
Recycling laptops empowers youth in New Zealand schools
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
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sustainability
A partnership between Christchurch Boys' High School's RAD Club and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue's Code Club has refurbished laptops to enhance digital skills for Aotearoa's youth.
Xero data shows New Zealand small business sales drop
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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financial systems
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xero
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northland
Xero's latest data reveals small businesses in New Zealand are struggling with a 2.7% sales drop and stagnating wages, amid rising workforce downsizing.