Aotearoa stories
Digital Future Aotearoa finalist for tech award bridging the divide
3 days ago
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digital literacy
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māori
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technology in schools
Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.
TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i to empower AI-driven brands
Last week
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digital transformation
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ai
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automation
TBWA New Zealand launches TBWA\i, a new AI-focused practice designed to help brands integrate AI for unique strategic and creative growth.
One New Zealand & Starlink launch nationwide IoT satellite network
This month
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network infrastructure
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spacetech
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endpoint protection
One New Zealand and Starlink launch IoT satellite network providing SMS and data coverage nationwide, including 40% of the country lacking cell towers.
Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure
This month
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saas
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digital transformation
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ai
Umbrellar Technology Group won the 2025 Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award for APAC, recognising its leadership in cloud and AI solutions across New Zealand and the region.
Canon Oceania opens NZD $20,000 grant for community groups
This month
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edutech
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cleantech
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schools
Canon Oceania has launched its 2025 Grants program, offering NZD $20,000 in funding and products to support New Zealand community groups and schools.
Toast Electric expands to help families facing winter hardship
This month
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power / energy
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university of otago
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consumer nz
Toast Electric is expanding to Horowhenua and Wairarapa, aiding New Zealand families struggling with winter energy hardship through discounted electricity and support programmes.
Genesis picks Workday to modernise finance for NZD $1 billion push
This month
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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ai
Genesis Energy will implement Workday’s cloud finance system to support its NZD $1 billion investment in renewables and modernise financial operations.
MTF receives high commendation for trust in car loan awards
Last month
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customer service
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transparency
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nps
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
Last month
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fintech
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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
Last month
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digital transformation
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ai
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collaboration
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
Last month
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data protection
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data privacy
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ai
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
Last month
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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
Last month
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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
Last month
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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
Last month
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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
Last month
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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
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.