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Fresh injection for Maori digital tech fund
Government funding

Fresh injection for Maori digital tech fund

Māori Digital Tech Fund receives a fresh GBP £3.6 million boost, aiming to grow digital capabilities and create high-value jobs for Māori in NZ.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Akina welcomes $1.85m Government commitment to social enterprise
Supply Chain

Akina welcomes $1.85m Government commitment to social enterprise

The Government's funding of $1.85m for New Zealand's social enterprise sector is welcomed by Akina, says CEO Alex Hannant.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
$6 million classrooms for Wellington school
EduTech

$6 million classrooms for Wellington school

Government to invest $6m in Khandallah School for a new nine-classroom block to improve infrastructure and accommodate roll growth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Pushpay to raise $13.8 million from shareholders
Payment Technologies

Pushpay to raise $13.8 million from shareholders

NZ mobile payment app developer Pushpay Holdings aims to raise $13.8m from shareholders through discounted share offer.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
Government-funded Callaghan Innovation offering $50,000 drone competition prize
Drones

Government-funded Callaghan Innovation offering $50,000 drone competition prize

Government-funded Callaghan Innovation has launched a competition with $50,000 up for grabs to develop unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology for th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Rex Bionics widens full-year loss as commercialisation costs rise
Rex Bionics

Rex Bionics widens full-year loss as commercialisation costs rise

Rex Bionics Plc, the New Zealand company listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market, said higher costs to commercialise its robotic exoskeletons.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
SkyCity backs down, will stick to $402m convention centre budget
Skycity

SkyCity backs down, will stick to $402m convention centre budget

Casino and hoospitality operator SkyCity Entertainment will go back to the drawing board to design an international convention centre for Auckland.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2015
Drought declared on NZ's South Island east coast, IRD invokes tax relief
Government

Drought declared on NZ's South Island east coast, IRD invokes tax relief

The government has declared drought conditions on the east coast of the South Island, triggering a range of support measures, and said the tax depa.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015
Sky City 1H profit falls 11% as Adelaide weighs
Skycity

Sky City 1H profit falls 11% as Adelaide weighs

Sky City Entertainment Group, New Zealand's only listed casino company, posted an 11 percent decline in first-half profit as it got less benefit th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
Rex Bionics stock almost halves in value after sales warning
Health Technologies

Rex Bionics stock almost halves in value after sales warning

Rex Bionics, the New Zealand company listed on the London Stock Exchange's growth-orientated AIM market, almost halved in value last week after it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2014

Global Stories

Government funding stories

NSW government invests in local VR projects
AR, VR & Metaverse

NSW government invests in local VR projects

The aim of the initiative is to help artists and cultural practitioners develop their skills and extend their audiences.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Funding to help put a stop to online bullying
Cyberbullying

Funding to help put a stop to online bullying

Steps towards responsible digital citizenship have been made as a student led programme receives funding to tackle online bullying head on.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Martin Jetpack reviews ASX listing as Chinese investor commits A$50M
Surveillance

Martin Jetpack reviews ASX listing as Chinese investor commits A$50M

New Zealand jetpack maker, Martin Aircraft Co, has secured more than twice the $25 million funding it has been seeking in a proposed initial public.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Government funding stories

Quantum computing faces hype & hurdles, EY & Oxford caution
Quantum Computing

Quantum computing faces hype & hurdles, EY & Oxford caution

A whitepaper by EY and the University of Oxford's RTI highlights the transformative potential of quantum computing while urging responsible innovation and risk mitigation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats
EduTech

Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats

Despite addressing innovation and renewable energy, Australia's recent budget missed crucial investments in cybersecurity, raising AI threat concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
UK Tech Minister emphasises trust for AI uptake in SMEs
EduTech

UK Tech Minister emphasises trust for AI uptake in SMEs

UK Tech Minister, Saqib Bhatti, emphasises the need for trust and transparency in AI to boost its acceptance among SMEs, highlighting a knowledge gap despite growing interest.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Scrumconnect awarded GBP £3.6m DWP contract for SME digital health service
Health Technologies

Scrumconnect awarded GBP £3.6m DWP contract for SME digital health service

UK tech firm Scrumconnect Consulting secures a GBP £3.6m DWP contract to launch a digital service aiding SMEs in accessing government funding for occupational health assessments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024