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Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand’s Most Attractive Employer for 2025, marking its third consecutive win in the Randstad Employer Branding Research.
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Open banking boosted in New Zealand as major banks upgrade API

Fri, 30th May 2025
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New Zealand's four largest banks have upgraded to Payment Initiation API v2.3, enabling flexible payments and lasting customer consent for open banking.
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Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025

Tue, 20th May 2025
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New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.
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Addressing New Zealand’s productivity crisis by tapping into digital skills

Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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New Zealand’s productivity faces stagnation, but Digital Boost, a free Government-funded platform, aims to empower businesses with vital digital skills.
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NZTech unveils tech strategy for emissions reduction

Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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NZTech unveils a report outlining the crucial role technology may have in cutting emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.
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Putting the data horse ahead of the technology cart

Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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Is New Zealand overly focused on technology rather than data? Microsoft's National Technology Officer raises the question.
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Digital humans to provide better healthcare services in NZ

Mon, 22nd Aug 2022
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Soul Machines' AI technology aims to revolutionize healthcare in New Zealand as government invests NZD$5.1 million in three research projects.
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Ministry will no longer accept equipment from Chinese firm Hikvision

Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says it will no longer accept equipment from a major Chinese surveillance camera maker.
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It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud

Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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Netsafe reports 86% rise in identity fraud and 37% increase in investment fraud in New Zealand, sparking concern over online safety.
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MBIE announces launch of new digital identity numbers for NZ businesses

Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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MBIE says Organisation Parts enable New Zealand organisations to digitise their businesses and compete in the changing digital economy.
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NZ's international tech reputation on the rise

Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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New Zealand's tech sector is attracting international attention, with South Korea's SK Group visiting to explore collaboration opportunities.
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Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis

Thu, 23rd May 2019
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The New Zealand Consumer Survey reveals home-based telecoms has the highest incidence of problems, says TCF CEO.
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NZ’s early stage tech companies bolstered by rising investments - report

Wed, 30th May 2018
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Technology Investment Network (TIN) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have launched their third annual investor report.
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Govt launches programme to attract innovation to NZ

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Zephyr Airworks credited Innovative Partnerships as part of the reason it is testing its revolutionary air taxi technology in New Zealand.
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Maori entrepreneurship thriving in Waikato and Coromandel regions

Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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Waikato region sees growth in Māori business enterprise, says Waikato Innovation Park advisor. Māori businesses seeking support has increased to 16 percent.
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Christchurch entrepreneur accelerates with Kokiri

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Logan Williams has been selected to take part in the startup accelerator programme to help turn his ideas into an innovative business.
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Kiwi VR market set to be worth $320m, employment to double

Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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Globally, AR is predicted to be the fastest growth segment in the world with forecast global revenues of US$83 billion.
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The tech talent drought: Cloud engineers & agile project managers in demand

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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IT professionals in high demand as number of applicants for roles declines, according to Hays Quarterly Report. @HaysNews #ITjobs.
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MBIE ditches government contract with Fuji Xerox

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Fuji Xerox New Zealand suspended from one All-of-Government contract and terminated from another by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment.
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Northland Inc’s Orchard innovation hub recognised at MBIE Awards

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Northland Inc's Orchard hub earns MBIE accolade for fostering a collaborative environment that is nurturing innovation across Northland.