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Kiwi finalists make the cut in 2017 Talent Unleashed Awards
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Kiwi finalists make the cut in 2017 Talent Unleashed Awards

Banqer, Lotto NZ, and MinterEllisonRuddWatts represent New Zealand as finalists in this year's Talent Unleashed Awards.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
BizDojo & Talent NZ offer specialised recruitment services for tech startups
Recruitment

BizDojo & Talent NZ offer specialised recruitment services for tech startups

Auckland startups who struggle to find tech talent now have a way of recruiting skilled staff, thanks to a new partnership with BizDojo and Talent NZ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017
Talent launches fifth global search for the best and brightest across the tech and startup sectors
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Talent launches fifth global search for the best and brightest across the tech and startup sectors

Talent's 2017 Unleashed Awards seek the world's top tech innovators and startups, offering winners a Silicon Valley experience and VIP lunch with Steve Wozniak.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Kiwi company finalist in global Talent Unleashed awards
Health Technologies

Kiwi company finalist in global Talent Unleashed awards

A Kiwi social enterprise creating affordable healthcare solutions for those in need is in the spotlight as a APAC finalist in the startup awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Start-up awards offer one-on-one time with Apple co-founder Wozniak
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Start-up awards offer one-on-one time with Apple co-founder Wozniak

NZ tech and entrepreneurial communities are being urged to jump into the limelight with this year's Talent Unleashed Awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
BREAKING: NZ's BE Intent takes out global Talent Unleashed award
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BREAKING: NZ's BE Intent takes out global Talent Unleashed award

Kiwi company BE Intent has claimed top honours at the global Talent Unleashed Awards, winning Best Digital Business (SME) category.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2015

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Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak
Health Technologies

Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak

New Zealand's oDocs has been named the global Best Startup, Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed Awards for technological entrepreneurship.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Australia claims triple glory in APAC tech startup awards
Health Technologies

Australia claims triple glory in APAC tech startup awards

Three Australian companies have claimed glory in the annual Talent Unleashed Awards and will now compete in the Global Grand Final.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
Kiwi company named APAC's Best Startup for Social Impact
Open source

Kiwi company named APAC's Best Startup for Social Impact

New Zealand's oDocs has been named Asia Pacific's Best Startup - Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
Exclusive: Too much lip service; too little action in digital innovation
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Exclusive: Too much lip service; too little action in digital innovation

Local organisations are too often paying lip service to digital innovation and face 'potentially catastrophic' risks because of their inaction.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
Aussie takes out Most Disruptive CTO award
Data Analytics

Aussie takes out Most Disruptive CTO award

Velpic's Russell Francis has been named Most Disruptive CTO in the global Talent Unleashed awards, with three other Aussie companies claiming awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015
BE Intent takes to world stage in Talent Unleashed awards
Education, Learning & Training

BE Intent takes to world stage in Talent Unleashed awards

NZ's BE Intent, whose offerings include a support and resiliency app for youth and businesses, is a finalist in the global Talent Unleashed Awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Air NZ's Julia Raue up for global 'Disruptive CIO' award
Data Analytics

Air NZ's Julia Raue up for global 'Disruptive CIO' award

Air New Zealand CIO Julia Raue is a finalist in the global Talent Unleashed Awards - and she's not the only one flying the Kiwi flag.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Kiwis in the running for global startup awards
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Kiwis in the running for global startup awards

The chance to spend time with Richard Branson is on offer in this year's Talent Unleashed Awards, with an entrepreneur school and funding on the way.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2015
Exclusive: ANZ CIOs are not keeping up with change
Health Technologies

Exclusive: ANZ CIOs are not keeping up with change

CIOs are a company's most critical hire, but it's time for businesses to redefine what they need in their CIO, says one local expert.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2015