Waikato stories - Page 1
New Zealand & Canada boost food innovation partnership
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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New Zealand and Canada have launched a partnership to boost the commercialisation of Kiwi food innovations, addressing global market demands effectively.
Spark to build data centre & surf park on Auckland's North Shore
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Spark secures resource consent for a new 40MW data centre in Auckland’s North Shore, using innovative heat exchange and solar power to enhance sustainability.
Aware Group appoints Mike Jenkins as chairman of the board of directors
Fri, 27th May 2022
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Kiwi tech entrepreneur Mike Jenkins appointed chairman of the board of directors for Aware Group, bringing experience in tech leadership and governance.
Waikato District Health Board cyberattack: Cancer hub out of action in chaotic aftermath
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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Major cyber attack on New Zealand's Waikato District Health Board disrupts cancer treatment, prompting national emergency.
Waikato DHB warned a cyberattack 'catastrophic for patient safety'
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Waikato DHB was warned its IT security was severely compromised months before a massive ransomware attack that brought Waikato Hospital to its knees.
Govt to launch full inquiry into DHB ransomware attack
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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Minister Andrew Little has announced a full inquiry into the ransomware attack at Waikato DHB in the early hours of May 18.
Company-X cofounder joins Waikato Regional Skills Leadership Group
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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Hamilton-based tech firm Company-X's cofounder David Hallett joins Waikato Regional Skills Leadership Group as ICT rep.
Waikato Regional Council upgrades information management systems
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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Waikato Regional Council has upgraded its information management to OpenText systems, enhancing secure collaboration and efficiency for its 600+ employees.
Hamilton turns on the charm to lure Auckland tech firms further south
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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Hey Auckland tech firms, consider a move south, because Hamilton is where New Zealand’s fastest-growing tech sector is booming.
Impact Hub boosts Waikato’s social enterprise scene
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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This month Impact Hub Waikato opened in Cambridge. The hub aims to support and expand the region’s social enterprise sector.
You can now wander down NZ’s longest river with Google
Wed, 6th Mar 2019
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The Google Street View Trekker has now mapped the length of New Zealand’s longest river - all 425 kilometres of it.
IoT use cases dominate Techweek’18 Waikato
Wed, 30th May 2018
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Waikato's Techweek'18 hailed a success, showcasing the region's technology talent and expertise. #Techweek #Waikato.
Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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Connect Smart Week in New Zealand aims to improve cyber security awareness with a quiz, but there's room for improvement.
Key to success is action over instruction, says Kiwi tech innovator
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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Rachel Kelly, owner of Hamilton-based tech start-up Sparktank, aims to help tech entrepreneurs find their voice and gain market traction.
Trend alert: NZ businesses move health and safety systems online
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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New Zealand companies are increasingly turning to online tools to manage health and safety, ahead of new legislation.
Fonterra's Glencoal says Waikato coal mine not on hold, just delayed
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Fonterra Cooperative Group subsidiary Glencoal has denied suggestions it has put its plans for an open cast mine in the Waikato on hold indefinitely.
US FAA approved drone company Aeronavics to crowd fund up to $1.5 million
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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Aeronavics, a Waikato-based drone company with one of only two US Federal Aviation Authority permissions to be used for filming, is looking to rais.
Telecom’s invests over $750,000 in North Canterbury mobile network
Tue, 20th May 2014
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From today locals and visitors to Ohoka, Swannanoa and North Kaiapoi will notice an improvement in mobile coverage...
Don't leave town before you've seen the booming ICT market
Thu, 13th Feb 2014
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The ICT sector is thriving with 75% of employers planning to hire, driven by new projects. Pay rises are on the horizon as industry confidence grows.
Win win for Wintec at Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards
Wed, 9th Oct 2013
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Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology) took out the supreme award at the 2013 Microsoft Tertiary ICT Innovation Awards held in Tauranga last week.