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Kai Ping Lew
Editor-in-Chief & News Editor - Security
KP was raised in Malaysia and graduated with a degree in Journalism and International Business at AUT. After graduating, she did a stint in broadcast media at TVNZ before deciding to return to her true love, the written word. In her spare time, KP enjoys exploring fictional universes through books, spending time in the sun, playing volleyball, and dancing.
Former TechDay team member.

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Auckland-based startup pioneering peer-to-peer storage platform

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Auckland startup launches 'To the Loft', the Airbnb for storage, disrupting the market with peer-to-peer solutions.
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Kiwi SMEs need to leverage more digital advertising tools

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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A third of SMEs with a website say they receive less than 50 visitors each week, whereas 25% had no idea about their web traffic numbers.
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Auckland-based solution company announces hackathon to grow crops on Mars

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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Autogrow's hackathon in Auckland aims to pioneer the farming of tomorrow, devising methods to cultivate crops on Martian soil.
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Update lets businesses manage their listing from Google Search page

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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Businesses with complete listings on Google are twice as likely to gain customer trust and 38% more likely to attract in-store visits.
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Fintech redefining traditional rental bonds via digital profiles

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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finance, leasing & rental
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Fintech company Traity has partnered with Terri Scheer to launch Trustbond, a technology that aims to make renting more accessible in Australia.
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Digital marketing startup launches with Xero partnership

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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New software startup Boma Marketing has created an app that simplifies digital marketing for small businesses.
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Lightning Lab Demo Day set to showcase electricity innovation

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
The lightbulb moments from will provide interesting insight into the future of the country's electricity market.
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Experiment with new tech and tools through hackathons – Hays

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Attending a hackathon is a must for digital tech professionals, says Hays' CIO. It's a chance to boost skills and employability.
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HR tech startup disrupting online job-seeking with AI

Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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startups
The platform uses machine learning to give job seekers real-time recommendations about how best to present themselves in a CV.
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Portable workstation lets digital nomads customise their workspace

Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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New Zealanders launch Gustav, a portable toolbox doubling as a laptop stand, to enhance flexible working spaces.
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Vend simplifies stock-take process with inventory scanning app

Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
The retail point-of-sale provider aims to fill gap in the market for accessible and well-designed mobile inventory counter.
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ANZ awarded best small business bank by CANSTAR

Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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ANZ wins CANSTAR Bank of the Year - Small Business Award for 2017, recognising its commitment to supporting small businesses in New Zealand.
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Rotorua businesses advance into Accelerate programme

Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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More than 100 organisations in Rotorua, Taupo and Kawerau have completed either Firestation's Incubate and Accelerate since 2014.
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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.
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Govt focuses on innovation in Taranaki economic strategy

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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new zealand government
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partners
The strategy was commissioned by Taranaki's four councils and was developed by business and iwi leaders, the region's councils and central government.
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Top NZ businesses share Salesforce stories at Basecamp

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Over 800 representatives from New Zealand's Salesforce ecosystem of customers, partners and cloud specialists attended the event.
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Hootsuite names Conversologie their first NZ partner

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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martech
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partner programmes
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marketing
Conversologie becomes Hootsuite's inaugural NZ partner to elevate Kiwi businesses' social media prowess at Auckland meet-up.
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Rotorua co-working space aims to be NZ's digital capital

Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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incubator
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content creation
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co-working spaces
Rotorua's new Digital Basecamp aims to crown the city as NZ's digital capital, fostering a hub for tech developers, creators, and apprentices in the CBD.
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New platform helps home buyers find and compare real estate agents

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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real estate
RealEstatePros launches in NZ, offering a seamless way to vet and select trusted local real estate agents, revolutionising industry transparency.
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Dentsu Aegis Network acquires NZ digital agency Little Giant

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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Dentsu Aegis Network boosts its digital prowess with the strategic acquisition of NZ's esteemed digital agency Little Giant.