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Hectre wins two NZ Hi-Tech Awards for agritech innovation

The win underscores growing demand for imaging tools that cut fruit waste and help packhouses make faster, more accurate sorting decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month

Agricultural Technology

Aimer Farming wins NZD $600,000 for AI pasture tools

Government backing will help more than 10,000 farmers use AI pasture tools that speed grazing and feed decisions across New Zealand farms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Christchurch AI platform Caitlyn shines at AWS re:Invent

Christchurch-built AI platform Caitlyn stars at AWS re:Invent, showcasing secure, explainable enterprise search for sensitive data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Agricultural Technology

Gene study could cut chemical use by 80% in NZ wine sector

Lincoln University's genomic study aims to cut chemical use in New Zealand vineyards by up to 80%, boosting sustainable wine production and reducing costs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025

Data Analytics

Waikato University & Company-X join forces on AI project

A partnership between the University of Waikato and Company-X aims to enhance research impact in transport and infrastructure, boosting decision-making efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

Application Performance Monitoring

Onside unveils new biosecurity tech to protect NZ's primary sector

New Zealand's agri-tech firm Onside has rolled out a biosecurity app mapping 16,000 rural properties, enhancing monitoring and compliance across primary industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Network Infrastructure

Kordia to deliver business-grade satellite services via Netlinkz Starlink partnership

Kordia has partnered with Netlinkz to offer business-grade, high-speed satellite services via Starlink, enhancing rural coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023

Massey University

New programme addresses skills shortage as tech shakes up primary industries

Microsoft and Massey University launch Industry 4.0 Accelerator to bridge skills gap in New Zealand's primary industries, boosting innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020

Clean technologies

The future of Kiwi farming founded on tech & sustainability

This increase in investment is a far more effective approach to optimising the primary sector than the tax and punish policies of other parties.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017

Robotics

University brings robots to show and tell at Fieldays

Horticultural robots set to revolutionize agricultural industries at Fieldays 2017, as robotics technology advances in New Zealand.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

EduTech

Little appoints shadow Cabinet: Robertson finance, King deputy

Newly elected Labour Party leader Andrew Little has appointed his closest rival for the job, Grant Robertson, to the crucial finance role previousl.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014

Physical Security

NZ continues to innovate despite challenging times

IBM study finds New Zealand continued to innovate despite a challenging global financial environment during the past few years.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2013

SAP

Plant and Food Research selects SAP

New Zealand's Plant and Food Research has adopted SAP to unify its IT systems post-merger, enhancing efficiency for its global staff and diverse projects.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2009

Global Stories

Primary Industries stories

Clean technologies

Genome sequencing breakthrough promises to cut vineyard sprays by 80%

New genome sequencing tech could slash vineyard chemical sprays by 80%, boosting sustainability and saving millions amid rising disease threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025