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EditMate: Crowdsourced professional post-production for user generated video

Mon, 30th May 2016
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These days, everyone is a videographer. And while anyone can shoot footage of reasonable quality, turning it into a compelling clip is a specialist skill.
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OI – The Organic Initiative: The feminine hygiene revolution in a box

Mon, 23rd May 2016
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Feminine hygiene brand The Organic Initiative is disrupting the market with its range of organic, biodegradable products. #sustainability.
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ThunderMaps: Making the world a safer place, one dangerous location at a time

Mon, 9th May 2016
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New Zealand-based app ThunderMaps enables users to crowdsource hazard locations and receive real-time warnings.
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Accelerator programme looking for Kiwi health tech start ups

Wed, 4th May 2016
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Start ups focused on health technologies are being asked to put their hands up for support bringing their innovations to market.
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NZ Government invites entrepreneurs to our shores with new visa

Tue, 3rd May 2016
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commerce systems
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supply chain
The New Zealand Government is launching a new global impact visa that is designed to encourage entrepreneurs to set up shop in this country.
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Ask Nicely: Measure and manage customer happiness in real time

Mon, 2nd May 2016
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Auckland-based startup Ask Nicely is leading the way in measuring customer loyalty with its Net Promoter Score (NPS) tool.
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Banqer: Fun financial literacy for kids

Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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education, learning & training
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schools
Banqer, a gaming platform for kids to learn about money, is expanding internationally after winning multiple competitions.
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Start-up awards offer one-on-one time with Apple co-founder Wozniak

Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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NZ tech and entrepreneurial communities are being urged to jump into the limelight with this year's Talent Unleashed Awards.
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The Hutt Valley primed to be NZ's next tech hub

Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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startups
Hutt Valley to host public meeting to discuss turning the region into a 'Technology Valley' with a focus on economic growth and job creation.
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MYOB and ANZ team up to help Kiwi start-ups

Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
MYOB and ANZ bank arm Kiwi start-ups with essential financial tools for a robust launch, promising stronger foundations for new businesses.
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Job Well Done: Making child's play of household chores

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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gaming
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technology gifts
A team from Startup Weekend Dunedin has created a game to make household chores fun and rewarding for kids and parents.
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ThisData: Harden your security with two lines of code

Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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cloud services
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security
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That's right, add two lines of JavaScript onto your login form and you'll be making your web site, and the world, a much safer place.
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Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced

Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland's innovation hub with virtual reality, start-up competitions and innovation heroes.
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Good Bitches Baking: Baking the world a better place

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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Good Bitches Baking, a New Zealand organization, spreads happiness by baking cakes for those in need. Their idea is catching on and growing rapidly.
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Mish.guru: Your Snapchat business dashboard

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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data analytics
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cdp
Mish.guru simplifies Snapchat management for brands, providing metrics and enabling campaigns from start to finish.
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BioLumic: Using the near-magical properties of UV light to increase crop production

Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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science
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BioLumic's UV light technology is revolutionizing commercial agriculture, increasing crop yields without genetic modification or chemicals.
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IDEAStarter: Giving budding young Auckland entrepreneurs a chance

Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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education, learning & training
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entrepreneur
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accelerator
Entries are now open for the second annual IDEAStarter competition, encouraging young Aucklanders to bring their business ideas to life.
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Chinese start up included in Lightning Lab accelerator programme

Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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Kiwi firm Lightning Lab welcomes Chinese startup LiangMa to its business accelerator programme, promoting cultural exchange and investment opportunities.
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Kiwi company wins big at NZ Direct Marketing Awards for innovative tool

Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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data analytics
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planning
Data Insight's Valocity online property valuation tool has won five major awards at the New Zealand Direct Marketing Awards.
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InsuredHQ: Insurance company Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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cloud services
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insurance
InsuredHQ disrupts insurance industry with cloud-based system, targeting emerging markets and underserved customers.