Startups stories - Page 31
Kiwi school lunch ordering system quicker than making a sandwich
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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Hawke's Bay's Lunchonline revolutionizes school lunches, enabling parents to order quickly online, ensuring kids enjoy nutritious meals at school.
Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry
Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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This model provides a win-win solution where travellers get a free one-way car or campervan hire while rental companies save big money on relocation costs.
Polaroid-style prints for iPhone and Android in the works
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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French start-up Prynt is developing a smartphone case that doubles as a printer, allowing users to instantly print their photos.
David Kirk's tech fund to raise A$40 million on ASX to invest in NZ, Aus tech
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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David Kirk, chairman of Trade Me Group and Kathmandu Holdings, is seeking to raise A$25 million to A$40 million in an initial public offer on the A.
Social media key to new growth for NZ exporters and start ups
Fri, 31st Oct 2014
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Social media is becoming an increasingly crucial tool for NZ exporters, and exporters are using this channel in more creative and innovative ways.
Ten traits to look for when hiring for your start up
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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Traits to look for in start-up hires: motivation, curiosity, can-do attitude, balls, hunger, humour, impact, flexibility, audacity, competitiveness. 🚀.
Notable PDF: The first New Zealand company to join Google for Work
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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Notable PDF has announced it is a Google for Work Partner, making it the first New Zealand company to join Google's latest partner program.
Mentors on tap at The Lightning Lab
Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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The Lightning Lab expands to Auckland, offering start-ups mentoring, seed capital, and a chance to turn ideas into reality.
Coming up: Startup Weekend Auckland November 2014
Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs.
Lightning Lab accelerates Kiwi start ups to success with $2.2m funding
Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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Teams from Lightning Lab, New Zealand's digital accelerator programme, have secured $2.2m in seed investment capital.
$65k up for grabs as Govt offers Kiwi start ups flying start in business...
Tue, 29th Jul 2014
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The ANZ Flying Start Business Plan Competition is back for 2014, and looking to uncover New Zealand's next big thing.
CIOs: Startup trends worth watching...
Fri, 11th Jul 2014
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With the press overhyping 3D printing, virtual reality, and Bitcoin, it's hard for CIOs to track the startup trends impacting business today.
Tech start-ups on the rise as Govt pledges $30m grants prize
Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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New Zealand expands its network of business incubators with the introduction of new technology-focused incubators.
Kiwi start-ups receive $3m investment boost
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Nine Kiwi startups have secured offers of seed investment totalling NZD $3 million from the Lightning Lab Demo Day, New Zealand's prime pitch event.
Govt: New Vodafone HQ to anchor Christchurch Innovation Precinct
Wed, 4th Jun 2014
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Vodafone's new HQ will be the keystone of Christchurch's Innovation Precinct, set to transform the city into a hub for technology and growth.
Kiwi start-up celebrates one year birthday with global award
Thu, 29th May 2014
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Kiwi SAAS start-up Results.com marks its first year with a global win at TiE50, celebrating remarkable growth and a 139% boost in client productivity.
Two new tax measures to support business R&D
Fri, 16th May 2014
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Innovative NZ firms to benefit from new tax measures for R&D expenditure, estimated to return $58.1m to companies over 4 years.
Aspiring NZ entrepreneurs continue to raise the bar
Mon, 12th May 2014
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There is no shortage of aspiring entrepreneurs in New Zealand, as proved by the 21st Startup weekend held in Auckland over the weekend.
Growth of co-working space sparks major expansion in Tauranga market
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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The number of co-working spaces globally has increased by 400% in the last two years and the demand for these innovative spaces is just as high in Tauranga.
meMINI set for manufacture as Kickstarter campaign closes
Wed, 5th Feb 2014
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The Kiwi creators of meMINI are preparing to manufacture the wearable camera as soon as the Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign ends.