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Kiwi software company wins big in Taiwan
Startups

Kiwi software company wins big in Taiwan

Syngency, the Kiwi software company, has won first place at the TechNode Demo Day conference in Taiwan this week.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
Silicon Valley natives to visit New Zealand
Startups

Silicon Valley natives to visit New Zealand

Wharf42 has announced two of Silicon Valley's thought leaders will visit NZ to share what they know about the current tech and investment landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015
The Icehouse signs trans-tasman partnership deal
Icehouse

The Icehouse signs trans-tasman partnership deal

The Icehouse and muru-D, the Australian start-up accelerator, have entered a partnership for the benefit of start-ups on both sides of the Tasman.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Microsoft Ventures partners with Lightning Lab for 2015 programme
Microsoft

Microsoft Ventures partners with Lightning Lab for 2015 programme

In 2015 Microsoft Ventures is again partnering with Lightning Lab to provide start-ups with tools needed to bring ventures to market.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2014
Kiwi startup company takes the hassle out of headhunting
Recruitment

Kiwi startup company takes the hassle out of headhunting

NZ's Snaffle revolutionises job matching, pairing employers with ideal candidates, slashing recruitment stress and time, say creators.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2014
Kiwi school lunch ordering system quicker than making a sandwich
EduTech

Kiwi school lunch ordering system quicker than making a sandwich

Hawke's Bay's Lunchonline revolutionizes school lunches, enabling parents to order quickly online, ensuring kids enjoy nutritious meals at school.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry
Market

Kiwi tech start-up revs up the US rental car industry

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.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014
David Kirk's tech fund to raise A$40 million on ASX to invest in NZ, Aus tech
Unified Communications

David Kirk's tech fund to raise A$40 million on ASX to invest in NZ, Aus tech

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
Social media key to new growth for NZ exporters and start ups
Facebook

Social media key to new growth for NZ exporters and start ups

Social media is becoming an increasingly crucial tool for NZ exporters, and exporters are using this channel in more creative and innovative ways.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2014
Ten traits to look for when hiring for your start up
Apple

Ten traits to look for when hiring for your start up

Traits to look for in start-up hires: motivation, curiosity, can-do attitude, balls, hunger, humour, impact, flexibility, audacity, competitiveness. 🚀.

By Greig Strafford • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2014

Global Stories

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Startup teaches children strategies for resisting ads and in-app purchases
Marketing Technologies

Startup teaches children strategies for resisting ads and in-app purchases

In 2009, almost half of the top selling apps targeted young children, and 80% of top-selling educational apps in the iTunes store target children.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
Hi-Tech Awards finalists announced, who will win?
Hi-Tech Awards

Hi-Tech Awards finalists announced, who will win?

The finalists of the 2015 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards have been announced, with the winners to be revealed at a gala dinner to be held May 15.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
NZ start-up turns to PledgeMe to raise $500,000
Apps

NZ start-up turns to PledgeMe to raise $500,000

A Kiwi tech startup has jumped on the equity crowdfunding bandwaggon, and is hoping to raise $500,000 through PledgeMe to grow its app.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
Polaroid-style prints for iPhone and Android in the works
Apple

Polaroid-style prints for iPhone and Android in the works

French start-up Prynt is developing a smartphone case that doubles as a printer, allowing users to instantly print their photos.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2014
Notable PDF: The first New Zealand company to join Google for Work
Google

Notable PDF: The first New Zealand company to join Google for Work

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
Mentors on tap at The Lightning Lab
Entrepreneur

Mentors on tap at The Lightning Lab

The Lightning Lab expands to Auckland, offering start-ups mentoring, seed capital, and a chance to turn ideas into reality.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2014
Coming up: Startup Weekend Auckland November 2014
EduTech

Coming up: Startup Weekend Auckland November 2014

Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014

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