Christchurch stories
Google adds restaurant bookings to AI Mode in Search
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martech
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personalisation
Google adds restaurant bookings to AI Mode in Search for New Zealand users, linking diners to live table availability from OpenTable and Wowapps.
Inde appoints Chris Beckett as technology strategist
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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it services
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it industry
Inde names Chris Beckett as Chief Technology Strategist to steer long-term roadmaps as New Zealand firms seek clearer guidance on investment and architecture.
Forsana expands retail reach across New Zealand & Australia
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agricultural technology
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clean technologies
Forsana wins nationwide retail deals in New Zealand and targets Australian growth, with products set to reach more than 600 stores.
One NZ adds rooftop solar to power Christchurch data
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One NZ installs its first major rooftop solar array to help power a Christchurch data centre and nearby stadium mobile coverage site.
Lime rolls out shared e-scooters & e-bikes in Wellington
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smart cities
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clean technologies
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wellington city council
Lime launches shared e-scooters in Wellington ahead of next month's LimeBike debut, promising affordable, low-carbon urban travel.
2degrees & Ericsson deploy private 5G at Lyttelton port
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
2degrees and Ericsson have activated a private 5G network at Lyttelton Port, boosting safety, reliability and support for remote operations.
Wallo Pay launches open banking push to cut NZ fees
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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commerce systems
Auckland startup Wallo Pay launches open banking service, targeting card surcharges it says drain over USD $1 billion a year from NZ.
Daikin opens NZ hub reusing refrigerant to cut emissions
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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hyperscale
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supply chain
Daikin opens Christchurch hub using reclaimed refrigerant in its own systems, cutting emissions and tightening NZ HVAC supply chains.
Contented raises AUD $4.1m to fuel UK and US push
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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crm
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digital transformation
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New Zealand AI startup Contented raises AUD $4.1m seed round to speed UK and US expansion and triple headcount in coming months.
Contented raises NZD $4.1m to fuel AI expansion
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Christchurch AI startup Contented raises NZD $4.1m seed round to grow its meeting-minutes platform and push into Australia, UK and US.
Spark & Icehouse launch free AI workshops for SMEs
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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ai
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icehouse
Spark and Icehouse will run free nationwide AI and productivity workshops to help New Zealand SMEs lift performance and overcome tech barriers.
Enatel opens new Christchurch hub to power exports
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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cartech
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supply chain
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power / energy
Enatel opens a new multi-million-dollar Christchurch hub, uniting 200 staff to scale high-tech battery charger exports from New Zealand.
New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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supply chain
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clean technologies
Enatel opens an 8000sqm high-tech plant in Christchurch, uniting staff and boosting export capacity for its specialised battery chargers.
Aspire Systems buys Assurity in AI testing expansion
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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apm
Aspire Systems acquires New Zealand-founded Assurity, creating a 900-strong quality engineering group to boost AI-driven software testing.
Evnex launches NZD $799 smart charger for budget EVs
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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cartech
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Evnex unveils the locally made E2 Flex smart charger at NZD $799, targeting budget EV owners as home charging demand and battery sizes grow.
Christchurch AI platform Caitlyn shines at AWS re:Invent
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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saas
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agricultural technology
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private cloud
Christchurch-built AI platform Caitlyn stars at AWS re:Invent, showcasing secure, explainable enterprise search for sensitive data.
GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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data privacy
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ai
GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.
Jade Software to acquire Contec, boosting SaaS & dairy focus
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Jade Software to acquire Contec, enhancing its SaaS portfolio and boosting annual revenue by up to 25% through expansion in global dairy supply chain software.
Sixty years of Sugarloaf: Christchurch's vital TV tower legacy
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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kordia
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emergency services
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broadcasting
Christchurch's Sugarloaf transmission tower celebrates 60 years, remaining vital for TV, radio, emergency services, and digital connectivity across Canterbury.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds expands to New Zealand with USD $75m plan
Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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global expansion
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched its first New Zealand store in Auckland, kicking off a USD $75m expansion across the country and creating over 80 jobs.