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MBIE stories
Why it's time to ensure your business is ready for the e-invoicing adoption wave
Last month
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
As e-invoicing mandates loom across Australia and New Zealand, businesses must upgrade now or risk losing lucrative government contracts.
NZ launches AI advisory pilot for small businesses
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
New Zealand launches an AI advisory pilot, offering up to NZD $15,000 co-funding to help small firms plan and safely adopt AI tools.
5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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healthtech
New Zealand employers face sweeping payroll, KiwiSaver, safety and privacy reforms, making year-end the crucial time to prepare systems.
KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovators driving real-world impact
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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healthtech
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clean technologies
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university of canterbury
The 2025 KiwiNet Awards celebrated New Zealand innovators transforming research into global-impact solutions across tech, health and sustainability sectors.
New Zealand job ads stabilise as spring brings early recruitment surge
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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agricultural technology
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job seekers
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mbie
Job ads in New Zealand rose 0.6% in July, marking a spring recruitment surge as tourism and IT sectors prepare for a busy summer season.
Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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hcm
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ibm
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air new zealand
Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand's Most Attractive Employer for 2025, marking its third consecutive win in the Randstad Employer Branding Research.
Open banking boosted in New Zealand as major banks upgrade API
Fri, 30th May 2025
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fintech
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api
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data privacy
New Zealand's four largest banks have upgraded to Payment Initiation API v2.3, enabling flexible payments and lasting customer consent for open banking.
Digitalisation could boost NZ SME GDP by NZD $8.6 billion in 2025
Tue, 20th May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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financial systems
New Zealand SMEs could boost GDP by NZD $8.6bn by 2025 through digitalisation, says report by Xero and NZ Institute of Economic Research.
Addressing New Zealand's productivity crisis by tapping into digital skills
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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digital literacy
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mbie
New Zealand's productivity faces stagnation, but Digital Boost, a free Government-funded platform, aims to empower businesses with vital digital skills.
NZTech unveils tech strategy for emissions reduction
Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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agricultural technology
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iot
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cartech
NZTech unveils a report outlining the crucial role technology may have in cutting emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.
Putting the data horse ahead of the technology cart
Fri, 30th Sep 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Is New Zealand overly focused on technology rather than data? Microsoft's National Technology Officer raises the question.
Digital humans to provide better healthcare services in NZ
Mon, 22nd Aug 2022
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ai
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healthtech
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digitisation
Soul Machines' AI technology aims to revolutionize healthcare in New Zealand as government invests NZD$5.1 million in three research projects.
Ministry will no longer accept equipment from Chinese firm Hikvision
Thu, 11th Aug 2022
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manufacturing
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surveillance
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supply chain
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says it will no longer accept equipment from a major Chinese surveillance camera maker.
It's Fraud Awareness Week: How you can steer clear of scams and fraud
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Netsafe reports 86% rise in identity fraud and 37% increase in investment fraud in New Zealand, sparking concern over online safety.
MBIE announces launch of new digital identity numbers for NZ businesses
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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data analytics
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planning
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bi
MBIE says Organisation Parts enable New Zealand organisations to digitise their businesses and compete in the changing digital economy.
NZ's international tech reputation on the rise
Wed, 17th Jul 2019
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government
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nztech
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weta digital
New Zealand's tech sector is attracting international attention, with South Korea's SK Group visiting to explore collaboration opportunities.
Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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uc
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fibre
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mbie
The New Zealand Consumer Survey reveals home-based telecoms has the highest incidence of problems, says TCF CEO.
NZ's early stage tech companies bolstered by rising investments - report
Wed, 30th May 2018
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technology investment network
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mbie
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investment
Technology Investment Network (TIN) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have launched their third annual investor report.
Govt launches programme to attract innovation to NZ
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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partner programmes
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mbie
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new zealand government
Zephyr Airworks credited Innovative Partnerships as part of the reason it is testing its revolutionary air taxi technology in New Zealand.
Maori entrepreneurship thriving in Waikato and Coromandel regions
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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callaghan innovation
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mbie
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startup ecosystem
Waikato region sees growth in Māori business enterprise, says Waikato Innovation Park advisor. Māori businesses seeking support has increased to 16 percent.