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Why searches for 'PR Agency Auckland' may signal growth in NZ's tech & design sectors

Google searches for 'PR Agency Auckland' hit a five-year peak, signalling growing confidence in New Zealand's tech and design sectors amid export expansion.

By Mark Devlin • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Fintech

Bridging the payment divide: How small businesses can align with consumer expectations in 2025

Many small businesses risk lost sales and loyalty as one in three still don't accept credit or debit cards, despite 86% of consumers relying on them.

By Bridget Snelling • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Litmaps secures NZD $1.4 million to drive global platform growth

Litmaps has raised NZD $1.4 million in an oversubscribed round to expand its AI-driven research platform supporting over two million users globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Ingram Micro brings Xvantage Integrations Hub to New Zealand

Ingram Micro launches its Xvantage Integrations Hub in New Zealand, enabling no-code workflow automation across Salesforce, Xero, and Dynamics platforms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Clean technologies

One NZ & DOC partner to boost high-tech conservation efforts

One New Zealand partners with the Department of Conservation to boost connectivity and tech for DOC rangers, enhancing conservation across remote New Zealand areas.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Doctors urge faster use of AI as surgery waitlists soar in NZ

Doctors urge New Zealand to accelerate AI use in healthcare as elective surgery waitlists swell over 2,500%, straining the medical system and patients' care.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Risk & Compliance

Safety & compliance prequalification guidance for WorkSafe

New guidance could cut compliance costs for builders, as WorkSafe is tasked with clarifying when prequalifications and scaffolding are actually needed.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Productivity

Sharing the blame and insuring the loss

Ratepayers could face less of the cost when building defects surface, as ministers plan to scrap joint and several liability and speed consents.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Clean technologies

Nurox & Interwaste partner to bring clean hazardous waste tech

Nurox Hydrothermal and Interwaste partner to deploy cleaner tech for hazardous waste in New Zealand, cutting offshore disposal and boosting resource recovery.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Drivers

Bolt sees rapid growth in drivers & riders across Auckland

Bolt's Auckland launch sparks rapid growth, with drivers up 350% and riders nearly 600%, reshaping the city's daily transport scene since June.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Crypto

Papamoa Beach section could be New Zealand's first Bitcoin sale

A beachside section on Papamoa Beach may become New Zealand's first property sale settled using Bitcoin, marking a new era in crypto real estate.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Physical Security

Gallagher Security wins top honours for supply & sustainability

Gallagher Security earned Supplier of the Year and Sustainability Awards at New Zealand's Advanced Group Annual Supplier Awards, highlighting its eco-friendly practices.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Global Stories

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Cloud Services

Hands-on Review: Bissell Powerclean Furfinder 200W cordless stick vacuum

The Bissell Powerclean Furfinder 200W cordless stick vacuum offers strong suction, lightweight design, and HEPA filtration for easy, effective cleaning around the home.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Customer Relationship Management

AI alliance aims to revolutionise digital lending in Australasia

Afterburner AI and LoanOptions.ai have joined forces to streamline digital lending for mortgage advisers across Australia and New Zealand with AI-driven solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Adobe names Meredith O'Ryan Director of Enterprise Marketing

Meredith O'Ryan has been named Adobe's Director of Enterprise Marketing for Australia and New Zealand, also overseeing flagship events across Asia Pacific.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence

FedEx expands electric fleet & community efforts in Asia Pacific

FedEx is expanding its electric vehicle fleet and boosting sustainability and community initiatives across Asia Pacific in fiscal year 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Bluetooth

Amber Technology launches Philips NeoPix projectors in Australia & NZ

Amber Technology debuts Philips NeoPix 150 and 450 Smart projectors in Australia and NZ, offering full HD, portability, and smart streaming from AUD $449.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025