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Rod Drury awarded knighthood for services to tech

Last month
Xero founder Rod Drury has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business and technology.
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Australia’s property rules may push global capital to NZ

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Australia’s ban on foreign residential property sales may divert billions in global investment to New Zealand, which risks missing out due to unclear buyer rules.
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Otago University to establish tech hub presence in Queenstown

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
The University of Otago plans a permanent site in Queenstown, aiming to boost local growth and technology innovation, aligned with Vision 2040.
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Access4 honours top-performing partners at 2024 ANZ awards

Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
Access4 celebrated its top-performing partners at the 2024 ANZ Partner Awards in Queenstown, recognising outstanding contributions and innovative achievements.
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Access4 appoints Greg Round as Head of Strategic Partnerships

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Access4 has appointed Greg Round as Head of Strategic Partnerships to enhance its bids team, aiming to secure key contracts in the enterprise and government sectors.
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NZ law firm Anderson Lloyd switches to NetDocuments

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
NZ law firm, Anderson Lloyd, boosts productivity through a new IT overhaul, choosing NetDocuments' cloud platform to streamline document and email management for its 170 staff.
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Technology Queenstown unveils plan to transform district into tech hub

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Tech Queenstown targets to mould Queenstown Lakes District into a global tech hub, leveraging its potential for a bustling tech sector set to generate $1bn annual GDP by 2043.
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Go Bus aims to bring savvy transport solution to NZ

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Using a smartphone app and the efficiencies of ride sharing, Savy will provide on-demand and affordable transport...
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New transport app to make Queenstown more accessible during snow season

Tue, 29th Aug 2017
With nearly 2 million tourists visiting Queenstown annually, the Choice app will provide visitors with all the information they need to know.
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NZ’s first Tesla Powerwall 2 installed at Queenstown home

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Queenstown pioneers NZ's green energy shift with the nation's first Tesla Powerwall 2 installation at the Seymour family home.
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Queenstown broadband upgrades to 4.5G, the fastest in New Zealand

Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Spark upgrades Queenstown to 4.5G, delivering the fastest broadband speeds in New Zealand and setting the stage for a 5G future.
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UFB rollout in Queenstown now complete

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Queenstown joins the high-speed era as its UFB rollout completes, connecting over 7,000 premises to fast, reliable internet.
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REANNZ launches scholarship to help boost NZ Kiwi IT sector

Thu, 6th Aug 2015
REANNZ offers new scholarship to boost IT, education and research in New Zealand, aiming to address limited growth in the sector.
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HeadQuarters acquires IAC, expands tourism Wi-Fi hotspots around NZ

Wed, 5th Aug 2015
Queenstown's HQ Network Consultancy has acquired The Internet Access Company, expanding the nation's Wi-Fi hotspots.
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Wellington Airport posts 4.8% drop in 1H profit on fewer domestic flights

Wed, 12th Nov 2014
Wellington Airport sees a 4.8% profit dip in 1H due to a drop in Auckland and Queenstown flights, despite a rise in international passengers.
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Haddock, Rutherford Challenge

Mon, 1st Oct 2012
<strong>The challenge has gone out for the New Zealand reseller channel to get in behind the Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids.
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UFB build underway in Queenstown

Mon, 24th Sep 2012
Queenstown embarks on UFB rollout with Minister Amy Adams, boosting its tourist appeal with superior connectivity for businesses and visitors.
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Queenstown ski trip up for grabs with Fortinet

Fri, 17th Aug 2012
Win a dream Queenstown ski trip and more with Fortinet's Winter Ski promo when you purchase their products with Ingram Micro.
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SMS boarding takes off in NZ

Fri, 10th Sep 2010
Jetstar introduces SMS boarding passes in NZ, with the initial rollout between Auckland and Christchurch. Expansion to more routes and Australia expected soon.
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Compass rolls out WiMax nationwide

Fri, 18th Sep 2009
Mike Lancaster, the company’s wireless champion, says 15 WiMax sites have been constructed and will be live in the next two months.