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Banqer: Fun financial literacy for kids

Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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education, learning & training
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schools
Banqer, a gaming platform for kids to learn about money, is expanding internationally after winning multiple competitions.
Stand out

Start-up awards offer one-on-one time with Apple co-founder Wozniak

Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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NZ tech and entrepreneurial communities are being urged to jump into the limelight with this year's Talent Unleashed Awards.
Digital city

The Hutt Valley primed to be NZ's next tech hub

Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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Hutt Valley to host public meeting to discuss turning the region into a 'Technology Valley' with a focus on economic growth and job creation.
Startup

MYOB and ANZ team up to help Kiwi start-ups

Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
MYOB and ANZ bank arm Kiwi start-ups with essential financial tools for a robust launch, promising stronger foundations for new businesses.
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Job Well Done: Making child's play of household chores

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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A team from Startup Weekend Dunedin has created a game to make household chores fun and rewarding for kids and parents.
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ThisData: Harden your security with two lines of code

Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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cloud services
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security
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sotw
That's right, add two lines of JavaScript onto your login form and you'll be making your web site, and the world, a much safer place.
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Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced

Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland's innovation hub with virtual reality, start-up competitions and innovation heroes.
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Good Bitches Baking: Baking the world a better place

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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startups
Good Bitches Baking, a New Zealand organization, spreads happiness by baking cakes for those in need. Their idea is catching on and growing rapidly.
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Mish.guru: Your Snapchat business dashboard

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Mish.guru simplifies Snapchat management for brands, providing metrics and enabling campaigns from start to finish.
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BioLumic: Using the near-magical properties of UV light to increase crop production

Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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science
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sotw
BioLumic's UV light technology is revolutionizing commercial agriculture, increasing crop yields without genetic modification or chemicals.
Young ideas

IDEAStarter: Giving budding young Auckland entrepreneurs a chance

Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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education, learning & training
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accelerator
Entries are now open for the second annual IDEAStarter competition, encouraging young Aucklanders to bring their business ideas to life.
Rockety

Chinese start up included in Lightning Lab accelerator programme

Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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Kiwi firm Lightning Lab welcomes Chinese startup LiangMa to its business accelerator programme, promoting cultural exchange and investment opportunities.
Applause

Kiwi company wins big at NZ Direct Marketing Awards for innovative tool

Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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data analytics
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planning
Data Insight's Valocity online property valuation tool has won five major awards at the New Zealand Direct Marketing Awards.
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InsuredHQ: Insurance company Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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cloud services
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insurance
InsuredHQ disrupts insurance industry with cloud-based system, targeting emerging markets and underserved customers.
Tech innovation

Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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accelerator
The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
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Intrude A Lock: Fitbit for your luggage

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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startups
Elisha Fleming, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, has developed Intrude A Lock, a device that monitors checked luggage for tampering.
Cloud computing

SMBs ditch traditional infrastructure, make their move to the cloud

Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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cloud services
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As cloud computing continues to take the IT business landscape by storm, the way SMBs consume tech and how they compete in the market will change.
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KotahiNet: NZ's first commercial Internet of Things platform

Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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commerce
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startups
KotahiNet aims to build New Zealand's first commercial platform for the Internet of Things, disrupting daily life.
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Flick Electric: Disrupting the retail energy industry with price transparency and great service

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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electricity
Flick disrupts power industry with customer-centric approach, offering electricity at wholesale spot price plus commission.
Education tech

Apple ups education focus with latest acquisition

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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Hot on the tail of releasing a slew of new education features with iOS 9.3, Apple has acquired LearnSprout, an education technology start-up.