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Agritech firm releases open source water monitor built on Raspberry Pi
Fri, 7th Sep 2018
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Agritech firm Autogrow releases its new root zone monitor as an open source DIY project for technology developers and small growers.
Agricultural robotics firm appoints new CEO as it prepares to go global
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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agricultural technology
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It was the right time to add a professional chief executive to a high-calibre team, especially after strong growth and funding.
Facebook video creators can now monetise 'Ad Breaks'
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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Facebook has rolled out Ad Breaks for New Zealand businesses who want to make money from their Facebook videos.
Tech Futures Lab launches Digital Suitcase to upskill everyday adults
Fri, 31st Aug 2018
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data privacy
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Digital Suitcase is an online platform that teaches everyday adults digital knowledge that they need to thrive in the digital world.
'Don't be like Silicon Valley': Kiwi SaaS firms encouraged to look after their own
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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New Zealand's tech sector gathers at the Southern SaaS event in Auckland to focus on achieving faster and smarter growth.
Agritech NZ signs historic agreement with US agritech firm
Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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Agritech growth in New Zealand is now getting a helping hand thanks to a deal with US-based firm Western Growers.
NZ agritech innovators touch down in Silicon Valley
Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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callaghan innovation
Thirty of New Zealand's agritech innovators have finally landed in Silicon Valley this week as they get ready to put their innovations to the test.
Cofounder of NZ-born firm Adeption lights up Times Square
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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entrepreneur
Carl Sanders-Edwards, cofounder of NZ-born Adeption, celebrated his NASDAQ Milestone Makers graduation by lighting up Times Square with the firm's logo.
NZ and Aussie tech girls become superheroes in Silicon Valley
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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The next generation of New Zealand and Australian female entrepreneurs had the chance to pitch their apps to Silicon Valley's top executives.
Silicon Valley connection to boost NZ's agritech sector
Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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startups
An upcoming agritech conference in Silicon Valley may have a huge impact on New Zealand's agritech sector, even from thousands of kilometres away.
Xero pays NZ$103m to acquire Canada-based cloud bookkeeping firm
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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Xero to acquire Canadian cloud bookkeeping firm Hubdoc for NZD $103 million, enhancing its financial data integration for small businesses globally.
Xero backs down on plans to retire older expense claims functionality
Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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Xero has made a U-turn on its decision to retire its older expense claims functionality and replace it with the new Zero Expenses.
Xero recruits longtime partner into US expansion efforts
Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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financial systems
Xero teams up with US payroll firm Gusto to enhance its US presence, offering full-service payroll across all 50 states and deeper technical integration.
SwipedOn CEO explains how his Tauranga SaaS startup went global
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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SwipedOn is a fast-growing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) that is used in more than 2000 cities worldwide, and it all started in the Bay of Plenty.
Meet the Kiwi software recruitment firm eyeing up the Aussie market
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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software
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recruitment
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weirdly
Another Kiwi startup has set its sights on Australia – and it says move over Xero, there's a new success story in town.
Waikato software firm nominated for ExportNZ Awards
Mon, 11th Jun 2018
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software
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oracle
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exportnz awards
According to More4Apps global marketing manager Jayne Perry, the nomination is a special event for its Hamilton-based team.
Xero announces connected accounting features to bring SMBs and advisors closer
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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financial systems
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software updates
The new products include connected accounting, Xero HQ and Xero Projects updates, and improvements to bank reconciliation.
Kiwi IoT startup expands into USA with exclusive distributor
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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us expansion
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wine grenade
Wine Grenade's vision is to provide winemakers with the insights they need to consistently make great wine, year after year.
Wellington showing off blockchain and AR innovation for Techweek '18
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
An increasing number of Kiwi tech designers are collaborating with businesses to produce a fast-growing segment of the industry.
Entries for global green city competition open
Mon, 14th May 2018
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Selva Ganapathy and Joyce Chen from the College of Business and Law, University of Canterbury, Christchurch were the APAC winners in 2017.