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Girl power: Championing women in tech
Fintech

Girl power: Championing women in tech

Looking forward it's essential that the tech sector continues to champion women and encourage them to get involved.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018

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NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million
Crypto

NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million

The company will use the money to grow its New Zealand user base before setting its sights on international expansion to markets such as Singapore.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
National AI strategy urgently needed, major report insists
Customer Relationship Management

National AI strategy urgently needed, major report insists

A shortage of local AI talent risks leaving New Zealand a downstream consumer of overseas research unless ministers set a coordinated strategy soon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
Nintendo announces a brand new adjustable charging stand for its Switch console
Gaming

Nintendo announces a brand new adjustable charging stand for its Switch console

Nintendo has announced a brand new adjustable charging stand for the Nintendo Switch console coming out later this year.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018
Drivers tapped for tips during Road Safety Week
Supply Chain

Drivers tapped for tips during Road Safety Week

Truck drivers are urging other road users to avoid blind spots and sudden braking as New Zealand marks Road Safety Week.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018
KiwiBuild housing development scheme launched
Housing

KiwiBuild housing development scheme launched

New government backing is aimed at unlocking stalled private housing projects and speeding delivery of affordable KiwiBuild homes across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
How Vodafone aims to speed up cancer research
Vodafone

How Vodafone aims to speed up cancer research

Vodafone has launched the DreamLab app, turning smartphones into a virtual supercomputer to enhance cancer research, free to all Vodafone mobile customers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Labour-saving tools enable one person to safely do the job of two
Manufacturing

Labour-saving tools enable one person to safely do the job of two

New pullers and cordless pumps shown in Auckland could cut maintenance time and let one worker safely handle jobs once needing two.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Komatsu intelligent machines delivering major advantages for Matamata contractor
Construction

Komatsu intelligent machines delivering major advantages for Matamata contractor

Savings are already mounting for Matamata contractor Stephen McPherson, whose new Komatsu iMC machines let his crew trim sites faster and more accurately.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
So, how do you feel?
eCommerce

So, how do you feel?

Investor confidence has recovered to September 2017 levels, even as online retail growth and flexible offices reshape New Zealand property demand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Crusaders harness the power of cloud to increase fan base
Data Analytics

Crusaders harness the power of cloud to increase fan base

The eight-month implementation enabled the Crusaders to leverage Infor CRM software to centralise its customer data.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Could higher density developments make Auckland more liveable?
Social Media

Could higher density developments make Auckland more liveable?

Higher density housing could help Auckland grow without more sprawl, as research at Hobsonville Point links walkability and amenities to liveability.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018
AI will transform life like the arrival of electricity
Agricultural Technology

AI will transform life like the arrival of electricity

A landmark report warns New Zealand could miss out on NZD $53 billion in GDP gains by 2035 unless firms act on AI now.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018
Major ministry dons the pink shirt
Public Sector

Major ministry dons the pink shirt

A bullying campaign has prompted a major New Zealand ministry to overhaul its workplace wellbeing programme and training.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 6th May 2018
Exercise the best way for most to keep on top of asthma
Fitness

Exercise the best way for most to keep on top of asthma

Exercise can help most asthma sufferers manage symptoms, with one in six Kiwis affected and thousands facing severe flare-ups, experts say.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Exclusive Q&A: Is New Zealand innovating on a global stage?
Dyson 360 eye

Exclusive Q&A: Is New Zealand innovating on a global stage?

I recently had the opportunity to discuss New Zealand's trend of innovation with Dyson senior design engineer Glyn Rees-Jones.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
More trees and fewer cows the sign of a low-emissions economy
Power / Energy

More trees and fewer cows the sign of a low-emissions economy

New Zealand households and farmers could face higher carbon costs, while more trees and low-emissions vehicles are encouraged under the plan.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Safety is heady stuff
3M

Safety is heady stuff

Professional pressure cleaners can now protect themselves from head to toe, as Aussie Pumps adds helmet-and-visor gear tested to 2000 bar.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018