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Christchurch stories - Page 4
NZ drives global initiative to quell acts of terror
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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government
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internetnz
New Zealand's Christchurch Call gains traction as 31 new countries and two organisations join the global initiative to combat online terrorism.
Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ
Wed, 25th Sep 2019
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clean technologies
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entrepreneur
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climate change
Christchurch inspired social entrepreneurs with the Social Enterprise Challenge and UCE Impact Summit, focusing on climate change and sustainability.
Kiwi tourism startups making tracks in NZ and abroad
Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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lightning lab
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tourism
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innovation hub
New tourism startups are making a name for themselves in New Zealand and abroad, fresh from a start with Lightning Lab Tourism.
Tech community rocked by deaths of Atta Elayyan and Syed Jahandad Ali
Mon, 18th Mar 2019
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microsoft
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intergen
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lazyworm applications
Both men were among the 50 killed in the shooting in Christchurch last Friday when a gunman opened fire at two mosques.
Fibre uptake continues to grow in Christchurch
Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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uc
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fibre
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enable networks
Across Enable's network, there are now 12 towns and suburbs where over 60% of homes and businesses are enjoying fibre broadband.
Lightning Lab accelerator delves into tourism
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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lightning lab
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creative hq
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accelerator
Startup accelerator Lightning Lab is launching a new programme to find innovative solutions to challenges facing the tourism industry.
Social media key to understanding sustainable tourism
Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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ai
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social media
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tourism
Social media and AI to reveal international visitors' thoughts on sustainable tourism in New Zealand. Canterbury research group aims to gain insights.
Immigration changes bring welcome booster to NZ's regional businesses
Wed, 29th Aug 2018
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internships
Changes to immigration policies for international students are set to boost New Zealand's regional businesses, enhancing their access to global talent.
Christchurch: The city & its graduates undergoing tech transformation
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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university of canterbury
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orbica
If there's one city in New Zealand that has been in a constant state of transformation, Christchurch stands out - and it's shaping graduates' lives.
10 innovative Christchurch start-ups profiting from govt scheme
Sat, 28th Jul 2018
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fleet management
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startups
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brand development
Delivered by ChristchurchNZ, 10 promising start-ups were granted an intense 12-week mentoring course to help them get a leg up.
Chch incubator EPIC hosts global innovation programme
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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incubator
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epic innovation
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smart seeds
Stimulating collaboration are five challenges, each thrown down by industry leaders working
towards the region's future prosperity.
Self-piloted electric air taxi undergoes testing in Christchurch
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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air-taxi
Zephyr Airworks unveiled the world's first self-piloted electric air taxi in Christchurch where the technology is being tested.
10,000 Christchurch homes get fibre
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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uc
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fibre
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broadband
Enable leaps ahead in its fibre broadband rollout, reaching 10,000 more Christchurch homes. Many could be connected by Christmas, says CEO Steve Fuller.
Airbnb is becoming more popular than fried bread in Christchurch
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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apps
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airbnb
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hotels
Airbnb's popularity surges in Christchurch, contributing to near pre-earthquake levels of visitor guest nights. #hospitality #accommodation.
Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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cartech
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fleet management
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christchurch airport
Yoogo to launch largest transition to pure electric shared vehicles in Southern Hemisphere. 100 EVs to be available in Christchurch.
Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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apps
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subscriptions
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subscription billing
New Zealand's Laundromap app expands to Wellington and Christchurch, offering on-demand door-to-door laundry service.
New rubbish-sensors being trialled in Christchurch promise to lead to a clean city
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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smart cities
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solar power
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managing director
Overflowing rubbish bins in public parks could be wiped out if new sensors being trialled by Christchurch City Council prove successful...
Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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cartech
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self-driving cars
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hmi technologies
A Kiwi company is establishing itself at the front of the pack in the race to help legalise self-driving vehicles...
No power? No problem: Kiwi electric vehicle owners aren't afraid of getting stranded
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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cartech
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evs
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flip the fleet
Kiwi EV owners confident, dispelling range anxiety myths with daily electric driving, reveals Flip the Fleet's latest poll.
Christchurch couple launch Kickstarter to make South Island's first cat café a reality
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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crowdfunding
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kickstarter
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nato
Husband and wife team Alyssa O'Connor and Nate Ball have raised $13,000 towards the $25,000 they need to get the cafe off the ground.