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Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch
Cartech

Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch

Yoogo to launch largest transition to pure electric shared vehicles in Southern Hemisphere. 100 EVs to be available in Christchurch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap
Apps

Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap

New Zealand's Laundromap app expands to Wellington and Christchurch, offering on-demand door-to-door laundry service.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
New rubbish-sensors being trialled in Christchurch promise to lead to a clean city
Smart Cities

New rubbish-sensors being trialled in Christchurch promise to lead to a clean city

Overflowing rubbish bins in public parks could be wiped out if new sensors being trialled by Christchurch City Council prove successful...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand
Cartech

Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand

A Kiwi company is establishing itself at the front of the pack in the race to help legalise self-driving vehicles...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
No power? No problem: Kiwi electric vehicle owners aren't afraid of getting stranded
Cartech

No power? No problem: Kiwi electric vehicle owners aren't afraid of getting stranded

Kiwi EV owners confident, dispelling range anxiety myths with daily electric driving, reveals Flip the Fleet's latest poll.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Digital wedding planner app wins Christchurch Startup Weekend
Entrepreneur

Digital wedding planner app wins Christchurch Startup Weekend

Binder helps brides and grooms-to-be plan their weddings with all the service of a human wedding planner and the convenience of a smartphone.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Grow quickly or fail fast – Christchurch gears up for sold-out Startup Weekend
Entrepreneur

Grow quickly or fail fast – Christchurch gears up for sold-out Startup Weekend

The intensive business accelerator requires entrepreneurs to conceptualise, test, and build the foundations of a new business in just 54 hours.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Christchurch: Spark & Ministry of Justice team up to deploy cloud tech
Cloud Services

Christchurch: Spark & Ministry of Justice team up to deploy cloud tech

Christchurch's new Justice Precinct partners with Spark for state-of-the-art cloud tech, ensuring seamless inter-agency connectivity.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Who made the cut? Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Hi-Tech Awards

Who made the cut? Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards

Entries this year were scattered from Kaitia to Invercargill, resulting in a record number of entries – 30 percent up on last year.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
Spark to return to Chch CBD in 'striking' new Cathedral Square office
Spark

Spark to return to Chch CBD in 'striking' new Cathedral Square office

Spark to return to Christchurch CBD with new office in Cathedral Square. Building set to be ready by July 2019. #Spark #Christchurch #CBD.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
TIN report showcases New Zealand's tech prowess to investors
Marketing Technologies

TIN report showcases New Zealand's tech prowess to investors

The Technology Investment Network's 201report has revealed the extent of technology's reach in what's now New Zealand's third biggest export secto.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
Bigger, better and stronger: Global Office celebrates return to Christchurch CBD
Software Development

Bigger, better and stronger: Global Office celebrates return to Christchurch CBD

In the aftermath of the 2011 quake, Global Office has resurrected as a tech Phoenix in Christchurch's rejuvenating CBD.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert
NZTech

Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert

One of the newest board members at NZTech believes New Zealand's tech impact on the world doesn't have to be small.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016
Vodafone 'excited' to bring new services to Kiwi homes and businesses
Unified Communications

Vodafone 'excited' to bring new services to Kiwi homes and businesses

Vodafone NZ gears up to launch 1Gbps fibre broadband, fuelling Kiwi connectivity with cutting-edge digital services.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Global Stories

Kura takes on solving global issues with 3D printing
3D Printing

Kura takes on solving global issues with 3D printing

Students at Christchurch's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Te Whānau Tahi are using 3D modelling and printing to tackle world problems.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Christchurch company expands with New York ferry contract
Software Development

Christchurch company expands with New York ferry contract

Christchurch's Connexionz secures a tech deal for NY ferries, with passenger counting and 'infotainment' services to set sail soon.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
Construction begins on exciting new Christchurch school
New School

Construction begins on exciting new Christchurch school

Construction begins on new Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery school in Christchurch, featuring flexible learning spaces and digital workshops.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Kiwi-based software company gets back to its roots in Chch
Software Development

Kiwi-based software company gets back to its roots in Chch

Software firm Trineo returns to its Christchurch roots, thriving post-quake with global success and innovative drive.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017