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EdTechNZ calls for more cybersecurity resources and training for schools

Thu, 29th Dec 2022
EdTechNZ urges Ministry of Education to improve software procurement policies and support for schools in light of increasing cyber risk.
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Local edtech companies can gain edge with student data promise - NZ Tech Alliance

Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
Edtech surveillance by multinational tech companies to harvest pupils' personal data is provoking controversy, clampdowns and court cases in the US and Europe.
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Anteater: Yummy insects

Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Christchurch startup Anteater aims to become a premium supplier of edible insect products, tapping into the growing market for alternative protein sources.
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Kami: Beautiful, collaborative, cloud-based document annotation

Mon, 19th Sep 2016
New Zealand-based browser extension Kami is revolutionizing document collaboration, with over 1.9m users and adding 12k users daily.
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SeekShelter: Matching emergency accommodation with those in need

Mon, 5th Sep 2016
New Zealand's housing crisis is putting pressure on emergency accommodation. SeekShelter offers real-time management of shelter occupancy to help those in need.
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Reyedr: Safer and smarter connected motorcycling

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
Reyedr aims to revolutionize motorcycling with their head-up display and smartphone app. Find out more at www.reyedr.com. #motorcycles #technology.
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SuchCrowd: De-risk events using a “lean” approach to ticketing

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
New Zealand startup, SuchCrowd, applies Lean methodology to event planning, helping organizers validate market interest.
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Making open source culture more accessible to governments, established businesses, startups, and the public.

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Open Source // Open Society conference aims to turn New Zealand into a world leader in open source innovation.
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Gamefroot: Teach kids anything through game design

Mon, 25th Jul 2016
Gamefroot is revolutionizing game design and education with its easy-to-use platform for creating HTML5 games.
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Kitset.io: Build cross platform apps without coding

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
Kitset.io uses AI to allow anyone to build cross platform apps without coding, costing only $69/month. They are expanding into a variety of apps.
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Conscious Consumers : Change business behaviour through conscious spending

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Conscious Consumers app rewards ethical spending. Help businesses that do good and earn loyalty points. Join now at www.CountMeIn.nz #EthicalConsumption.
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Geo AR Games: Get your kids off the couch and physically active outside with augmented reality (AR) games

Mon, 4th Jul 2016
Geo AR Games lets kids play games on their handheld devices while being active outside in real-world, virtual, and social environments.
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Postr : Earn rewards for adverts on your lockscreen

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
New Zealand app Postr rewards users with free mobile data for viewing lockscreen adverts. Plans to expand into Southeast Asia.
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Tradify: Taking the pain out of admin for tradespeople

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Tradify, an app for tradespeople, aims to streamline admin tasks so they can focus on what they love, with plans for global expansion.
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Heyrex: Remote health monitoring for animals

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Heyrex, the Fitbit for pets, is revolutionizing animal healthcare by remotely collecting data on pets' behavior.
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Mibiz: Giving every small business an expert network

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
Mibiz, sponsored by Inland Revenue to reduce the problem of high failure rates of new businesses, particularly among those formed by recent migrants.
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EditMate: Crowdsourced professional post-production for user generated video

Mon, 30th May 2016
These days, everyone is a videographer. And while anyone can shoot footage of reasonable quality, turning it into a compelling clip is a specialist skill.
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OI – The Organic Initiative: The feminine hygiene revolution in a box

Mon, 23rd May 2016
Feminine hygiene brand The Organic Initiative is disrupting the market with its range of organic, biodegradable products. #sustainability.
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ThunderMaps: Making the world a safer place, one dangerous location at a time

Mon, 9th May 2016
New Zealand-based app ThunderMaps enables users to crowdsource hazard locations and receive real-time warnings.
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Ask Nicely: Measure and manage customer happiness in real time

Mon, 2nd May 2016
Auckland-based startup Ask Nicely is leading the way in measuring customer loyalty with its Net Promoter Score (NPS) tool.