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Six60 backed Sidehustle app launches - the social marketplace app for entrepreneurs

Sidehustle Ecommerce launches Sidehustle, a social marketplace app where brands and individuals can buy, sell and rent items, and find and list jobs.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Sep 2021

Fintech

MYOB backs Kiwi women's business goals

MYOB launches Stand Tall, Leap High to inspire Kiwi women, reflecting the passion and diversity that drive successful female entrepreneurs in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020

Clean technologies

Christchurch hosts two events to inspire social entrepreneurship in NZ

Christchurch inspired social entrepreneurs with the Social Enterprise Challenge and UCE Impact Summit, focusing on climate change and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019

EduTech

Young Kiwi scientist competes at Google Science Fair

At this time of year there are plenty of foggy patches around the country – but what if it was possible to turn that fog into drinkable water?.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019

Entrepreneur

Impact Hub boosts Waikato's social enterprise scene

This month Impact Hub Waikato opened in Cambridge. The hub aims to support and expand the region's social enterprise sector.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2019

Entrepreneur

Callaghan Innovation: 'Unicorns' create $34b for New Zealand

New Zealand's 'unicorns', including Rocket Lab and Xero, have driven more than NZD $34 billion in value, boosting the nation's innovation ecosystem.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019

Entrepreneur

GirlBoss wins 2018 YES Emerging Alumni of the Year Award

The people have spoken – GirlBoss CEO and founder Alexia Hilbertidou has been crowned this year's Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Emerging Alumni of the Year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018

Entrepreneur

Soda Inc celebrates Kiwi entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs gathered to celebrate their journeys at Soda Inc's Ambition Showcase, featuring speakers and workshops on entrepreneurship and business growth.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018

Global Stories

Entrepreneur stories

Capital

Rubber Monkey gears up for Aussie market with latest capital raise

Rubber Monkey is seeking to raise up to NZ$2.5 million of new capital through online investment platform, Snowball Effect.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022

Productivity

HiBob appoints Ze'ev Rozov as chief operating officer

Ze'ev Rozov appointed as chief operating officer for global organisation HiBob. Rozov aims to unlock talents and skills of existing workforce.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022

Microsoft

Microsoft launches Startups Founders Hub Platform in Asia

Microsoft has launched its Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub in Asia, providing free access to technology and resources for startups in the region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022

Crypto

Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto

Visa has launched a one-year immersion program designed to bring together a global cohort of entrepreneurs interested in building their business with NFTs.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022

Marketing Technologies

Launch of direct .au domain extension an opportunity for entrepreneurs

The launch of the .au domain comes as Australian businesses cite local competition as their second-biggest challenge in 2022 after the pandemic.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2022

Entrepreneur

COVID-19 hasn't dampened ANZ entrepreneurial spirit, study finds

Australian and New Zealand entrepreneurs lead APAC in optimism and confidence, despite the challenges of the last year, according to a study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2021

Entrepreneur

NTT and Red Bull Basement encourage entrepreneurial students to 'innovate for good'

NTT partners with Red Bull Basement to support entrepreneurial students worldwide with their innovative projects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020

Marketing Technologies

NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs

New Zealand is second only to the United States for being the most conducive country to women's entrepreneurship, a new report from Mastercard revealed today.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2019