Kiwi Stories

Ask Nicely: Measure and manage customer happiness in real time

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

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016

Fintech

Banqer: Fun financial literacy for kids

Banqer, a gaming platform for kids to learn about money, is expanding internationally after winning multiple competitions.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016

Talent Unleashed

Start-up awards offer one-on-one time with Apple co-founder Wozniak

NZ tech and entrepreneurial communities are being urged to jump into the limelight with this year's Talent Unleashed Awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016

The Mind Lab

The Hutt Valley primed to be NZ's next tech hub

Hutt Valley to host public meeting to discuss turning the region into a 'Technology Valley' with a focus on economic growth and job creation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016

Fintech

MYOB and ANZ team up to help Kiwi start-ups

MYOB and ANZ bank arm Kiwi start-ups with essential financial tools for a robust launch, promising stronger foundations for new businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016

Cloud Services

ThisData: Harden your security with two lines of code

That's right, add two lines of JavaScript onto your login form and you'll be making your web site, and the world, a much safer place.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2016

Northern Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Good Bitches Baking: Baking the world a better place

Good Bitches Baking, a New Zealand organization, spreads happiness by baking cakes for those in need. Their idea is catching on and growing rapidly.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2016

Data Analytics

Mish.guru: Your Snapchat business dashboard

Mish.guru simplifies Snapchat management for brands, providing metrics and enabling campaigns from start to finish.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2016

EduTech

BioLumic: Using the near-magical properties of UV light to increase crop production

BioLumic's UV light technology is revolutionizing commercial agriculture, increasing crop yields without genetic modification or chemicals.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2016

Education, Learning & Training

IDEAStarter: Giving budding young Auckland entrepreneurs a chance

Entries are now open for the second annual IDEAStarter competition, encouraging young Aucklanders to bring their business ideas to life.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016

Lightning Lab

Chinese start up included in Lightning Lab accelerator programme

Kiwi firm Lightning Lab welcomes Chinese startup LiangMa to its business accelerator programme, promoting cultural exchange and investment opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016

Global Stories

Marketing Technologies

NZ Government invites entrepreneurs to our shores with new visa

The New Zealand Government is launching a new global impact visa that is designed to encourage entrepreneurs to set up shop in this country.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016

Gaming

Job Well Done: Making child's play of household chores

A team from Startup Weekend Dunedin has created a game to make household chores fun and rewarding for kids and parents.

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016

AR, VR & Metaverse

Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced

Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland's innovation hub with virtual reality, start-up competitions and innovation heroes.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016

Data Analytics

Kiwi company wins big at NZ Direct Marketing Awards for innovative tool

Data Insight's Valocity online property valuation tool has won five major awards at the New Zealand Direct Marketing Awards.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

InsuredHQ: Insurance company Infrastructure-as-a-Service

InsuredHQ disrupts insurance industry with cloud-based system, targeting emerging markets and underserved customers.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016

Microsoft

Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big

The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016