Aotearoa stories - Page 2
Anteup builds mortgage marketplace to let banks bid
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Auckland fintech Anteup is building a mortgage marketplace where banks compete for borrowers, aiming to simplify home loans and refinancing.
Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million for cattle weighing tech
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agricultural technology
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New Zealand agritech startup Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million to scale smartphone-based 3D cattle weighing for beef farmers.
NZ watchdog plans fibre rules shake-up for 2029 reset
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New Zealand's watchdog has outlined draft rule changes for fibre networks ahead of a 2029 reset, aiming to clarify investment tests and capex.
Luxury homes in New Zealand above $5 million in short supply
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property market
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opinion
Ultra-wealthy buyers chase luxury New Zealand homes above NZD $5 million, but a thin supply of ultra-premium listings is driving competition.
Feijoa wins audience vote with KiwiSaver round-up app
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KiwiSaver round-up app Feijoa has clinched the Audience Choice award at the Kiwibank Start Up Pitch Breakfast in Wellington.
NZ small businesses embrace AI but struggle to scale use
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digital transformation
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Over half of SMEs in New Zealand now use AI, but most still lack training and strategy to turn experiments into real productivity gains.
LogicMonitor boosts New Zealand push with local data hub
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
LogicMonitor will open its first New Zealand data centre and expand local partners to support rising cloud, AI and hybrid IT demand.
'Shadow AI' misuse emerges as key cyber threat in NZ
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
'Shadow AI' misuse by staff has surged as a top cyber threat for New Zealand firms, fuelling rising losses and extortion pressures.
Security expert links NZ retail crime spike to inflation
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physical security
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risk & compliance
A security expert says NZ's retail crime 'wave' is overstated, blaming inflation and new reporting systems rather than a crime explosion.
Propopoly wins FMA nod for tokenised NZ housing push
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fintech
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financial markets authority
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real estate
Propopoly secures FMA guidance to launch a tokenised housing platform, offering Kiwis fractional stakes in new-build projects nationwide.
UK fintech delegation backs New Zealand open finance push
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data protection
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fintech
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api
UK fintech heavyweights visit New Zealand to help shape open finance rules, eyeing partnerships and a testbed for new banking technology.
NZ luxury homes scarce as visa change drives demand
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smart cities
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property market
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real estate
New Zealand faces a squeeze in ultra-luxury homes as visa rule changes unleash overseas demand for properties above NZD $5 million.
The Optimisers launches in Auckland to target AI search
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digital transformation
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cx
Auckland's The Optimisers debuts as a digital agency helping brands win visibility in AI-led search, summaries and autonomous agent results.
Give to gain: How sponsoring women strengthens national security
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breach prevention
Sponsoring women into senior cyber roles is emerging as a strategic lever to plug talent gaps and bolster New Zealand's national security.
New Zealand's economy is wasting women's leadership
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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New Zealand's economy is squandering vital leadership potential by sidelining female, Māori and Pasifika leaders in key decision-making roles.
Wallo Pay launches open banking push to cut NZ fees
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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martech
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commerce systems
Auckland startup Wallo Pay launches open banking service, targeting card surcharges it says drain over USD $1 billion a year from NZ.
New Zealand backs low-cost digital tools for factories
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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data analytics
New Zealand funds expansion of low-cost factory tech scheme to help 180 manufacturers boost productivity and compete with digital rivals.
Auckland, Northland most at risk in NZ resilience index
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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uc
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smart cities
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supply chain
Auckland and Northland top a new index of New Zealand's most fragile infrastructure, as experts urge maintenance-first spending on resilience.
NZ SMEs lift hours while wage growth softens in January
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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jobs
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productivity
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New Zealand SMEs lifted staff hours but eased wage growth in January, leaning on existing rosters as they cautiously test post-holiday demand.
Advertising standards tightened to protect Kiwi consumers
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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healthtech
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cloud services
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marketing
New Zealand tightens health advertising code, curbing influencer endorsements, tougher evidence rules and stricter protections for vulnerable people.