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Lancom backs Whānau Day 2025 to inspire Auckland youth in tech
Hyperscale

Lancom backs Whānau Day 2025 to inspire Auckland youth in tech

Lancom Technology backs Whānau Day 2025 in Auckland to inspire over 1,000 youths and families towards careers in the tech sector through hands-on activities and talks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Housies lets Kiwis invest in property from just NZD $100
Property Market

Housies lets Kiwis invest in property from just NZD $100

New Zealand startup Housies lets Kiwis invest in property from just NZD $100, offering a new path to homeownership with shared equity options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity
Software-as-a-Service

Fortinet launches Auckland SASE PoP to boost NZ cybersecurity

Fortinet has launched its first Secure Access Service Edge point of presence in Auckland, enhancing cybersecurity and connectivity for New Zealand businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Wellington hosts first free e-waste recycling day at stadium
Clean technologies

Wellington hosts first free e-waste recycling day at stadium

Echo Technology will host Wellington's first free e-waste recycling day at Sky Stadium on 2 November, helping locals dispose of old electronics responsibly.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Buy the right school zone to boost property value
Property Market

Buy the right school zone to boost property value

Buyers in top school zones are paying up to 89 percent more, with Auckland's Epsom Girls' Grammar leading the premium, data shows.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Master Builders Best all-round apprentice
Housing

Master Builders Best all-round apprentice

The win spotlights a shortage of skilled tradespeople, as 97 apprentices battled through practical tests and interviews for national honours.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Rush acquires Pixel Fusion to target GLAM, education & energy
Digital Transformation

Rush acquires Pixel Fusion to target GLAM, education & energy

RUSH has acquired Pixel Fusion, boosting its managed services and expanding into education, energy and GLAM sectors with stronger recurring revenue growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Kordia appoints Willo Chapman Head of Sales for cyber & cloud
DevOps

Kordia appoints Willo Chapman Head of Sales for cyber & cloud

Kordia has appointed Willo Chapman as Head of Sales for Cyber, Cloud and Connectivity to drive digital services growth and customer success in New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Optic Security Group shines at 2025 New Zealand Security Awards
Security Operations Centres

Optic Security Group shines at 2025 New Zealand Security Awards

Optic Security Group won Security Integrator and Security Consultant of the Year at the 2025 New Zealand Security Awards in Auckland.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Luxury rental shortage in New Zealand costs economy thousands weekly
Property Market

Luxury rental shortage in New Zealand costs economy thousands weekly

New Zealand faces a shortage of luxury rental homes, losing thousands weekly as high-net-worth visitors struggle to find premium stays, harming the economy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Samsung offers free Auckland drive-through e-waste collections
Data Privacy

Samsung offers free Auckland drive-through e-waste collections

Samsung Electronics New Zealand will host two free drive-through e-waste collections in Auckland this October to encourage responsible disposal of old electronics.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Opportunity abounds for public transport
Lord of the Rings

Opportunity abounds for public transport

Road User Charging could redraw the economics of travel, giving buses and trains a chance to win far more commuters in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand

Datacentre220 rebrands to lead New Zealand's edge computing revolution, connecting 90+ networks from its carrier-neutral Auckland facility.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Andrew Crawford joins Digital Island as General Manager of Business Development
Unified Communications

Andrew Crawford joins Digital Island as General Manager of Business Development

Andrew Crawford joins Digital Island as General Manager of Business Development to drive growth and AI-enabled customer solutions from September 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
New Zealand startups at Showcase raise nearly USD $2 billion
Fintech

New Zealand startups at Showcase raise nearly USD $2 billion

New Zealand startups pitching at Icehouse Ventures' Showcase have raised nearly USD $2 billion in funding over 15 years, boosting local innovation and jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

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Malabar Gold & Diamonds expands to New Zealand with USD $75m plan
Clean technologies

Malabar Gold & Diamonds expands to New Zealand with USD $75m plan

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched its first New Zealand store in Auckland, kicking off a USD $75m expansion across the country and creating over 80 jobs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Tasman Express cable to boost Sydney-Auckland data capacity
Digital Transformation

Tasman Express cable to boost Sydney-Auckland data capacity

Southern Cross Cables is developing the Tasman Express subsea cable to boost data capacity and cut latency between Sydney and Auckland by 2028.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

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