Auckland stories - Page 5
IT remains NZ’s highest earning industry as Auckland and Wellington battle for best wages
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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living costs
Auckland and Wellington compete closely for top wages in NZ, but IT remains the highest earning industry with average salaries at NZD $112,811.
Intelligent transport technology vital in Auckland Transport’s 10-year plan
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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transport
Auckland Transport's 10-year plan, with a budget of NZD $28 billion, underscores intelligent transport technology as crucial for future transport solutions.
Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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business confidence
1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.
Tech businesses thriving in Auckland’s North Shore - report
Tue, 8th May 2018
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Auckland’s North Shore houses 20% of New Zealand’s top tech exporters, thanks to the Grow North Innovation District, a report by TIN reveals.
Auckland to host international AI conference
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Auckland will host the prestigious AAMAS 2020, its first in New Zealand, drawing over 500 delegates and providing a USD $900,000 boost to the local economy.
Auckland iwi uses AR to bring their stories to life
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei brings legend Owāku to life using AR tech by Datacom and Microsoft's Hololens, engaging visitors at Bastion Point Marae.
Auckland Pride Parade immortalised in virtual reality
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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digital music
Auckland's 2018 Pride Parade, with vivid lights, colours, and performances, is now immortalised in a stunning VR time-lapse video shot by Basement One.
Auckland Night Noodle Market goes cashless
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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There will be an estimated 400,000 individual transactions across the events in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington...
Volvo race boats could gather the data we need to save the planet
Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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A new environmental initiative will see boats in the Volvo Ocean Race equipped with sensors to gather data on climate change...
ATEED launches new tools to measure economic performance
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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digital content
The Growth Monitor highlights key information about Auckland’s people, businesses, economy and sectors of competitiveness.
Armageddon 2017 roundup: The best and worst moments from the show
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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firefly studios
Auckland Armageddon 2017 dazzled with star-studded guests like Nathan Fillion and Jessica Nigri, but rainy weather and sparse stalls clouded the excitement.
Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...
New electric car-sharing service charging into Auckland
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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Mercury and Cityhop bring together electric vehicles and car sharing to tackle Auckland's transport challenges.
Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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New Zealand's Laundromap app expands to Wellington and Christchurch, offering on-demand door-to-door laundry service.
Charge your electric car at lightning speeds for free in Pukekohe
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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evs
Situated in the public car park beside Countdown in the town’s CBD, the charger will fully charge a vehicle in around 20 minutes...
Tekken 7 eSports tourney will hit NZ TV screens September 11
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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tekken
New Zealand's top Tekken 7 players to clash on Sky TV for a $10K prize and a chance to compete globally this September.
Harry Potter/The Flash star Tom Felton is coming to Auckland Armageddon Expo
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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Tom Felton, famed for roles in Harry Potter and The Flash, will join Auckland Armageddon Expo this Labour Weekend, promising a treat for fans.
Nathan Fillion is heading to the 2017 Auckland Armageddon Expo
Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
The Armageddon Expo has announced the first special guest that will be attending this year's Auckland event. It is none other than Nathan Fillion.
Thankyou CEO, Canterbury Uni youth counselor announced as speakers at Festival for the Future
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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learning
Canterbury Uni's youth counselor and Thankyou CEO to inspire at Festival for the Future, tackling crucial youth topics.
Five becomes one as Datacom consolidates into new Auckland office
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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collaboration
Datacom is bringing staff from five Auckland office together in one large complex in a move it says will foster greater collaboration and creativity.