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NZ IoT Alliance: Next decade worth $2.2 billion in IoT potential
Internet of Things

NZ IoT Alliance: Next decade worth $2.2 billion in IoT potential

The roll out of IoT across New Zealand could bring billions of dollars in benefits for the economy, a new report finds.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2017
World Week Ahead: US earnings top agenda
Power / Energy

World Week Ahead: US earnings top agenda

US corporate earnings will take centre stage in the coming days with companies such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson and Intel report.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
While you were sleeping: US jobs disappoint
Wall Street

While you were sleeping: US jobs disappoint

US equities slid after a private jobs report showed slower-than-expected growth, prompting concern that the economy might not be a strong as previousl.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015

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More SMEs back tighter immigration laws despite skill shortages
Hyperscale

More SMEs back tighter immigration laws despite skill shortages

Striking a balance: NZ SMEs lean toward immigration curbs amid workforce and housing concerns, MYOB survey finds.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Potential barriers to innovation in tertiary education revealed
EduTech

Potential barriers to innovation in tertiary education revealed

Barriers to innovation within New Zealand's tertiary education system have been identified by the Productivity Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
Wellington agency champions NZTech's 'Digital Nation' report
Unified Communications

Wellington agency champions NZTech's 'Digital Nation' report

Wellington has immense value to the tech sector and will become more important as IT influence extends beyond the enterprise, WREDA says.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016
Kiwi execs urged to apply for Govt business scholarships
Network Infrastructure

Kiwi execs urged to apply for Govt business scholarships

Government encourages NZ businesses to apply for 2016 Prime Minister's Business Scholarships, offering execs the chance to study at top business schools.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
Prosperous year ahead for Kiwi businesses
ANZ Bank

Prosperous year ahead for Kiwi businesses

Kiwi small businesses brace for a bumper 2016, as rising confidence signals increased hiring, investment, and trade across NZ.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2016
Auckland and Christchurch global smart city winners
Smart Cities

Auckland and Christchurch global smart city winners

Christchurch's Sensing City and an Auckland City smart zoning initiative have been named among the most outstanding smart city projects in APAC.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2015
Key scotches national water settlement, spruiks irrigation
Stakeholders

Key scotches national water settlement, spruiks irrigation

Prime Minister John Key has reiterated a National-led government will not negotiate a national Treaty of Waitangi settlement over Maori claims to fres.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015
NZ dollar tumbles after weak Chinese trade data points to demand drop
Fonterra

NZ dollar tumbles after weak Chinese trade data points to demand drop

The New Zealand dollar tumbled after figures showed China's exports unexpectedly fell while its imports recorded a bigger decline than forecast, signa.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Libraries to kick-start NZ's knowledge economy?
Economy

Libraries to kick-start NZ's knowledge economy?

Aussie-kiwi dollar parity may be great news for travellers heading across the ditch, but it also raises some big questions about the long term state.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
NZ primary industry firms open Chinese marketing office
Unified Communications

NZ primary industry firms open Chinese marketing office

A group of New Zealand primary sector firms has opened a joint marketing office in Shanghai, completing a three-year gestation to make life easier in.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
World Week Ahead: Dudley saves the day
Wall Street

World Week Ahead: Dudley saves the day

Wall Street advanced, shrugging off earlier declines following Friday's disappointing US jobs report, after New York Fed President William Dudley sugg.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015
NZ dollar charts record high vs Aussie dollar on RBA rate cut talk, weak iron ore
Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar charts record high vs Aussie dollar on RBA rate cut talk, weak iron ore

The New Zealand dollar rose to a record against the Australian dollar on speculation the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates again as so.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
Chch Airport says Air NZ canceled route it will weigh on the South Island economy
Commerce Commission

Chch Airport says Air NZ canceled route it will weigh on the South Island economy

Christchurch International Airport says Air New Zealand decision to cancel the city's Tokyo seasonal route will hit the South Island economy.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
NZ business confidence rises to 7-month high in March as agriculture sentiment lifts
Investment

NZ business confidence rises to 7-month high in March as agriculture sentiment lifts

New Zealand business confidence rose to a seven-month high in March, led by improved sentiment in the agricultural sector.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015