IndustrialDay New Zealand - Aotearoa's industrial news network

Kiwi News - Page 383

Carpool Coaching: Business mentoring inspired by Carpool Karaoke
Entrepreneur

Carpool Coaching: Business mentoring inspired by Carpool Karaoke

Spark Lab's new campaign, 'Carpool Coaching,' takes business mentoring for a ride by drawing inspiration from James Corden's 'Carpool Karaoke'.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Kiwa Digital release free online Te Reo Māori puzzles
Kiwa Digital

Kiwa Digital release free online Te Reo Māori puzzles

Learning Reo is Cool: Kiwa Digital launches new digital resources to make Te Reo Māori accessible to children in an engaging way.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Maori innovation and achievements to be celebrated at 2017 Matariki Awards
Matariki Awards

Maori innovation and achievements to be celebrated at 2017 Matariki Awards

Māori brilliance takes centre stage at the Matariki Awards, celebrating exceptional achievements on 21st July.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Alibaba Group to discuss eCommerce with diverse Kiwi businesses
Alibaba

Alibaba Group to discuss eCommerce with diverse Kiwi businesses

This years' EPIC NZ conference will discuss the opportunities and challenges of eCommerce for exporters and importers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Spark NZ's Qrious snaps up Ubiquity; blending marketing automation and analytics
Data Analytics

Spark NZ's Qrious snaps up Ubiquity; blending marketing automation and analytics

Qrious has snapped up Kiwi marketing automation provider Ubiquity in deal which will see digital marketing and data driven intelligence combined.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Accelerate 2017's keynote speakers to provide insights into how to innovate to survive
Digital disruption

Accelerate 2017's keynote speakers to provide insights into how to innovate to survive

The events featuring the LEGO innovation director and NYT Global ex-COO are designed to address specific areas of business disruption.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Auckland housing report to boost construction?
Real estate

Auckland housing report to boost construction?

A coordinated overhaul could unlock more homes in Auckland, after a taskforce report highlighted the barriers holding back development.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
New urban development tools for councils
Real estate

New urban development tools for councils

Councils will be expected to use quarterly market data to test whether enough land is available for housing and business growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Waterview Tunnel set to open early July
Construction

Waterview Tunnel set to open early July

The opening will complete most of Auckland’s Western Ring Route, giving commuters and freight a faster link across the city from early July.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Asbestos training providers receiving accreditation
Law

Asbestos training providers receiving accreditation

Workers face a 4 April deadline to complete asbestos training, as only accredited providers will have their courses recognised by WorkSafe.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
E3 2017: Microsoft announces the Xbox One X console plus reveals Forza 7 and more
Gaming

E3 2017: Microsoft announces the Xbox One X console plus reveals Forza 7 and more

Microsoft held its E3 2017 press conference earlier today and a ton of new things were revealed. The biggest is the announcement for the Xbox One X.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Winners announced: NZ's first high school eSports champs
Gaming

Winners announced: NZ's first high school eSports champs

Mount Roskill Grammar School (MRG) crowned first-ever New Zealand secondary school eSports champions in the High School League One (HSL1) tournament.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
IDC: Kiwi businesses entering 'critical phase of re-evaluation' of IT partnerships
Outsourcing

IDC: Kiwi businesses entering 'critical phase of re-evaluation' of IT partnerships

The increasing shift from technology-focused outcomes to business ones is bringing change for the managed services market. IDC New Zealand explains.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Volvo recognised for safety expertise in autonomous vehicles
Cartech

Volvo recognised for safety expertise in autonomous vehicles

Volvo safety experts recognised for their contribution to improving safety and reducing fatalities, including work on autonomous cars.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
You're Invited: Explore cutting edge edtech and pedagogy
NZTech

You're Invited: Explore cutting edge edtech and pedagogy

Upcoming edtech conference hopes to share insights with the education sector and connect educators with leading tech players.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Remember the drone that delivered Domino's pizza? It's now at MOTAT
Drones

Remember the drone that delivered Domino's pizza? It's now at MOTAT

The DRU drone, developed by drone delivery makers Flirtey, has been accepted into the Aviation collection at Auckland's MOTAT.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Web petition wants students to become informed voters
Elections

Web petition wants students to become informed voters

Could lowering the voting age and giving young people political skills make an impact on youth voting? Could be a great class discussion.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Security firm Cyber Toa launches virtual CISO for Kiwi businesses
Breach Prevention

Security firm Cyber Toa launches virtual CISO for Kiwi businesses

Wellington-based security company Cyber Toa launched the virtual CISO last week to help Kiwi businesses battle the torrent of cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Cyclone fleshes out All of Government offerings with new Acer deal
Cyclone Computers

Cyclone fleshes out All of Government offerings with new Acer deal

Cyclone has inked a deal with Acer which will see it providing the vendor's full product suite to All of Government participating agencies.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017