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NZ's iconic Eden Park will be a new home for Oceania esports
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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digital entertainment
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esports
famously home to physical sports like cricket, the Rugby World Cup and the All Blacks, will now be home to the Eden Park Esports High Performance Centre.
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Monash University brings power to the people through video project
Thu, 6th Feb 2020
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digital entertainment
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video
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community
Monash University and IFRC empower remote communities with Indaba, a video storytelling tool, to amplify local voices and raise awareness globally.
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Vodafone NZ Foundation unveils mural in wake of terror attacks
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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community
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Wellington-based muralist Ruth Robertson-Taylor created the art piece over six months, with consultation and contributions from the Muslim community.
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Blue Prism brings new automation capabilities to online community
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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Blue Prism expands its Digital Exchange marketplace with new automation capabilities, teaming up with INVOKE, SRI Infotech, and ZyGen to enhance RPA features.
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Neighbourly celebrates massive milestone
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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social media
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neighbourly
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community
Neighbourly, the New Zealand community website owned by Stuff, has welcomed its 750,000th member since its launch in 2014.
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New app launches to protect our oceans
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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cleantech
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apps
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sustainability
OceansCam, a new app aimed at ocean conservation, allows users to share positive experiences and concerns, earning rewards to support The Lewis Pugh Foundation.
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Impact Hub boosts Waikato’s social enterprise scene
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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entrepreneur
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social enterprise
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community
This month Impact Hub Waikato opened in Cambridge. The hub aims to support and expand the region’s social enterprise sector.
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Blue Prism looks to future of collaboration with new launch
Thu, 30th May 2019
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Blue Prism has launched a new online community and has also added eCommerce capabilities to its Digital Exchange service.
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WA council first to adopt new Datacom tech for local government
Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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local government
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community
The early adopter Shire of Majinup’s initial priority is to use Datascape to help it engage more closely with its community.
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In memoriam: Paul Douglas, a man of tremendous intellect and sense of humour
Fri, 21st Sep 2018
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community
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partners
Paul Douglas, a well-respected member of the IBM New Zealand team, will be deeply missed by colleagues, clients, and the wider community.
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Auckland Council, Spark open their final community basketball court in Glen Innes
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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auckland council
Auckland Council hopes that the free Wi-Fi at this basketball court will encourage the community to increase their physical activity.
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Letter from the editor: Changing of the guard and on to newer, more exciting things
Fri, 12th May 2017
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KP is the new editor for bizEDGE, and would like to share her thoughts on the direction she wants the site to head in.
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Community project: Everyday Aussies skew energy market
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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government
Aussies rally behind local energy projects, ploughing £24 million into renewables, asserting control over their power supply.
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New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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developers
Google's new APAC HQ opens in Singapore, marking growth and aiming to boost regional tech careers and innovation.
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Entrepreneurs to make a 'tangible difference' with creative solutions
Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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social enterprise
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Over 120 entrepreneurs unite in Auckland, championing novel businesses that promise societal benefits in a ground-breaking 54-hour event.
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Teacher quality 'single most important influence' on success, study finds
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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warehouse stationery
Teachers are the most important factor in determining the education outcomes of New Zealand children, according to a new survey.
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Call goes out for help with STEM gaming platform for girls
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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it training
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research
The call has gone out for Kiwis and Aussies to help with a community based gaming platform designed to encourage girls to pursue STEM-based careers.
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Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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smartphones
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
New Zealand's oDocs has been named the global Best Startup, Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed Awards for technological entrepreneurship.
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Free app transforms parent-teacher communication
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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schools
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parent teacher calendar app
New Zealand schools are using a free app to connect with parents, providing school news, event updates and instant messaging push notifications.
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TEDx Auckland revamped for 2016
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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digital entertainment
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speakers
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digital music
Auckland's TEDx event will feature 30 speakers and a multi-day experience for the first time, exploring the theme 'flipside'.