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Christchurch couple launch Kickstarter to make South Island's first cat café a reality

Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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Husband and wife team Alyssa O'Connor and Nate Ball have raised $13,000 towards the $25,000 they need to get the cafe off the ground.
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Kiwi team successfully crowdfunds as-a-service global tracking device

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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The magpie service includes an app and a free GPS device that is one of the smallest and smartest on the market.
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Kiwi company crowdfunding to expand “airbnb of cars”

Wed, 10th May 2017
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Auckland's MyCarYourRental, the 'airbnb of cars', seeks £800k via crowdfunding for community-driven expansion.
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​Kiwi payroll company turns to crowdfunding ahead of IRD changes

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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Dunedin and Wellington-based social enterprise Thankyou Payroll is launching an equity crowdfunding campaign to fund development and prepare for IRD changes.
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Weta Workshop's kickstarter goes off with a bang

Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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Weta Workshop's first ever tabletop game, GKR: Heavy Hitters, reached its funding goal in just over four hours on Kickstarter.
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Desperately seeking funding: Youth life skills programme turns to crowdfunding

Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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Voice to Voice's lifeline dwindles with 9 days left in urgent $32k crowdfunding appeal to sustain youth upskilling.
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The momentum of equity crowdfunding in NZ

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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The New Zealand government has been an early mover in enabling regulation for equity-based alternative finance activities.
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New crowdfunding platform to help Kiwi SMEs catch the eyes of Chinese investors

Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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Crowdsphere launches, offers NZ SMEs a gateway to Chinese investment, enhancing capital raising with a focus on quality and compliance.
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New equity crowdfunding player brings more opportunities for Kiwi startups

Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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AngelEquity, a new equity crowdfunding option, aims to bring wholesale investors to Kiwi startups, providing exposure and support.
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Exclusive: The secrets behind how crowdfunding can transform your startup

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Crowdfunding is on the rise in New Zealand, with big players such as PledgeMe and global names such as IndieGogo and Kickstarter.
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Thought-Wired is crowdfunding the way to innovative thought-sensing tech

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Some of the most innovative ideas come from crowdfunded platforms & Thought-Wired's mission to commercialise their thought-sensing software is strong.
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Crowdfunding crucial to Tech Valley growth, researcher says

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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A researcher from The Open Polytechnic released a statement saying that NZ's Technology Valley will need to depend on crowdfunding for future growth.
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Kiwi company CityInsidr crowdfunding travel app launch

Wed, 18th May 2016
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Kiwi travel advice provider CityInsidr has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to boost funds for its app launch.
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Kiwi inventor turns to crowdfunding platform to get prototype to the masses

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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Kevin Halsall, an inventor hailing from Otaki in the Kapiti Coast, is working to revolutionise the mobility market with a hands-free mobility device.
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Kiwi company launches crowdfunding campaign to help post-cyclone Fiji

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Kiwi solar power company, Sunergise, launches a PledgeMe crowdfunding campaign to raise NZD $15,000 for portable solar kits to help cyclone-hit Fijian homes.
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SenCbuds: The next big thing for earphones?

Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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With the help of patent pending sensor technology, SenCbuds instantly know when they are taken out of the user's ear, and pause the media accordingly.
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Is there a sure-fire formula to crowdfunding?

Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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New crowdfunding challenge promises to take participants from zero to funded in 12 weeks. Expert advice and cheat-sheets included.
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PledgeMe dips toes into P2P pond

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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PledgeMe branches into P2P lending, allowing Kiwis to crowdfund significant ventures, bypassing traditional banks.
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UrbanSherpa climbs into crowdfunding

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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On-demand delivery start-up UrbanSherpa has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to expand beyond Auckland.
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Eat My Lunch smashes crowdfunding goal

Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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Eat My Lunch exceeds crowdfunding goal of $120,000 to combat child poverty in New Zealand. Stretch goals for cooking school now in sight.