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Government funding stories
New Zealand backs low-cost digital tools for factories
Last month
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robots
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manufacturing
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data analytics
New Zealand funds expansion of low-cost factory tech scheme to help 180 manufacturers boost productivity and compete with digital rivals.
NZ launches AI advisory pilot for small businesses
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
New Zealand launches an AI advisory pilot, offering up to NZD $15,000 co-funding to help small firms plan and safely adopt AI tools.
Waipuna Hospice to optimise logistics with Middlebank review
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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nfp
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government funding
Waipuna Hospice partners with Middlebank Consulting Group to enhance logistics, cut costs, and boost efficiency, securing sustainable care for life-limiting illnesses.
Netsafe warns of inadequate response to rising online fraud
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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netsafe
The Ministry of Justice's latest crime survey reveals a surge in online fraud, highlighting an urgent need for a coordinated multi-agency response, says Netsafe.
Fresh injection for Maori digital tech fund
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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government funding
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maori in tech
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ka hao
Māori Digital Tech Fund receives a fresh GBP £3.6 million boost, aiming to grow digital capabilities and create high-value jobs for Māori in NZ.
NSW government invests in local VR projects
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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cloud services
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r&d
The aim of the initiative is to help artists and cultural practitioners develop their skills and extend their audiences.
Akina welcomes $1.85m Government commitment to social enterprise
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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supply chain
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social enterprise
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akina
The Government's funding of $1.85m for New Zealand's social enterprise sector is welcomed by Akina, says CEO Alex Hannant.
Funding to help put a stop to online bullying
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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cyberbullying
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online safety
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government funding
Steps towards responsible digital citizenship have been made as a student led programme receives funding to tackle online bullying head on.
$6 million classrooms for Wellington school
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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uc
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collaboration
Government to invest $6m in Khandallah School for a new nine-classroom block to improve infrastructure and accommodate roll growth.
Pushpay to raise $13.8 million from shareholders
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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payment technologies
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sales
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pushpay
NZ mobile payment app developer Pushpay Holdings aims to raise $13.8m from shareholders through discounted share offer.
Rex Bionics widens full-year loss as commercialisation costs rise
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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rex bionics
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r&d
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government funding
Rex Bionics Plc, the New Zealand company listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market, said higher costs to commercialise its robotic exoskeletons.
SkyCity backs down, will stick to $402m convention centre budget
Sun, 15th Feb 2015
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skycity
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construction
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government funding
Casino and hoospitality operator SkyCity Entertainment will go back to the drawing board to design an international convention centre for Auckland.
Drought declared on NZ's South Island east coast, IRD invokes tax relief
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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government
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government funding
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farming
The government has declared drought conditions on the east coast of the South Island, triggering a range of support measures, and said the tax depa.
Sky City 1H profit falls 11% as Adelaide weighs
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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skycity
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new zealand dollar
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investment
Sky City Entertainment Group, New Zealand's only listed casino company, posted an 11 percent decline in first-half profit as it got less benefit th.
Rex Bionics stock almost halves in value after sales warning
Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
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healthtech
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callaghan innovation
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sales
Rex Bionics, the New Zealand company listed on the London Stock Exchange's growth-orientated AIM market, almost halved in value last week after it.
Martin Jetpack reviews ASX listing as Chinese investor commits A$50M
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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surveillance
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callaghan innovation
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ipo
New Zealand jetpack maker, Martin Aircraft Co, has secured more than twice the $25 million funding it has been seeking in a proposed initial public.
Matakina Technology raises $5.5 mln for export push on breast imaging software
Wed, 10th Dec 2014
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government funding
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cloud migration
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partners
Wellington's Matakina Technology secures $5.5m to boost global exports of their pioneering breast imaging software, Volpara.
Sweeter NZ govt film incentive to boost activity, NZFC's Gibson says
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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physical security
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intellectual property
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government funding
New Zealand's film industry is gearing up for a bumper year as the government's sweeter incentives lures foreign projects and boosts domestic produ.
NZ ISPs in YouTube tie-up to drive faster broadband connections
Fri, 21st Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
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youtube
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netflix
New Zealand internet service providers are part of a multinational drive by global video streaming giant YouTube to push customers to faster landli.
Government's million-dollar ewaste boost - Updated
Wed, 10th Aug 2011
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government funding
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e-waste & recycling
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international e-waste day
The government pledges an extra USD $1 million to tackle electronic waste, funding new recycling depots and a national awareness campaign.