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New Zealand's Skinny selects customer as AI brand face
Unified Communications

New Zealand's Skinny selects customer as AI brand face

New Zealand's Skinny has chosen Liz Wright, a loyal customer, as the first-ever AI ambassador, marking a bold move in brand representation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
More houses for sale now than in the last decade
Property Market

More houses for sale now than in the last decade

Buyers now have more negotiating power as national housing stock tops 35,000, even though new listings came in below expectations in February.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Samsung introduces premium care service for NZ appliances
Samsung

Samsung introduces premium care service for NZ appliances

Samsung has launched a Premium Care Service in New Zealand for select laundry and fridge products, featuring a 0% interest plan for 60 months.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Airwallex enters New Zealand with innovative payment solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Airwallex enters New Zealand with innovative payment solutions

Airwallex has launched in New Zealand, appointing Lowry Gladwell as its first local hire, aiming to provide Kiwi businesses with innovative payment solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
ACE & PD Training to develop NZ IT leaders' soft skills
Digital Transformation

ACE & PD Training to develop NZ IT leaders' soft skills

ACE has partnered with PD Training to elevate soft skills development for IT leaders in New Zealand, addressing critical gaps identified in recent surveys.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
State of Workplace Drug Use
Risk & Compliance

State of Workplace Drug Use

Amphetamine and opioid detections have risen in New Zealand workplaces, lifting concerns about accident risks as cannabis stays the main finding.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Changes to Public Works Act welcomed
Productivity

Changes to Public Works Act welcomed

Delays and cost blowouts on major infrastructure projects could ease as ministers move to streamline land acquisition rules and compensation disputes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Teen requires facial reconstruction after converted crane injury
Risk & Compliance

Teen requires facial reconstruction after converted crane injury

The Rotorua contractor needed facial reconstruction after a modified crane struck him with a 412-kilogram beam that should not have been used.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Sense of community boosts workplace performance in NZ
Productivity

Sense of community boosts workplace performance in NZ

A recent Randstad report reveals that 87% of New Zealand employees perform better when they feel a sense of community, highlighting its role in workplace wellbeing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

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New Zealand (NZ) stories

The Future of SME Finance: Can Fintech Replace Traditional Lending?
Data Analytics

The Future of SME Finance: Can Fintech Replace Traditional Lending?

SMEs increasingly turn to fintech for faster, more efficient funding solutions as traditional banks' stringent requirements hinder access to capital.

By Cynthia De Vera • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
New Zealand & Canada boost food innovation partnership
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand & Canada boost food innovation partnership

New Zealand and Canada have launched a partnership to boost the commercialisation of Kiwi food innovations, addressing global market demands effectively.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Moloco & MetaRouter team up for enhanced ad personalisation
Customer Experience

Moloco & MetaRouter team up for enhanced ad personalisation

Moloco and MetaRouter have formed a partnership to enhance ad personalisation for retailers in Australia and New Zealand while prioritising customer privacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
ANZ executives focus on agentic AI to boost productivity
Customer Experience

ANZ executives focus on agentic AI to boost productivity

A recent Salesforce study reveals that 69% of C-suite executives in Australia and New Zealand prioritise agentic AI, with 38% already implementing the technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities
Customer Experience

Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI capabilities

Amazon has launched Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant promising enhanced conversational abilities and seamless integration with various services and devices.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push
Robotics

Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push

Yamaha Motor has agreed to acquire Robotics Plus, launching Yamaha Agriculture to enhance precision farming with autonomous equipment and AI-driven solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Salesforce announces winners of 2024 ANZ Partner Awards
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce announces winners of 2024 ANZ Partner Awards

Salesforce has unveiled the winners of its 2024 ANZ Partner of the Year Awards, highlighting exceptional contributions from partners across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing
Edge Computing

AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing

New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.

By Joe Craparotta • 7 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

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