Maps stories

GapMaps Connect adds essential store intel into GapMaps Live
Wed, 5th Apr 2023
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mobile apps
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geolocation
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maps
With the new feature, brands can capture and upload field data in and around a physical location to inform and plan their location decisions.

GapMaps partners with VLC to launch new traffic data feature
Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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maps
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real time data
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traffic
"A key point of difference for GapMaps is in the calibre of partners we collaborate with to help our customers make better and faster location decisions."

GapMaps adds new Visitation Data feature to GapMaps Live
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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data analytics
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maps
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mobile technology
The technology is set to give brands powerful insights into real-time customer visitation patterns using authorised location data collected from mobile phones.

GapMaps Live to improve brand decisions on physical locations
Tue, 24th May 2022
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cloud services
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maps
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apac
GapMaps has released its latest service GapMaps Live, giving more insights and features to help brands make better decisions about physical locations.

Snapchat and Ticketmaster announce new media innovation
Thu, 17th Feb 2022
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maps
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market
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snapchat
Snapchat and Ticketmaster have announced a partnership that is set to change the ways of event commerce and media.

Google Street View cars about to hit NZ roads again
Mon, 20th May 2019
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google
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maps
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street view
If you’ve ever used Google Streetview and been frustrated that the imagery is so outdated by years, Google brings good news.

MAPS.ME and OpenStreetMap team up to help disaster recovery and response
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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dr
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technology gifts
"A core component of HOT’s mission is to enable more people in more places to contribute to mapping the world in which they live..."

Kiwi schools to get free access to geographic data analysis software
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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eagle technology
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maps
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gis
New Zealand primary and secondary schools now have free access to Esri’s ArcGIS Online software for data analysis through maps.

TechnologyOne bolsters offerings following acquisition
Tue, 12th May 2015
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document management
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ecm
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martech
TechnologyOne plans to use this acquisition to further reinforce its strategic focus on providing relevant enterprise solutions for key customers.

Uber eyes up Nokia's mapping service, forks out $3bn
Mon, 11th May 2015
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google
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uber
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maps
Uber is gunning for Nokia’s mapping service, Here, and is willing to pay up to $3 billion for it.

Mapillary maps out NZ plans – look out Google Maps
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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apple
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technology gifts
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google
Kiwis are being asked to get their smartphones and cameras out and join an ambitious project to crowd map the world.

Auckland Council ventures into realm of 3D
Mon, 23rd Feb 2015
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3d
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auckland council
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maps
Auckland’s Chief Planner will unveil a 3D Digital Commons Plan for the city at a national planning conference in April.

Android App Review: New Zealand Topo Maps
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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gaming
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smartphones
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reviews
The beauty of the digital age is the huge amounts of information that can be stored in tiny devices.

Apple quietly maps out future with hush-hush acquisition
Wed, 11th Jun 2014
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apple
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technology gifts
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apps
"With fondest emotions, I’m announcing that we are closing down Spotsetter app."

New Garmin device to sell with 'lifetime' map updates
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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maps
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garmin
Deal with map provider Navteq allows vendor to offer free updates as they become available.