New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 3
Canon Oceania opens NZD $20,000 grant for community groups
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Canon Oceania has launched its 2025 Grants program, offering NZD $20,000 in funding and products to support New Zealand community groups and schools.
Rugby Australia launches digital ticketing for Lions Tour 2025
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Rugby Australia will use Tixserve's digital-only ticketing for the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour, enhancing fan experience with secure, app-based tickets.
Evergreen acquires REDD, celebrates $1 billion revenue milestone
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Evergreen marks its 100th managed IT services acquisition with Australia's REDD, surpassing $1 billion revenue, while expanding globally.
Ignition unveils AI tool to help businesses set smarter prices
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Ignition is developing an AI tool to help service businesses set smarter prices using real billing data, aiming to boost confidence and optimise revenues.
Electricity Authority seeks tech views for digital power future
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The Electricity Authority invites tech sector input on data and digital tools to shape a smarter, more efficient electricity system in New Zealand's future.
Exclusive: CIOs push back on SAP upgrade deadline amid cost fears
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CIOs resist SAP’s S/4HANA upgrade deadline, citing high costs and risks, while exploring third-party support and innovation beyond the vendor’s roadmap.
New book explores AI's transformative role in vocational learning
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Ara Institute of Canterbury and Otago Polytechnic scholars co-author a new book showcasing AI's potential to transform vocational education and training.
New Zealand mandates DMARC enforcement to secure government email
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New Zealand mandates strict DMARC enforcement for all government emails by October 2025 to curb phishing and secure public sector communications.
Acronis appoints new ANZ leaders to drive regional growth & security
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Acronis appoints Terry Christie and Pete Bouris to lead ANZ growth, boosting cybersecurity platform adoption amid rapid market expansion and rising demand.
Toast Electric expands to help families facing winter hardship
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Toast Electric is expanding to Horowhenua and Wairarapa, aiding New Zealand families struggling with winter energy hardship through discounted electricity and support programmes.
Ivo launches AI tools to transform contract analysis & insight
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Ivo unveils AI tools Repository and Assistant, transforming contract analysis with instant insights and up to 75% faster review for over 200 legal teams.
Kiwis warned over AI-driven scams as tax season boosts risks
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Kiwis face rising AI-driven scams this tax season, with cybercriminals using stolen data and fake Inland Revenue contacts to target taxpayers.
Honeywell launches AI building management for Australia, NZ
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Honeywell launches its AI-powered Connected Solutions platform in Australia and New Zealand to streamline building management and boost energy efficiency.
AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow
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AI adoption boosts business in Australia and New Zealand, yet 59% of staff report stress and skill gaps, with calls for more training and ethical oversight.
AI, loyalty and ANZ grocery retailers: What’s new
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Australian and New Zealand grocers are set to boost profits and engagement by adopting AI-driven personalisation and loyalty strategies in 2025/2026.
Air New Zealand named most attractive employer for 2025
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Air New Zealand has been named New Zealand’s Most Attractive Employer for 2025, marking its third consecutive win in the Randstad Employer Branding Research.
Cohesity & 11:11 launch cloud clean room for cyber recovery
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Cohesity and 11:11 Systems have launched a cloud clean room service to help businesses swiftly recover from cyber-attacks with secure, isolated data environments.
Australia’s property rules may push global capital to NZ
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Australia’s ban on foreign residential property sales may divert billions in global investment to New Zealand, which risks missing out due to unclear buyer rules.
Genesis picks Workday to modernise finance for NZD $1 billion push
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Genesis Energy will implement Workday’s cloud finance system to support its NZD $1 billion investment in renewables and modernise financial operations.
Bolt enters Auckland to challenge ride-hailing market leaders
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Bolt has launched its ride-hailing service in Auckland, aiming to challenge market leaders with more driver-friendly terms and affordable fares.