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Axis Communications moves to Wellington
Partner Programmes

Axis Communications moves to Wellington

In order to expand its presence globally, Axis Communications has opened a new office in Wellington and appointed Magnus Zederfeldt director, AP.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015
Microsoft NZ Cloud Profitability workshops proving winner
Microsoft

Microsoft NZ Cloud Profitability workshops proving winner

Born in the cloud isn't necessarily the winner in the cloud land grab, as NZ resellers have been hearing at Microsoft's Cloud Profitability workshops.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
Wellington IT skills drought continues
Software Development

Wellington IT skills drought continues

Absolute IT says IT professionals are in 'hot demand' in Wellington and have released a statement encoraging those with IT skills to head to the city.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
Carter Holt appeals failed strike-out bid in leaky schools case
EduTech

Carter Holt appeals failed strike-out bid in leaky schools case

Carter Holt Harvey, the building products supplier owned by billionaire Graeme Hart, is appealing its failed bid in the High Court to strike out a cla.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015

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Wellington event takes a closer look at Lean Startup Methodology
Deloitte

Wellington event takes a closer look at Lean Startup Methodology

A three-day Lean Startup Methodology conference, the first of its kind in Australasia, will take place in Wellington this October.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2015
New faces join NZTech board
EduTech

New faces join NZTech board

NZTech's new board features a number of new faces, including some from Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Services and Spark.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2015
The Mind Lab: Igniting innovation in students and teachers
EduTech

The Mind Lab: Igniting innovation in students and teachers

The Mind Lab by Unitec is an education offering for Kiwi children and teachers. It's dedicated to science, technology, innovation and discovery.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015
Airline lobby dismisses Wellington airport extension plans
Commerce Commission

Airline lobby dismisses Wellington airport extension plans

New Zealand's airline lobby has opposed plans for the Wellington International Airport extension, saying the $350 million estimated cost may fall on t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
NZ property values rise at fastest pace in 9 months in March: QV
Housing

NZ property values rise at fastest pace in 9 months in March: QV

New Zealand residential property values climbed at the fastest pace in nine months in March, led by strong demand in Auckland.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015
Kirkcaldie taps former chief Shewell as acting CEO while hunting Milford replacement
Shares

Kirkcaldie taps former chief Shewell as acting CEO while hunting Milford replacement

Kirkcaldie & Stains, the upscale Wellington department store, named former managing director Philip Shewell as acting chief executive while it searche.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2015
NZX plans to launch equity options trading on April 24
Risk & Compliance

NZX plans to launch equity options trading on April 24

NZX, which operates New Zealand's stock market, plans to start offering equity options trading in three stocks as it seeks to develop the nation's cap.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Ross Asset Management liquidators seek $954,000 investor withdrew in test case
PwC

Ross Asset Management liquidators seek $954,000 investor withdrew in test case

Liquidators of the Ross Asset Management group of companies, found to be a ponzi scheme, are looking to claw back $954,000 one investor withdrew befor.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
NZ house prices rise 3.6% in February, led by a 14% jump in Auckland prices
Housing

NZ house prices rise 3.6% in February, led by a 14% jump in Auckland prices

New Zealand residential property prices rose in February, led by Auckland where an under-supply of housing is putting pressure on the market.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
NZ dollar drops to month low on dairy concern, US dollar strength
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar drops to month low on dairy concern, US dollar strength

The New Zealand dollar dropped to a month low after the government yesterday revealed threats to contaminate infant formula with poison, raising conce.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015
NZ property values rise at fastest pace in 5 months in February, led by Auckland

NZ property values rise at fastest pace in 5 months in February, led by Auckland

New Zealand residential property values rose at the fastest pace in five months in February, driven by strong demand in Auckland.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Precinct raises $73.6 million from instos in capital raising
Fundraising

Precinct raises $73.6 million from instos in capital raising

Precinct Properties raises NZD $73.6 million from institutional investors, gearing up for its retail offer to fund major Auckland developments.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
CORRECT: Kirkcaldie & Stains flags October for possible capital return, mulls future of store
Physical Security

CORRECT: Kirkcaldie & Stains flags October for possible capital return, mulls future of store

Kirckcaldie & Stains, the unprofitable Wellington department store, is waiting for a new chief executive and the final payment from the buyer of it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015
NZ Post to extend trial of mobility scooters to cut costs of mail, freight deliveries
Unified Communications

NZ Post to extend trial of mobility scooters to cut costs of mail, freight deliveries

New Zealand Post is to extend a trial of customised mobility scooters that allow posties to deliver both parcels and letters, helping the state-own.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015