Auckland stories - Page 8
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Tradify?
Thu, 8th Oct 2020
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crm
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digital transformation
Tradify CEO Michael Steckler discusses how the job management solution is streamlining processes for tradespeople in TechDay's latest IT Jam.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Zscaler?
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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public cloud
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cloud security
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casb
Zscaler's cloud-based cybersecurity solutions and response to COVID-19 are discussed in TechDay's latest IT Jams interview.
New e-scooters arrive in Auckland after death of Lime, Wave
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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auckland council
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transport
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e-scooters
Neuron Mobility is one of four e-scooter companies with a licence to deploy across Auckland, bringing 880 bright orange scooters to the streets.
Vector penalised $3.5 million for excessive levels of power outages
Mon, 25th Mar 2019
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vector
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commerce commission
Auckland's Vector Limited has been fined $3.575m for excessive power outages, breaching network quality standards.
Auckland now an 'untenable' place to be an SMB
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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nexgen
Auckland's small businesses face severe challenges with traffic congestion, rising costs, and banks favouring property, says NexGen Group.
Auckland Armageddon Expo announces gaming companies coming to the event
Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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armageddon expo
The Auckland Armageddon Expo is happening again this October and this year promises to bring us a lot of new video gaming content.
IT remains NZ’s highest earning industry as Auckland and Wellington battle for best wages
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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wages
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trade me jobs
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living costs
Auckland and Wellington compete closely for top wages in NZ, but IT remains the highest earning industry with average salaries at NZD $112,811.
Intelligent transport technology vital in Auckland Transport’s 10-year plan
Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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transport
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awards
Auckland Transport's 10-year plan, with a budget of NZD $28 billion, underscores intelligent transport technology as crucial for future transport solutions.
Survey finds sharp decline in Auckland business confidence
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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government
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smb
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business confidence
1 year ago Auckland businesses were feeling relatively optimistic about the economy, but fast-forward to the present and that has drastically changed.
Tech businesses thriving in Auckland’s North Shore - report
Tue, 8th May 2018
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technology investment network
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report
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b:hive
Auckland’s North Shore houses 20% of New Zealand’s top tech exporters, thanks to the Grow North Innovation District, a report by TIN reveals.
Auckland to host international AI conference
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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ai
Auckland will host the prestigious AAMAS 2020, its first in New Zealand, drawing over 500 delegates and providing a USD $900,000 boost to the local economy.
Auckland iwi uses AR to bring their stories to life
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei brings legend Owāku to life using AR tech by Datacom and Microsoft's Hololens, engaging visitors at Bastion Point Marae.
Auckland Pride Parade immortalised in virtual reality
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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digital music
Auckland's 2018 Pride Parade, with vivid lights, colours, and performances, is now immortalised in a stunning VR time-lapse video shot by Basement One.
Auckland Night Noodle Market goes cashless
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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iot
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personal computing devices
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apple
There will be an estimated 400,000 individual transactions across the events in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington...
Volvo race boats could gather the data we need to save the planet
Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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cartech
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volvo
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race
A new environmental initiative will see boats in the Volvo Ocean Race equipped with sensors to gather data on climate change...
ATEED launches new tools to measure economic performance
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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ateed
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content creation
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creative technologies
The Growth Monitor highlights key information about Auckland’s people, businesses, economy and sectors of competitiveness.
Armageddon 2017 roundup: The best and worst moments from the show
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cosplay
Auckland Armageddon 2017 dazzled with star-studded guests like Nathan Fillion and Jessica Nigri, but rainy weather and sparse stalls clouded the excitement.
Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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cartech
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students
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evs
Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...
New electric car-sharing service charging into Auckland
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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cartech
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mercury
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evs
Mercury and Cityhop bring together electric vehicles and car sharing to tackle Auckland's transport challenges.
Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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apps
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subscriptions
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subscription billing
New Zealand's Laundromap app expands to Wellington and Christchurch, offering on-demand door-to-door laundry service.