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Aduro Biopolymers Recognised In KiwiNet Innovation Awards
Fri, 24 May 2013 12:45:54 +1200 | Aduro Biopolymers
The formation of spin-out company Aduro Biopolymers by WaikatoLink Limited, the technology transfer organisation of the University of Waikato, has resulted in a finals place in the Commercial Deal Award in the KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards. Winners ...More >>
Merlot.aero finalist in theAir NZ Cargo ExportNZ Awards
Fri, 24 May 2013 11:49:49 +1200 | Merlot.aero
Merlot.aero has been named as a finalist in theAir New Zealand Cargo ExportNZ Auckland Awards 2013. More >>
Writing Comp: What Would You Do With A Galaxy Note II?
Fri, 24 May 2013 11:29:38 +1200 | Scoop TechLab
Scoop TechLab is giving away a brand new Samsung Galaxy Note II with Telecom Prepay Sim-card packed with $200 credit. All you have to do is tell us what would you do with it if you won? And you could be the proud new owner of this premium device thanks ...More >>
Investigation Into Integrated Ticketing For Wellington
Fri, 24 May 2013 09:44:35 +1200 | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council, with the support of the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA), has begun a detailed investigation into an integrated ticketing system for Wellington region’s bus, train and harbour ferry services.More >>
FOREX (Outcomes from the Blue Oyster's International Expedit
Thu, 23 May 2013 16:52:51 +1200 | Blue Oyster Art Gallery
Exploring ideas of economic and political isolation, FOREX: Outcomes from the Blue Oyster’s International Expeditions comprises moving image work, performance, text, and comprehensive documentation from SUPERMARKET, Stockholm and Art-Athina 18: Platforms, ...More >>
Agribusiness Innovation and Growth 2013
Thu, 23 May 2013 15:20:29 +1200 | University of Waikato
New Zealand’s agritech sector is a $3 billion industry, generating export sales in excess of $700 million a year. Top players in the sector are gathering in Hamilton on the night before Fieldays for a mini-symposium on agribusiness and innovation. ...More >>
Bloggers & small business sites a target for cyber-criminals
Thu, 23 May 2013 15:12:41 +1200 | MyCRA Credit Repairs
“Small businesses and bloggers often don’t have the money to invest in online safety – and also believe their small site or blog is ineffectual, when in fact its resources make it a prime target for hackers,” Online expert Daniel Smith says.More >>
Making light work: NZ’s exhibition at Venice Biennale
Thu, 23 May 2013 15:10:42 +1200 | Creative New Zealand
It takes more 150 fluorescent tubes, 50 second-hand tables and chairs, countless recycled plastic bottles, power cords, suspension wires and a large dash of Bill Culbert alchemy to create Front Door Out Back , New Zealand’s exhibition at the ...More >>
No savings this year for Rakon manufacturing shift to China
Thu, 23 May 2013 13:11:39 +1200 | BusinessDesk
No savings this year for Rakon’s manufacturing shift to China, grand plan coming in July More >>
Kiwi-Made App Released For Movie After Earth
Thu, 23 May 2013 13:11:20 +1200 | BeyondTheStory
A Kiwi company is behind the global release today of an interactive app for the highly anticipated sci-fi thriller movie After Earth, starring Will Smith and his son Jaden.More >>
KiwiNet Announces Innovation Award Finalists For 2013
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:39:37 +1200 | KiwiNet
Twelve finalists have been selected for the inaugural KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards designed to celebrate success within New Zealand’s research organisations. More >>
Ultimate Ears Unveils World’s First Social Music Player
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:33:35 +1200 | Logitech
Today Ultimate Ears introduced UE BOOM, a social music player made to help you rage, riot, party and play the music you love, out loud. It’s designed to make the most of digital music’s convenience, while making it less of a solitary experience.More >>
The First Kiwi Cloud
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:31:07 +1200 | Web Drive
Auckland, New Zealand – 23/ 05/2013 – Leading New Zealand Internet Services company, Web Drive, announced today the launch of the Web Drive Cloud, the company’s new Infrastructure as a Service offering. Webdrive’s General Manager, Robin Dickie, ...More >>
New Twitter Security Welcomed
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:27:53 +1200 | Conservative Party
Conservative Party leader Colin Craig is welcoming the announcement from Twitter today that new security measures are being introduced. This announcement coincidentally follows yesterday’s hijacking of his twitter account.More >>
Canterbury researcher behind green car up for award
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:24:21 +1200 | KiwiNet
Christchurch, New Zealand, 23 May 2013 – Dr John Abrahamson, the founding father of ArcActive, a company commercialising innovative new technology for ‘Stop/Start’ batteries in modern cars, has been named as a finalist in the Researcher Entrepreneur ...More >>
Twitter announces two-factor authentication
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:23:08 +1200 | Twitter
Every day, a growing number of people log in to Twitter. Usually these login attempts come from the genuine account owners, but we occasionally hear from people whose accounts have been compromised by email phishing schemes or a breach of password ...More >>
Mobile Technology Summit Attracting Industry Specialists
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:21:14 +1200 | MobileTech
For the first time in New Zealand, a mobile communications event is being run specifically for primary industries. MobileTECH Summit 2013 runs in Wellington on 7-8 August. An exciting two-day programme bringing together this country’s leading communications ...More >>
WaikatoLink in finals of KiwiNet awards
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:14:36 +1200 | WaikatoLink
WaikatoLink Limited, the technology transfer office of the University of Waikato, has been selected as a finalist for two awards in the inaugural KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards for spinout companies Aldera and Aduro Biopolymers. Designed ...More >>
Waikato Innovation Park Contributed Over $100m to Region
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:06:39 +1200 | Waikato Innovation Park
According to a 10 year economic impact report, the Waikato Innovation Park has brought $16M of establishment funding into the region and employee-related benefits from those working at the Park have contributed more than $100M to the regional economy. More >>
LG Announces 2013 LG Smart TV with Magic Remote
Thu, 23 May 2013 12:06:27 +1200 | LG Smart TV
The 2013 LG Smart TVs are easier than ever to use, with a new smart and expansive entertainment platform that keeps you connected, offering access to a wide selection of premium content.More >>
