Founder: Toby Skilton HQ: Christchurch Building marketplace apps is a tough business proposition. Hannah McCreery got the low down on the startup journey of Cantabrian …

FOUNDERS: Justin Hall, Benoit Gueiysse, Olivier Ausseil and Rob Lawler HQ: Manawatu What problems do you solve and what products or services do you sell? …

Founder: Amanda Vaisigano HQ: Wellington A new approach to PR is aiming to turn the traditional PR agency business model upside down. Amanda Vaisigano established …

Founder: Jenni Giblin HQ: Hawke’s Bay What problems do you solve and what products or services do you sell? Funding HQ is an online platform …

FOUNDER: Simon Jury HQ: Manawatu What problems do you solve and what products or services do you sell? EFF-GO seeks to solve the sewage sludge …

Co-founders: Lisa Metcalfe & Richard Thomas HQ: Hawke’s Bay What problems do you solve and what products or services do you sell? We have developed …

A desire to develop her filmmaking skills lead Michelle Kan to start independent film and online content production studio Fish and Swallow Productions—a studio dedicated …

The Kiwi tech startup veteran instrumental to the success of Neighbourly and GrabOne, Casey Eden, has come together with private equity marketplace, Snowball Effect, to …

With many New Zealanders facing increased financial hardship as a result of COVID-19, national levels of food insecurity have risen sharply in recent months – …

As the country navigates COVID-19 restrictions, the nation’s SME community will again be thinking about how they can continue to adapt and survive in an …

A new nationwide project, ENO-Net, seeks to further entrepreneurship in New Zealand in unique and innovative ways. Foreword from Hon Phil Twyford, Minister for Economic …

A new Doctoral Research Study in New Zealand is seeking to identify successful entrepreneurial leadership patterns using the COVID-19 crisis as a testing ground. While …

Thirdweb takes top prize for New Zealand finals of Entrepreneurship World Cup. Wellington based startup Thirdweb is building a unified subscription base for all online …

Founder: Amanda Vaisigano HQ: Wellington A new approach to PR is aiming to turn the traditional PR agency business model upside down. Amanda Vaisigano established …

Entrepreneurs will save the economy from COVID-19, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Network in New Zealand (GEN NZ). GEN NZ, a coalition of over 70 …

Wellington-based startup programme Lightning Lab has teamed up with Tourwriter, an award-winning Kiwi tourism-tech company, to launch Tourism Accelerator 2020. Set to commence in October …

The Kiwi tech startup veteran instrumental to the success of Neighbourly and GrabOne, Casey Eden, has come together with private equity marketplace, Snowball Effect, to …

With many New Zealanders facing increased financial hardship as a result of COVID-19, national levels of food insecurity have risen sharply in recent months – …

Appropriation of indigenous cultures is not a new issue, but examples of appropriation are increasing at an alarming rate, and the issue needs to be …

No one can predict the future and it’s especially true in the startup world. The statistics show that even though most founders bet their time …

As the country navigates COVID-19 restrictions, the nation’s SME community will again be thinking about how they can continue to adapt and survive in an …

MYOB have created a free start up guide to help budding entrepreneurs turn business ideas into a reality. The MYOB Start Up Guide breaks down …

Protecting intellectual property rights through registration is an important element of any business strategy. New Zealanders have traditionally favoured a non-regulated approach—#8 wire, Kiwi ingenuity …

With the tighter economy, you might just be taking a closer look at your sales pipeline. A healthy sales pipeline delivers a constant flow of …

This article is the third of a three-part series by Baldwins Intellectual Property that focuses on the importance of intellectual property for startup companies. What …

For some founders, negotiating a seed investment can be difficult. For others it can be a positive way to cement a long-term partnership with your …

We are all selling in a volatile, uncertain environment. There are still opportunities, but you might just have to look a little harder to find …

Product collaborations involve a range of intellectual property (IP) and other commercial issues. Where the collaboration involves one party producing a product that incorporates elements …

Like bomb-shelter survivors after a nuclear blast, business owners have emerged into a post-COVID economic landscape that has been utterly changed. For those selling services …

Working from home has become a reality that businesses and their staff have had to quickly adjust to, and many organisations are now questioning the …

A new nationwide project, ENO-Net, seeks to further entrepreneurship in New Zealand in unique and innovative ways. Foreword from Hon Phil Twyford, Minister for Economic …

Thirdweb takes top prize for New Zealand finals of Entrepreneurship World Cup. Wellington based startup Thirdweb is building a unified subscription base for all online …

Entrepreneurs will save the economy from COVID-19, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Network in New Zealand (GEN NZ). GEN NZ, a coalition of over 70 …

Wellington-based startup programme Lightning Lab has teamed up with Tourwriter, an award-winning Kiwi tourism-tech company, to launch Tourism Accelerator 2020. Set to commence in October …

In a COVID-19 world, the need for Māori entrepreneurs continues to grow, as does the need for pathways to support them in their entrepreneurial journeys, …

Join ThincLab Adelaide and ThincLab Canterbury (New Zealand) for a free joint webinar tomorrow (Wed, 19 August 2020) 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM NZST. About …

Renewable energy storage solutions, a new Saas tool for construction services, an indigenous experience travel enterprise and New Zealand’s first Māori power company, are among …

Startmate announces first New Zealand cohort—with ventures spanning proptech, electric jet systems to aerospace hardware—receiving investment, mentorship and exposure to the accelerator’s global investor network. …

For some founders, negotiating a seed investment can be difficult. For others it can be a positive way to cement a long-term partnership with your …

Who: Venture Centre What: Innovation Hub & Coworking HQ: Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty INTRODUCTION Venture Centre is the Bay of Plenty’s lead agency …

Who: Collectively NZ What: Groups & Networking, Learning & Mentoring HQ: Auckland INTRODUCTION Collectively NZ is a vibrant community of business owners who are passionate …

Who: PopUp Business School Aotearoa What: Accelerator, Learning & Mentoring HQ: Wellington INTRODUCTION PopUp Business School Aotearoa (PUBSA) is a FREE to attend 10-day 20-workshop …

Who: Wellington School of Business and Government at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington What: University HQ: Wellington INTRODUCTION Innovation is at the heart of …

Who: Manawatu Chamber of Commerce What: Entrepreneur Groups & Networking HQ: Palmerston North Established: 1886 INTRODUCTION The Manawatu Chamber of Commerce helps businesses in our …

Who: ecentre Ltd What: Founder Incubator HQ: Auckland Established: 2001 INTRODUCTION ecentre empowers entrepreneurs by connecting them with mentors, sector experts, investors and other resources …

One of the questions we’re often asked is, “What Government funding is available for startups in New Zealand?” Like so many questions in life, the …

If you’ve ever thought that “startup” was simply another name for a new small business, you’d be right. But, you’d also be wrong. Richard Liew explains. …

When you know nothing, even fools can sound like geniuses. This is a vital lesson that all entrepreneurs need to learn as soon as possible …