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Who: Ministry of Awesome What: Innovation Hub, Startup Support, Coworking Space, Events, Mentoring HQ: Christchurch INTRODUCTION Ministry of Awesome is the starting point for entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators in Christchurch. We deliver the support, guidance, capability training, and networks that entrepreneurs need to succeed. WHO DO YOU WORK WITH AND WHAT KEY CHALLENGES DO YOU […]

Local SME operators, representing over half a million businesses in New Zealand, are strongly opposed to the Tax Working Group’s capital gains tax (CGT) proposal as frustration with the Government’s performance rises significantly within the sector. In the latest MYOB Business Monitor, which surveyed over 1,000 business operators nationwide in early March 2019, 48% of […]

Founder/s: Lindsay Wells and Duane Wells HQ: Whangarei What problems do you solve and what products or services do you sell? We make a dairy-free “ice cream” alternative using the persimmons that we grow right here in our orchard and family home, in Whangarei. There are many non-dairy ice cream substitutes available today but most […]

We know Kiwi consumers rely on reviews to make a purchasing decision, especially when buying online. As an entrepreneur you want a positive online presence to drive new customers in-store but it’s crucial is that you remain genuine and actually listen to what your customers have to say – because customer reviews are more than […]

Who: The Workshop What: Coworking Space HQ: 37D Crummer Road, Ponsonby, Auckland INTRODUCTION The Workshop is a community-centric shared office for conscious businesses, creative teams and trailblazers making an impact. Located in the vibrant suburb of Ponsonby, we’re a central Auckland sanctuary, while still being super close to the CBD and innovation precinct. We offer […]

New Zealand is going through its biggest building boom to-date, proof of this is the 140 cranes operating countrywide, with 50% of them operating in Auckland alone. Whether it’s large commercial developments in the Auckland CBD, infrastructure projects such as The City Rail Link or major retail upgrades like Commercial Bay, Sylvia Park and of […]

If you’re running a business in NZ or Australia – whether you’re just getting started or you’ve got a nationwide presence with a large market share – these digital marketing tips will be essential for everyone to not only capitalise on a golden opportunity in the digital space but also stay relevant. Because remember, if you […]

From the launch of a new web platform to connect companies in the region, to details about how Te Tai Tokerau Northland’s entrepreneurs can meet international investors, the launch of this year’s Techweek event is about to kick off and organisers are calling on Northland innovators to get in touch and join in. The launch, […]