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Reaching out to media – what’s the best approach?
If you’re thinking it’s about time to share your awesome work with the media, that’s great. But when it comes to reaching out, what is the best way to do this? There are four time tested methods commonly used by organisations wanting to reach out to media. We’ll briefly cover samples, and press conferences and […]
Entrepreneurs with bold vision sought by Accelerator for up to $1million investment
Is your business taking on the challenge of transforming AgTech or FoodTech? The Sprout Accelerator is open now and looking for cutting-edge businesses to register for global connections, mentorship, and the chance to pitch for up to $1million in investment. New Zealand startups working to disrupt or innovate in AgTech or FoodTech are encouraged to […]
Westlock Concrete’s interlocking blocks set to address coastal erosion
A unique interlocking concrete block system designed by Westlock Concrete Solutions Ltd will soon provide a long-term solution to the devastating effects of coastal erosion. Westlock, based in Buller in the West Coast of the South Island, has teamed with Whangarei-based Busck Prestressed Concrete Limited, to make the interlocking concrete blocks that will be placed […]
Pivots and new pursuits for MyApiary beehive management service
In 2018 there was a surge in thefts of beehives in New Zealand. A few bad actors were stealing significant quantities of beehives, affecting the $330m manuka honey export industry. NZ beehive management software MyApiary at the time was offering ‘HiveTracker’ devices which could be embedded in a beehive to track it if it was […]
New Zealand Growth Capital Partners catalysing early-stage investment through Aspire and Elevate funds
Early-stage founders and fund managers looking to raise capital may find what they need through New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP). It was established by the New Zealand Government in 2002 — originally called the NZ Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF) — and was designed to stimulate private investment to build a vibrant early-stage technology investment […]
Monitoring service RemoteHQ educates forest owners, saves ratepayers money
Councils in parts of the country which have significant pine plantations on steep, erosion-prone land have been given a tool to enhance their ability to collaborate with forestry owners and improve communication with industry. The tool is RemoteHQ, developed by ‘top of the South’-based GeoInsight, and is a map-first software-as-a-service designed to let local government […]
Ruby Play Network: making cryptocurrency and computer games from the remote West Coast
A career pivot by a descendant of the Postie Plus family has led to gaming company Ruby Play Network reaching international success – all from a South Island town of just 4000 folks. Michael Botur shares their story. Westport-based Ruby Play Network is the second software venture from Ben Dellaca, who wanted to find a […]
Eat A Rainbow Foundation borne out of lockdown generosity
Momo Martin and Michelle Hartley, with the support of fellow charity trustees, have launched the Eat a Rainbow Foundation off the back of two other food-based businesses they run. In addition to providing high-quality catering through Theory Food, and making nutritious frozen ready-made meals through Eat a Rainbow, the Eat a Rainbow Foundation is set […]