New Zealand Entrepreneur Events

Watch/listen to the Interview: Richard Liew talks with Lucas Grossi, founder and organiser of the inaugural NZ Tech Expo happening on 18 September 2026 at Shed 10, Auckland, New Zealand. In this interview, we sit down with Lucas Grossi, the founder of the NZ Tech Expo, to discuss the newest event on New Zealand’s tech […]

The Accelerator culminates in a live Showcase Night on 13 May, where each founder will pitch their venture to an audience of investors, industry leaders and innovation supporters. [Image supplied]

Season Six of the PowerUp Podcast is here, brought to you by Regional Development Agency, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki and hosted by long-time business advocate and NZ Story CEO David Downs. This six-part series traces the real journeys of Taranaki entrepreneurs, unpacking the lessons, pivotal moments, and practical insights that have shaped their success. […]

Runway is one of the signature events on the Angel Association NZ calendar and provides founders with the opportunity to network and meet with other investors and founders from around the country. Founder Scholarship recipient Kate Radcliffe-Reid attended the AANZ Runway event during Auckland Startup Week in October 2025. Kate is the Chief Executive Officer […]

Watch/listen to the Interview: In the final of a four part series celebrating the inaugural Auckland Startup Week happening 20-24 October 2025, Richard Liew talks with Marissa Brindley, Head of Investment in the Economic Development Office of Auckland Council. Auckland Startup Week is a five‑day festival of innovation taking place across central Auckland, bringing together […]

Watch/listen to the Interview: In the third of a four part series celebrating the inaugural Auckland Startup Week happening 20-24 October 2025, Richard Liew talks with health tech cofounder at RosterLab, Sunny Feng. RosterLab is a New Zealand–based health‑tech startup that offers an AI‑powered rostering platform designed to simplify and optimise complex shift scheduling, especially […]

Watch/listen to the Interview: In the second of a four-part series celebrating the inaugural Auckland Startup Week (20–24 October 2025), Richard Liew talks with social entrepreneur Manawa Udy, cofounder and CEO at Ngahere Communities. Based in South Auckland, Ngahere Communities is a kaupapa-led social enterprise creating spaces, programmes, and platforms where Māori and Pacific creativity, […]

Bringing the Cleantech innovation ecosystem together to build our new economy. Hosted by – Ngā Ara Whetū Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society at the University of Auckland, in partnership with UniServices and the European Union. Event details Who is this event for and what key challenges will you be addressing? The Blue & Green […]

Watch/listen to the Interview: In the first of a four part series celebrating the inaugural Auckland Startup Week happening 20-24 October 2025, Richard Liew talks with entrepreneur Chris Bean, cofounder and CEO at Skytree Scientific. Skytree Scientific is one of the resident startups at startup hub GridAKL, and is using AI to make lightning risk […]

Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of thriving economies. From rural towns to bustling cities, when entrepreneurial activity grows, so does community vibrancy. More local businesses mean more reasons for people to visit, spend, and stay — which in turn attracts talent, investment, and new ideas. It’s a cycle that lifts entire regions. For Manuela Klevisser, founder […]