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Wellington School of Business and Government
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 Wellington School of Business and Government. We encourage research into innovation and entrepreneurship, lead the way in innovative and interactive teaching and learning, and support student enterprise. The Business School […]
MYOB addressing the entrepreneur gap for women
The lack of representation for New Zealand women at the head of local small and medium-sized businesses has seen the launch of a new campaign by software company MYOB. New Zealand is currently ranked best in the world in terms of the ease of doing business and starting a business, according to the World Bank […]
Olivia Wensley new CEO for Startup Queenstown Lakes
Startup Queenstown Lakes Trust board of trustees has announced the appointment of Olivia Wensley as new CEO of the Startup Queenstown Lakes, following the tenure of outgoing CEO James Burnes. A Queenstown resident, Wensley has been a supporter of the southern startup hub’s activities since inception, was a member of the Chorus Gigatown Queenstown fibre […]
The emergence of innovation spaces in Aotearoa’s universities
A couple of years ago, a prominent visitor said we seemed to have a great business school, but he didn’t see a lot of business going on in it. He was right. We were not unusual, however. The idea that business schools were about business was something of a myth, both in New Zealand and […]
International Women’s Day 2020 – Breakfast Panel
Throughout history, commerce has always impacted society. Migration, import and export laws and even the creation of new social classes were all triggered by progress in business and trade. Today, our society is slowly trying to reach a state of equality between men and women. Could this be an area where businesses can affect change? […]
Fourth annual Northland internet speed survey
Northland’s Digital Enablement Group (DEG), in collaboration with the region’s four councils – Northland Regional Council, the Far North, Kaipara, and Whangarei District Councils – want people to help shape Northland’s digital future by completing the fourth annual Northland Internet Speed Survey. “The test will ask you how fast – or slow – is your […]
Dunedin to host global game development experts
The Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) will welcome game development industry experts Tabitha Hayes and Adam Clark to Dunedin next week as part of CODE’s drive to further connect Dunedin with the international game development community. Visiting Dunedin from 28 January to 5 February, the pair have more than 30 years’ experience working in the […]
MYOB partners with Kōkiri to progress Māori startups
Online accounting software provider MYOB is again partnering with business accelerator Kōkiri after a successful launch in 2018. The accelerator programme helps Māori startups to pressure test their business, with the aim to rapidly increase the founder’s business capability as well and produce investor and growth ready ventures. The company will open its technology platforms […]
Hi-Tech Hawke’s Bay to grow regional tech capability
Helping local businesses to go further, faster, is the aim of a new technology focused sector development group, Hi-Tech Hawke’s Bay. Business Hawke’s Bay with the support of leading local technology entrepreneurs, EIT and some of the region’s largest companies, established Hi-Tech Hawke’s Bay to connect technology specialists across all sectors and work to: attract, […]
Northland Inc and NZTE strengthen collaboration
Northland businesses can now harness the power of two after Northland Inc and New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) strengthened collaboration for the benefit of the region. In October NZTE appointed David McLeish to the role of Northland Regional Manager and the agreement with Northland Inc sees the two agencies collocated, with McLeish working out […]