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The PowerUp Accelerator officially kicked off last month, with six ambitious founders from Taranaki embarking on a high-impact, 10-week journey designed to grow their early-stage ventures into investable, scalable businesses. The PowerUp Accelerator, an initiative of Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, the regional development agency, offers a hands-on, founder-focused experience combining mentoring, expert-led workshops, peer […]

As the first co-working space in South Taranaki, Te W’anake The Foundry is proudly celebrating its second anniversary. With a strong base of full-time residents, the facility has become a thriving hub for freelancers, remote workers, startups, and entrepreneurs — and is looking to welcome many more through its doors. Since opening in February 2023, […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: John Parker Business: Maddox Photography birding adventures Founded: January 2025 HQ: Waikato Can you tell us a bit about your business? Maddox Photography NZ offers boutique birding adventures and my signature […]

Part of Tech Week 2025 Tuesday, 20 May 2025, Pullman Hotel Auckland – Join Stripe during Tech Week 2025 for an afternoon focused on SaaS growth strategies. We’ll cover pricing models, embedded payments, and international expansion. Hear real customer stories from New Zealand SaaS businesses, get familiar with Stripe’s tools, and connect with the local […]

Who: CyberGrape What: Managed Cyber Security Services Provider NZ HQ: Taranaki Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? At CyberGrape, we empower business owners and boards to take control of their cybersecurity by addressing critical vulnerabilities and closing security gaps. Our layered approach to security helps organisations safeguard […]

Data is everywhere—but are we making better decisions because of it? In boardrooms worldwide, executives justify choices with one magic phrase: “We have the data.” Numbers seem objective, turning opinion into fact — but, as an Auckland-based performance software company has identified, more data doesn’t always mean better decisions. The Data Paradox – When More […]

Feeling overwhelmed by lightning-fast shifts in technology, markets, and partnerships? From June 5–7, escape the inbox and join 100+ of New Zealand’s top business minds in Queenstown’s crisp autumn air. Three days of laser-focused sessions, high-impact strategies, and exclusive networking will give you the tools, connections, and insider insights to lead rather than follow. Lock […]

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Ester Salvatori Business: Holy Seeds Founded: 2022 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Holy Seeds is a new collection of mostly organic, all-natural, handcrafted and vegan […]

Who: VistaPrint What: Small business marketing HQ: Victoria, Australia Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? VistaPrint is the print, design and marketing partner to millions of small businesses around the world. For more than 20 years, we’ve been helping businesses look and feel credible through high-quality custom […]

Who: OneFile What: Roster and File Management NZ HQ: Auckland Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? OneFile takes the hassle out of managing tasks like staff management, performance reviews, recording meeting notes, rostering and more. With everything organised in one place, it’s easy to access what you […]

The PowerUp podcast is back for season five with an inspiring line-up of trailblazing entrepreneurs, kicking off with James Donald, one of the brightest names in New Zealand’s tech startup scene. Brought to you by Regional Development Agency, Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, the PowerUp podcast continues to lift the lid on the Taranaki region’s […]

There’s gold hiding in plain sight in your sales data and CRM (Customer Relationship Management system). Yet sales data is often neglected or forgotten. Or at best, lacking the care necessary to maximise every sales opportunity. Lack of care for your sales data means: SALES DATA GAPS CAUSE REVENUE LEAKS Gaps in your sales data […]