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NZ start-up Projectworks valued at NZD $100 million
Punakaiki Fund

NZ start-up Projectworks valued at NZD $100 million

New Zealand start-up Projectworks has achieved a valuation of NZD $100 million after securing USD $5 million in Series A funding to boost US expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

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Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices
Smart Home

Recognition for top sparkies and apprentices

Record entries for the biennial awards signal a fast-changing electrical sector, with sustainability, innovation and apprentices under scrutiny.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Commercial sentiment rises following OCR cuts
GFC

Commercial sentiment rises following OCR cuts

Lower interest rates are reviving property investor confidence, with national sentiment turning positive after the Reserve Bank’s OCR cuts.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Liverton Security launches cyber consulting division in NZ
DevOps

Liverton Security launches cyber consulting division in NZ

Liverton Security has launched a new cyber security consulting division in Wellington, led by Murray Wills, enhancing its service offerings for clients.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Learnings from Victoria on infrastructure delivery
Platform-as-a-Service

Learnings from Victoria on infrastructure delivery

Project teams could cut waste and improve value for money if New Zealand adopts Victoria's lean delivery methods, an infrastructure expert says.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Wellington Council under close watch for all the wrong reasons
Wellington City Council

Wellington Council under close watch for all the wrong reasons

Questions are mounting over whether Wellington ratepayers are being asked to fund water works more expensively than necessary after a departmental misread.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Victoria University launches Taiawa Wellington Tech Hub
Unified Communications

Victoria University launches Taiawa Wellington Tech Hub

A new co-working space, Taiawa Wellington Tech Hub, has opened at Victoria University, fostering collaboration among high-growth tech firms in Wellington.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Emergency management reforms could further burden councils
Northland

Emergency management reforms could further burden councils

Councils could face fresh funding pressure after Wellington backed wider emergency management reforms and minimum national standards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Pete Lister appointed CEO of digital agency, Effect
Massey University

Pete Lister appointed CEO of digital agency, Effect

Wellington's Effect appoints Pete Lister as CEO, effective 1st November, as the agency eyes expansion in digital solutions and technology capabilities.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Blackpearl Group announces leadership changes & hires
NZX

Blackpearl Group announces leadership changes & hires

Blackpearl Group has appointed Jean-Francois Arlove as Chief Financial Officer and transitioned Karen Cargill to Chief Governance Officer, enhancing its leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
CyberCX strengthens NZ leadership for cloud expansion
Digital Transformation

CyberCX strengthens NZ leadership for cloud expansion

CyberCX has boosted its leadership in New Zealand, promoting Tom Khangura to Director of Cloud Sales and appointing Sven Ross as Executive Director for Managed Security Services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Finalists for the 2024 iSANZ Awards announced
Cybersecurity

Finalists for the 2024 iSANZ Awards announced

The finalists for the 2024 iSANZ Awards have been announced, recognising exceptional contributions to New Zealand's cybersecurity landscape over the past decade.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Blackpearl reports $10.4m ARR, raises $10m funding
Chief Financial Officer

Blackpearl reports $10.4m ARR, raises $10m funding

Blackpearl reports a 126% growth in annual recurring revenue to $10.4 million, driven by its Pearl Diver platform and a $10 million capital raise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
TFE-HERITAGE HOTELS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP SHOWS CONFIDENCE IN NEW ZEALAND ACCOMMODATION SECTOR
Real estate

TFE-HERITAGE HOTELS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP SHOWS CONFIDENCE IN NEW ZEALAND ACCOMMODATION SECTOR

Five New Zealand hotels are set for refurbishment as TFE Hotels expands its footprint and bets on rising visitor numbers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Sigurd Magnusson returns as CEO of Silverstripe to drive growth
Digital Transformation

Sigurd Magnusson returns as CEO of Silverstripe to drive growth

Sigurd Magnusson returns to Silverstripe as CEO, aiming to drive innovation and growth. His extensive experience makes him a key leader for the tech firm.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Agents report increasing confidence & activity
Northland

Agents report increasing confidence & activity

Rising listings and stronger open-home turnout suggest buyers and sellers are regaining confidence as interest rates ease.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Kordia renews $55m safety radio contract with Maritime NZ
Kordia

Kordia renews $55m safety radio contract with Maritime NZ

Kordia has renewed its NZD $55 million, 10-year contract with Maritime NZ to deliver critical safety of life radio communications at sea, ensuring continued safety and upgrades.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?
Unified Communications

What is the Auckland tech hiring market experiencing?

Auckland's tech hiring market sees cautious optimism as Reserve Bank rate cuts uplift sentiment, but slow recovery and 'brain drain' pose challenges.

By Kara Smith • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024