Methven - Smart technology could help agriculture add to a predicted $6.4 billion to New Zealand’s gross domestic product from 2025, Precision Agriculture Association New Zealand (PAANZ) chair Craige Mackenzie says. New Zealand had about $1.2 billion worth of agritech exports in 2013 and this figure is growing at a compound
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Women can succeed in top rugby administration
Auckland - Can women be successful in a leadership role in rugby, gaining respect and be followed as a genuine leader in sports administration? Even if she has not played the game or because it is such a male dominate sport and industry? Kym Aust-Howlett, the (Auckland) Blues general manager commercial,
NZ health IT sector on verge of a new era
Auckland - New Zealand’s hospital and healthcare industry is on the verge of a digital breakthrough, New Zealand Health Information and Technology (NZHIT) chief executive Scott Arrol says. Hospitals, clinicians, specialists and private health providers are advancing rapidly into the digital world which is beginning to change the way patients are
Seven Wonders: It’s test cricket for Anne Tolley
Seven Wonders: we ask Kiwis seven important questions, like which form of cricket they prefer. Anne Tolley likes the test form of cricket. Here are some of her other kiwiana favourites: Q. Pineapple lump, jet plane or jaffa? Jet plane Q. Bungy jump, surf or hammock? Hammock Q. Cricket test, one day or T20? Test Q. Tomato sauce, vinegar or lemon
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Teenage refugee becomes chair of NZTech
Auckland - Thirty one years after arriving in New Zealand as a 13 year old refugee from Vietnam, Mitchell Pham has been appointed the chair of NZTech. Pham takes over the governance reins at a crucial stage in New Zealand’s technology history, as the industry is accelerating at a phenomenal rate. “This
World changing Kiwis win innovations awards
Auckland - ARANZ Medical won the Bayer Supreme New Zealand prize at the annual New Zealand Innovation awards in Auckland last night. ARANZ Medical’s advanced scanning technology, silhouette, measures wound healing and ensures the right treatment is being used to promote faster healing and more accurate diagnosis. Their scanning technology has
Seven Wonders: Sian Simpson and John Key have something in common
Seven Wonders: we ask Kiwis seven important questions, like what they prefer on their fish and chips. Kiwi Landing Pad global community manager, Sian Simpson has something in common with Prime Minister John Key as they both prefer vinegar on NZ's favourite tasty takeaway. Here's a few of Sian's other kiwiana favs: Q. Pineapple