Auckland - New Zealand’s biotech industry is on the cusp of a massive surge, boosting the economy and exports through the growth of new world technologies, including the use of gene technology, BiotechNZ executive director Dr Zahra Champion says. The OECD has estimated the potential contribution of the bio-economy to New
Author: Kip Brook
Parrot Analytics to provide insights for TVNZ
Auckland - Television New Zealand (TVNZ) has signed with Parrot Analytics, the leading global big data analytics firm specialising in audience demand measurement worldwide, to gain a better understanding of the New Zealand content landscape. TVNZ has a long history of bringing New Zealand audiences their favorite TV shows including Shortland Street,
New incentive will boost NZ tech growth
Auckland - The new research and development tax incentive introduced today by the government will go a long way to helping inject even more growth into the tech sector, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. Given the aim of introducing an R&D tax incentive was to support a broader range of eligible
Lack of exercise putting pressure on Kiwis’ health
Christchurch - Lack of exercise is putting pressure on the health of many Kiwis, a leading New Zealand exercise expert says. Exercise NZ chief executive Richard Beddie has just returned from China and India where he discussed fitness trends and issues. He says a new World Health Organisation (WHO) report shows a lack
Report due soon will have positive implications for NZ
Auckland - Any day now the Royal Commission will release its initial findings into its first ever review of the integrity systems of New Zealand’s financial system. The review covers New Zealand’s financial institutions along with industry bodies, regulators, dispute resolution schemes and the payments and settlement system. FintechNZ general manager James Brown
Blockworks to unveil how NZ business is rapidly changing
Auckland - Blockworks, clearly the biggest and most significant event to consider the benefits and impacts of the burgeoning blockchain technology in New Zealand, will be held in Auckland on October 12. Blockworks will showcase how blockchain technology is transforming business, government and society through supply chain, smart city development, digital
Amazon move into India likely to have ripple effect in NZ
Auckland - Amazon dipping its toes into the insurance market in India may likely have ripples effects for New Zealand, which is seen as a test bed for large organisations looking to try something new. FintechNZ general manager James Brown says insurers in New Zealand hold over $20 billion in assets and
