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Auckland was ranked 13th on WSP’s Global Cities Index. Here’s why – and what it needs to do to move up the list

David Kidd

Sep 13, 2018

<p></p> <p><a href="https://www.wsp-futurecities.com/auckland/">In an international benchmark of 24 global cities</a> carried out by global infrastructure consultancy firm WSP, Auckland came an impressive #13 – ahead of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Calgary, and even megacity Beijing. David Kidd, WSP Opus (NZ) general manager client solutions, takes a look at what makes Auckland stand out from the crowd – and where there’s room for improvement. </p> <p></p>

Reflections from being rejected to be New Zealand’s first CTO: What I think the country needs

Dan Khan

Sep 04, 2018

<p>There has been a lot of speculation and controversy surrounding the appointment process for New Zealand's first chief technology officer, which has been a relatively hush hush process so far. Startup Weekend NZ, Lightning Lab and ZeroPoint Ventures co-founder Dan Khan put himself forward for the role, but did not make it through. Here, he reflects on why he applied to take on the role, what the process was like and what he thinks the country needs from its CTO.</p> <p></p> <div></div>

Profit in the provinces: how regional retailers are finding niches, regaining confidence and fostering community spirit

Catherine Murray

Aug 30, 2018

<p>Is it still possible to survive as a retailer in regional New Zealand? Catherine Murray talks to a selection of retailers outside our main centres and finds the answer is 'hell yeah!'. </p>

Women of (disruptive) influence: Greer O’Donnell, Kerry Jackson and Kristen Lunman on diversity as a driver of disruption

Benjamin Mack

Aug 28, 2018

<p></p> <p>Greer O’Donnell, Kerry Jackson and Kristen Lunman are all Women of Influence Awards finalists. And they all say diversity is a key driver for disruption – and is more important now than ever as the pace of disruption increases exponentially.</p>

New Zealand from above: Nearmap launches ‘aerial-imagery-as-a-service’ biz in local market

Idealog

Aug 20, 2018

<p>Keep your work boots and car keys at home, because Nearmap, an Australian company that has just launched in this market, says its new tech will let users access high-res aerial imagery from the office on-demand.</p>

Bigger than blockchain: Jamie Duff on the new US$100m Hedera Hashgraph

Jonathan Cotton

Aug 10, 2018

<p>A new distributed public ledger system faster and more secure than blockchain? That would be Hedera Hashgraph, an idea compelling enough to attract both Stolen Rum alumni and US$100m in future token sales.</p>

Xero, Pushpay and TRA ranked highly in AFR’s Most Innovative Companies list

Idealog

Aug 08, 2018

<p>Everyone loves a list (even if it's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F53rGneGY60">about the worst lists</a>) and, <a href="https://mostinnovative.com.au/the-process/">after more than 1000 nominations,</a> a number of New Zealand companies have managed to impress our neighbours and earn places and special awards in the Australian Financial Review's Most Innovative Companies. </p>

25 things with Guy Ryan, chief executive of Inspiring Stories

Idealog

Jul 27, 2018

<p>Founder and chief executive of Inspiring Stories Trust, Guy Ryan wants to help young New Zealanders find their potential and change the world. Winner of the University of Auckland Young New Zealander of the Year award in 2015, Ryan is determined to help others, setting up the national event <a href="https://www.festivalforthefuture.org.nz/">Festival for the Future</a> (which is taking place this weekend), the Future Leaders programme and the Inspiring Speakers bureau among other initiatives. Idealog asks him about technology, the future, starting your career and supporting entrepreneurs. </p>

Searching for the next Kate Sheppard: Get ready for the first GirlBoss Awards

Ben Mack

Jul 20, 2018

<p>GirlBoss’ Alexia Hilbertidou and Trade Me are on a quest to find the next Kate Sheppard, Jacinda Ardern, and/or Lorde. Say hello to the GirlBoss Awards.</p>

Matariki magic: meet the businesses embracing New Zealand’s unique New Year

Caitlin Salter

Jul 16, 2018

<p>Matariki is the word on every New Zealander’s lips this winter. From Auckland Council’s three-week Matariki festival to Wellington managing to summon a whale into the harbour, naming it Matariki and having to postpone the first annual Matariki fireworks display because of it, people are starting to celebrate the M?ori New Year more than ever before. Here's how several local businesses, including ANZ and Isthmus, are marking the occasion. </p>

Done Deal: Recent fundings secured, contracts inked and deals done and/or did, for the tl;dr crowd

Idealog

Jul 13, 2018

<p>Our regular roundup of recent deals done and/or did, featuring movements at the Skin Institute, ColabNZ, Little Giant, Bambi Boutique and RJ's. </p>

Dear David: design of the times

David Downs

Jul 06, 2018

<p>Idealog's agony uncle, David Downs, answers your burning questions about whether New Zealand has a design story (and whether it matters) and why Allbirds is his favourite example of great New Zealand design. </p>

Trade Me’s CEO is stepping down

Courtney Devereux

Jun 27, 2018

<p>Jon Macdonald, CEO of Trade Me for over a decade, has announced plans to step down from the leadership role. Macdonald chats about the reason behind the departure and what he hopes to get from his new path.</p>

We’ve gone on a journey to make the Hi-Tech Awards more diverse – but it doesn’t stop there

Helen Shorthouse

Jun 18, 2018

<p>Following criticisms from earlier years, the New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards have been on a journey to make the awards night a more diverse affair. This year, they succeeded, but Hi-Tech Awards trustee Helen Shorthouse says the job is far from over. Here, she recaps the awards night and explains the work the organisation is doing to ensure it continues to improve. </p>

Done Deal: Recent fundings secured, contracts inked and deals done and/or did, for the tl;dr crowd

Idealog

Jun 15, 2018

<p>Our regular roundup of recent deals done and/or did.</p>

Ready, set, fire: 10 proposals for joined-up urban design

Stephen Olsen

Jun 15, 2018

<p>Two sets of proposals advocating for better urban design in New Zealand have been pitched at the Government in quickfire succession since this year's Urbanism New Zealand conference. Here, Stephen Olsen takes a look at what conference delegates and the NZIA have separately offered up. </p>

Done Deal: Recent fundings secured, contracts inked and deals done, all for the tl;dr crowd

Idealog

Jun 08, 2018

<p>Our regular roundup of recent deals done and/or did.</p>

Done Deal: Recent fundings secured, contracts inked and deals done, for the tl;dr crowd

Idealog

Jun 01, 2018

<p>Our regular roundup of recent deals done and/or did.</p>

Learnings from New York’s most innovative companies

Amber Coulter

May 30, 2018

<p>Often feared as the Freddy Krueger of the business world, disruption is something that strikes fear into the hearts of business leaders everywhere. But, as TRA's Amber Coulter asks, is it really something we should fear?</p>

Three myths about hiring for diversity and how we debunked them

Rose Lu

May 24, 2018

<p>Flick Electric software engineer Rose Lu has often been the sole woman or sole non-white person in the room in her career, and recently assisted with Flick's hiring process for new engineers. Here, she shares some key learnings on how to hire for diversity – and how to get around the obstacles that often pop up.</p>

Why New Zealand needs to STEAM ahead

Justin Gray

May 23, 2018

<p>If New Zealand is going to be able to remain globally competitive in the future, our thinking around tech needs to include art and creativity, says Accenture's Justin Gray.</p>

Unleash Space’s Darsel Keane on why creativity and innovation are diverse and inclusive, not exclusive

Elly Strang

May 22, 2018

<p>Following the <a href="https://techweek.co.nz/whats-on/2018/changing-the-world-with-creativity-and-innovation-485/">Changing the World with Creativity and Innovation</a> event at Techweek, which celebrates Auckland's unique creative sector, we spoke with associate director of Unleash Space Darsel Keane about how important it is for students to see that creativity is diverse, inclusive and spans many industries, as well as the rise in interest of social enterprises from a school and university level. </p>

Times change – and ads should, too

Angela Barnett

May 21, 2018

<p>Give the model some wit. Said no-one ever.</p>

Done Deal: Recent fundings secured, contracts inked and deals done, all for the tl;dr crowd

Idealog

May 11, 2018

<p>Our regular roundup of recent deals done and/or did.</p>

Entries are now open for the 2018 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards

StopPress Team

Apr 23, 2018

<p>The call for entry to the TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards has opened and the Marketing Association and NZ Marketing/StopPress want marketers of all industries to show their strategy, thinking and results.</p>

Emerging trends in sustainable business

Abbie Reynolds

Apr 23, 2018

<p><span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="Abbie">Abbie</span> Reynolds, executive director of the <a href="http://www.sbc.org.nz/">Sustainable Business Council</a>, shares what she's learned two years into her role - and why caring for the environment and communities is more important than ever.</p>

Modern management and the importance of emotional intelligence

Danica Paki

Apr 18, 2018

<p>Danica Paki is Head of Client Services and part of the leadership team at <a href="https://www.littlegiant.co.nz/">Little Giant</a>, an agency that was recently named New Zealand’s Digital Agency Of The Year and rating number one (twice) in a survey published in the March issue of NZ Marketing magazine. In an ever-changing industry, Paki delves into modern management, working with millennials and the importance of emotional intelligence.</p> <p></p> <p></p>

Designs from top-notch Victoria University students take over Wellington

Idealog

Apr 12, 2018

<p>Work from top Master of Architecture students in <span data-scayt-lang="en_US" data-scayt-word="Aotearoa">Aotearoa</span> is on display outside Victoria University of Wellington’s Architecture and Design campus in central Wellington.</p>

Bridget Ellis-Pegler and Ronel Schodt on The Zingoshi Chronicles and integrating STEAM and entertainment (listen)

Ben Mack

Apr 11, 2018

<p>Bridget Ellis-Pegler and Ronel Schodt, creators of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/zingoshidevelopment">The Zingoshi Chronicles</a>, chat about their new multimedia venture, using tech to get young people away from tech, letting kids be kids, what the support of the likes of Theresa Gattung, Dame Julie Christie and Cecilia Robinson means, integrating STEAM and entertainment, and more.</p>

The Race for Space: meet the judges

Idealog

Apr 09, 2018

<p>Smales Farm has launched the <a href="https://idealog.co.nz/venture/2018/04/introducing-idealog-bhive-race-space">Race for Space</a>, a competition for entrepreneurs, start-ups and early stage small businesses to win a year’s free office space at the brand new B:HIVE, New Zealand’s largest and smartest co-working building on Auckland’s beautiful North Shore. And this panel of business luminaries will be choosing the winner. </p>