Advertising round up
Companies celebrate their increasingly diverse workforces for IWD 2019
Recognised since 1909, International Women's Day is a day of celebrating just how much women contribute to society, economy and communities. But it's also a rallying cry, to recognise the work that is left to be done to achieve true gender equality. We take a look at how brands reacted to the annual celebration of womanhood.
App for that
Vodafone DreamLab: The app to help cure cancer
Curing cancer? There's an app for that - quite literally, thanks to Vodafone. And even better, it can help make a difference while you're seemingly not doing anything.
In the xone
It's back: Applications now open for the 2018 Vodafone xone accelerator programme
Applications are now open for the latest edition of Vodafone’s famed accelerator programme, Vodafone xone. And this year there’s a particular focus on AI and the Internet of Things.
Equality pays
What can we do to encourage more women to consider tech careers in New Zealand and to promote inclusivity? (listen)
A new MYOB report says New Zealand’s tech sector lacks gender diversity – and may even get less diverse. What can be done – and what is being done – to address the issue? Plus: a roundtable discussion with OMGTech! co-founder and general manager Zoe Timbrell, AUT lecturer and She# founder Dr Mahsa Mohaghegh and MYOB general manager Carolyn Luey on what can be done to increase gender diversity and inclusivity in New Zealand’s tech sector, what individuals and organisations can do, where things can go from here, and more.
Onwards and upwards
Ready or not, here it comes: Vodafone's Matt Williams on what the future might hold
With Blade Runner 2049 currently in cinemas winning rave reviews, we have yet another vision of the dystopian impact technology will have in the future. As critically acclaimed as the film might be, it’s nothing new to see technology pessimistically cast as the villain in pop culture. But Vodafone's global rebrand has adopted a slightly more positive view on what the future might hold.
He waka eke noa
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: How brands are keeping the language alive
In the 2013 census, 21.3 percent of the population identified themselves as being able to converse in Māori, continuing a downward trend for the language. Now, in an effort to keep the language alive for generations to come, local brands are marking Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) with some lessons.
Technology Month, brought to you by Springload
Meet Thematic, the New Zealand startup making waves in Y Combinator
A Kiwi startup is taking part in the same startup accelerator that’s produced Airbnb, Dropbox and Stripe. Quick take: big things are expected of Thematic in Y Combinator.
Equality
Ministry for Women report highlights New Zealand's persistent gender pay gap
The Ministry for Women has released a new report highlighting the gender pay gap between women and men and the need to take action for a more equitable society. But will anybody listen?
Equality
Simplicity's bold plan to make New Zealand businesses more diverse
Simplicity, the nonprofit KiwiSaver provider which owns shares in the top 50 listed companies in New Zealand, has written to all top 50 CEOs advocating for full diversity in board and senior management within five years. But will anyone listen?
