Christchurch stories - Page 3
Self-piloted electric air taxi undergoes testing in Christchurch
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
#
cartech
#
self-driving cars
#
air-taxi
Zephyr Airworks unveiled the world’s first self-piloted electric air taxi in Christchurch where the technology is being tested.
10,000 Christchurch homes get fibre
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
#
uc
#
fibre
#
telco
Enable leaps ahead in its fibre broadband rollout, reaching 10,000 more Christchurch homes. Many could be connected by Christmas, says CEO Steve Fuller.
Airbnb is becoming more popular than fried bread in Christchurch
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
#
apps
#
airbnb
#
hotels
Airbnb's popularity surges in Christchurch, contributing to near pre-earthquake levels of visitor guest nights. #hospitality #accommodation.
Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
#
cartech
#
fleet management
#
christchurch airport
Yoogo to launch largest transition to pure electric shared vehicles in Southern Hemisphere. 100 EVs to be available in Christchurch.
Outsource your laundry with Kiwi app, Laundromap
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
#
apps
#
subscriptions
#
subscription billing
New Zealand's Laundromap app expands to Wellington and Christchurch, offering on-demand door-to-door laundry service.
New rubbish-sensors being trialled in Christchurch promise to lead to a clean city
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
#
smart cities
#
solar power
#
extend
Overflowing rubbish bins in public parks could be wiped out if new sensors being trialled by Christchurch City Council prove successful...
Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
#
cartech
#
self-driving cars
#
hmi technologies
A Kiwi company is establishing itself at the front of the pack in the race to help legalise self-driving vehicles...
No power? No problem: Kiwi electric vehicle owners aren’t afraid of getting stranded
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
#
cartech
#
evs
#
flip the fleet
Kiwi EV owners confident, dispelling range anxiety myths with daily electric driving, reveals Flip the Fleet's latest poll.
Christchurch couple launch Kickstarter to make South Island’s first cat café a reality
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
#
crowdfunding
#
kickstarter
#
nato
Husband and wife team Alyssa O’Connor and Nate Ball have raised $13,000 towards the $25,000 they need to get the cafe off the ground.
Kura takes on solving global issues with 3D printing
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
#
3d printing
#
the mind lab
#
technology in the classroom
Students at Christchurch's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Te Whānau Tahi are using 3D modelling and printing to tackle world problems.
Digital wedding planner app wins Christchurch Startup Weekend
Mon, 22nd May 2017
#
entrepreneur
#
startup weekend
#
accelerator
Binder helps brides and grooms-to-be plan their weddings with all the service of a human wedding planner and the convenience of a smartphone.
Grow quickly or fail fast – Christchurch gears up for sold-out Startup Weekend
Wed, 17th May 2017
#
entrepreneur
#
startup weekend
#
accelerator
The intensive business accelerator requires entrepreneurs to conceptualise, test, and build the foundations of a new business in just 54 hours.
Christchurch: Spark & Ministry of Justice team up to deploy cloud tech
Mon, 1st May 2017
#
cloud services
#
ministry of justice
#
spark
Christchurch's new Justice Precinct partners with Spark for state-of-the-art cloud tech, ensuring seamless inter-agency connectivity.
Christchurch company expands with New York ferry contract
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
#
software development
#
connexionz
#
transport
Christchurch's Connexionz secures a tech deal for NY ferries, with passenger counting and 'infotainment' services to set sail soon.
Construction begins on exciting new Christchurch school
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
#
new school
#
student directed learning
Construction begins on new Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery school in Christchurch, featuring flexible learning spaces and digital workshops.
Kiwi-based software company gets back to its roots in Chch
Thu, 6th Apr 2017
#
software development
#
software
#
development
Software firm Trineo returns to its Christchurch roots, thriving post-quake with global success and innovative drive.
Who made the cut? Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
#
hi-tech awards
#
gopro
#
awards
Entries this year were scattered from Kaitia to Invercargill, resulting in a record number of entries – 30 percent up on last year.
Spark to return to Chch CBD in ‘striking’ new Cathedral Square office
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
#
spark
#
retail
Spark to return to Christchurch CBD with new office in Cathedral Square. Building set to be ready by July 2019. #Spark #Christchurch #CBD.
TIN report showcases New Zealand's tech prowess to investors
Thu, 20th Oct 2016
#
martech
#
commerce systems
#
supply chain & logistics
The Technology Investment Network's 201report has revealed the extent of technology's reach in what's now New Zealand's third biggest export secto.
Bigger, better and stronger: Global Office celebrates return to Christchurch CBD
Tue, 11th Oct 2016
#
software development
#
global office
In the aftermath of the 2011 quake, Global Office has resurrected as a tech Phoenix in Christchurch's rejuvenating CBD.