Christchurch stories - Page 6
Auckland housing market values rise 5 percent in three months
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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The latest Qotable Value residential housing sales figures further confirm the Auckland housing market is kicking off again, with values in some ar.
Industry experts to discuss Christchurch's digital future
Wed, 26th Nov 2014
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Christchurch is unique in the world, combining the rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband with the rebuilding of the city following its devastating earthquakes.
Mitre 10 annual sales rise 10% on back of Auckland, Christchurch activity
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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Mitre 10, the hardware chain, said full-year sales rose 10 percent to exceed $1 billion for the first time, driven by demand in Christchurch and Au.
Smiths City starts search for new CEO after Hellings signals exit
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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Smiths City Group, the Christchurch-based retail chain, is looking for a new chief executive after long-serving head Rick Hellings said he plans to.
CORRECT: Singapore's GIC expands NZ presence, buying into 5 Westfield malls
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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GIC, the Singaporean investment fund, has entered a joint venture with Scentre Group, the trans-Tasman Westfield mall owner and operator, paying $1.
Free Wi-Fi at Christchurch Hospital
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Christchurch Hospital teams up with Snap, launching a 6-month trial of free Wi-Fi for patients and visitors, enhancing connectivity and care.
Kiwi Bright Sparks announces leading young tech heads
Mon, 13th Oct 2014
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Bright Sparks 2014 finalists have been announced and the group innovative winners, all between 12-17, are already making tracks in the digital industry.
Christchurch suburbs hot for fibre says Enable
Wed, 1st Oct 2014
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Rolleston, Burnside and Addington lead Christchurch's sprint to fibre broadband, with over 20% connectivity. Enable highlights surging local demand.
Gender debate continues as NZ ICT bonus pay blows up in female faces
Sat, 30th Aug 2014
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NZ ICT sector faces backlash as male bonuses outstrip female counterparts by 50%, widening the gender pay gap.
Wynyard Group joins forces with NZ Police... tackles crime through tech
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Wynyard Group allies with NZ Police to revolutionise crime-fighting via a high-tech partnership, eyeing global impact.
Lightning Lab accelerates Kiwi start ups to success with $2.2m funding
Tue, 12th Aug 2014
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Teams from Lightning Lab, New Zealand's digital accelerator programme, have secured $2.2m in seed investment capital.
Seek: Canterbury on show as talent demand grows...
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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Canterbury's talent market booms, seeing a 16% increase in job ads, with sectors like HR and marketing leading growth post-2011 earthquake rebuild.
SMB demand triggers McDonalds IT’s Auckland expansion
Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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Growing tech form McDonalds-IT has expanded its footprint across New Zealand, revealing a new team based in Auckland.
Vodafone HQ leads the way as Christchurch CBD gaps fill up fast
Wed, 9th Jul 2014
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The notion of a donut effect in the Christchurch CBD, with new developments on the fringes but few buildings in the centre, is being rapidly dispelled.
Enable unveils new Christchurch school fibre broadband plans
Fri, 6th Jun 2014
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Network provider Enable has announced plans to connect 33 more Christchurch schools to fibre broadband by the end of 2015.
Vodafone NZ commits to $50m Christchurch HQ revamp
Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Vodafone to establish $50m South Island HQ in Christchurch to bring together staff and support recovery and growth of the city.
NZ ICT market dries up as professionals seek lucrative contracts
Wed, 14th May 2014
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A skills shortage is being felt in New Zealand’s booming ICT industry where professionals are reverting to contracting to reap the financial rewards.
Maximise sales and increase revenue at the KeepItSafe Partner Conference…
Wed, 30th Apr 2014
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Join KeepItSafe at its 2014 Partner Conference in May across New Zealand to enhance your sales techniques and boost revenue with cutting-edge data solutions.
Kiwi suppliers set to benefit following Christchurch win in Southeast Asia
Fri, 28th Mar 2014
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Tait Communications wins contract to upgrade Vietnam Traffic Police radio network with digital trunked system.
Telecom's three years of digital rebuilding in Christchurch…
Tue, 4th Mar 2014
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After a 3-year digital rebuild, Christchurch emerges as a tech-savvy city, reflecting progress and the resilience of its residents.