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The right mix for a green future

The right mix for a green future 14 Feb 2012 The sight of old school buses belching out black smoke may soon become a thing of the past thanks to Alternative Petroleum Technology, an American company who has partnered up with New Zealand based company, Blended Fuel Solutions and recently taken up residence at the Clean Technology Centre in Otaki.

The role of business education in driving "NZ Inc"

The role of business education in driving "NZ Inc" 14 Feb 2012 Four passionate, mature Massey University MBA students (all business people in their own right) are producing a White Paper to analyse the role of business education in creating the engine for the new “NZ Inc”.

Wellington region performs well in high growth sectors

Wellington region performs well in high growth sectors 14 Feb 2012 An Annual Economic Profile report commissioned by Grow Wellington shows GDP for the Wellington region grew 0.8% for the year to March 2011.

Entries open for the 2012 Hi-Tech Awards

Entries open for the 2012 Hi-Tech Awards 13 Feb 2012 Entries for this year’s Awards are now open and all involved in this sector are encouraged to apply. Applications for all categories close on 5 March at 5pm.

Innovating for Health Challenge launches in 2012

Innovating for Health Challenge launches in 2012 31 Jan 2012 The Innovating for Health Challenge is about identifying research-based and clinical innovations that have commercial potential in the healthcare market.

Immigration New Zealand launches the Employer Hub

Immigration New Zealand launches the Employer Hub 18 Jan 2012 As part of the Employer Hub, Immigration New Zealand has developed ‘SkillFinder' a helpful resource for New Zealand businesses who are struggling to fill their vacancies on shore.

The best local food at your fingertips

The best local food at your fingertips 18 Jan 2012 The Wellington Food & Beverage Database is a comprehensive presentation of the region's suppliers. The database was established to assist food buyers in the food service and retail sectors to easily find and source high-quality products from around the region and highlight those that have export capability.

Grow Wellington is looking for a new Business Growth Manager

Grow Wellington is looking for a new Business Growth Manager 18 Jan 2012 We’re looking for someone to join our Business Growth Team, helping businesses in the region to innovate and grow through Research and Development, in particular through the Ministry of Science and Innovation Business support programmes.

Wellington directors to shoot debut feature on Kapiti Coast

Wellington directors to shoot debut feature on Kapiti Coast 18 Jan 2012 The Kapiti Coast is set to play host to the debut feature of Wellington-based filmmakers Mark Albiston and Louis Sutherland, Shopping.

Tuatara Brewery owner

Tuatara Brewery owner 'Thinks Big' 09 Dec 2011 Award winning Tuatara is increasing its export markets, and are keen to expand even further.

Capital more accessible for start-ups

Capital more accessible for start-ups 09 Dec 2011 An exciting new partnership gives emerging Wellington start-ups access to increased capital. Angel HQ has teamed up with the New Zealand Investment Fund (NZIF) to increase the pool of capital available.

Join Grow Wellington on LinkedIn

Join Grow Wellington on LinkedIn 29 Nov 2011 Grow Wellington has established a group on LinkedIn. The group ‘Grow Wellington – Helping businesses in the Wellington Region grow’ is set up, to do just that.

Wellington Shines bright in the Deloitte Fast 50

Wellington Shines bright in the Deloitte Fast 50 15 Nov 2011 An impressive 11 Wellington businesses join the who’s who of New Zealand’s successful, innovative businesses in the Deloitte Fast 50 2011.

Designer QR Codes a truly Kiwi Invention

Designer QR Codes a truly Kiwi Invention 15 Nov 2011 Ollie Langridge saw the black and white QR codes weren’t particularly pleasant to the eye, and all looked the same.After 4 years of development the ‘designer QR codes’ were perfected and so their company SET QR and SET QR NZ was born.

Industry Leaders Converge on Digital Capital

Industry Leaders Converge on Digital Capital 09 Nov 2011 Wellington’s growing reputation as the Digital Capital of New Zealand will be further bolstered at the sixth annual AnimfxNZ conference from November 15 to 17.

Kea New Zealand’s ground-breaking research shows investment potential of expat kiwis

Kea New Zealand’s ground-breaking research shows investment potential of expat kiwis 09 Nov 2011 The Kea New Zealand research, which surveyed over 500 New Zealanders living overseas, reveals there is opportunity for a considerable injection of investment from tens of thousands of well educated, investment savvy offshore New Zealanders.

Wellington Production Company takes out Top Music Video Award

Wellington Production Company takes out Top Music Video Award 09 Nov 2011 A music video directed by Ned Wenlock of New Zealand based production company, HoverLion continues to rack up international attention with it's official selection to Onedotzero festival in London.

Category winners for the 2011 Bright Ideas Challenge

Category winners for the 2011 Bright Ideas Challenge 03 Nov 2011 Congratulations to all the Category Winners for Bright Ideas Challenge 2011.

Reducing mammoth global carbon footprint tops Bright Ideas

Reducing mammoth global carbon footprint tops Bright Ideas 02 Nov 2011 The Wellington business community recognises its brightest entrepreneurs tonight at the 2011 Bright Ideas Challenge Gala Event.

The 2011 Bright Ideas Challenge Comes to an End

The 2011 Bright Ideas Challenge Comes to an End 01 Nov 2011 The Bright Ideas Challenge 2011 finale is upon us. The Bright Ideas Gala event taking place Wednesday 2 November is a celebration for region’s hottest emerging entrepreneurs.

Wellington Entrepreneurs

Wellington Entrepreneurs' App 'Fast, Fresh and Tasty' to Number One 01 Nov 2011 Entrepreneur Karin Grices’ amazing start up journey began in 2008 as a Grow Wellington Activate participant. She has now launched the first recipe app ' Fast, Fresh & Tasty', dedicated to NZ users with her business partner Emily Loughnan.

Wellington

Wellington's Blueprint for Innovation 01 Nov 2011 Wellington is making its mark in the technology, arts and innovation scene. The industries are rapidly growing and have made a real economic impact.

Australian Entertainment Powerhouse Invests in Dash Tickets

Australian Entertainment Powerhouse Invests in Dash Tickets 31 Oct 2011 Wellington-based technology company Dash Tickets has secured a significant capital investment from the founders of Australian entertainment powerhouse, Ministry of Sound Australia. The deal represents a significant milestone for Dash, as it plans expansion into Australia in early 2012.

Grow Wellington Welcomes Two New Business Growth Managers

Grow Wellington Welcomes Two New Business Growth Managers 31 Oct 2011 Karen Bender and Simon Tuohy joined the Grow Wellington team two weeks ago and are excited to be helping Wellington businesses reach their full potential.

A Region Packed Full of Entrepreneurs

A Region Packed Full of Entrepreneurs 26 Oct 2011 While the nation may feel like it’s time to kick back and relax now that the rugby world cup is over, in the world of business and innovation things are heating up in the Wellington Region.

Go UK and Bring Your Business to the World

Go UK and Bring Your Business to the World 14 Oct 2011 For the second year running, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is running a competition to help Australian and New Zealand companies successfully set up a business in the UK.

Bright Ideas Challenge

Bright Ideas Challenge 04 Oct 2011 Stage two of the 2011 Bright Ideas Challenge has come to a close. Business plans are currently being assessed with an extremely high overall standard being displayed.

See Clean Technology in action on the waterfront

See Clean Technology in action on the waterfront 04 Oct 2011 See CleanTechnology in action as a mini, multipurpose power station using only renewable energy sources will be down on Wellington's waterfront for the next week.

Film Wellington has a new website

Film Wellington has a new website 04 Oct 2011 New Zealand’s most experienced film office, Film Wellington have updated their look with a superior new website. The website is a one stop shop for producers making movies, commercials or TV, as well as providing business growth support to local film makers and technicians.

AnimfxNZ returns to Wellington

AnimfxNZ returns to Wellington 04 Oct 2011 The world of animation, visual effects and games returns to Wellington for its 6th year. the three day conference will be held at Te Papa 15 - 17 November.

Clean Technology Centre launches new website

Clean Technology Centre launches new website 03 Oct 2011 Launched just over one month ago, the Clean Technology Centre's website is a valuable resource for Wellington's cleantech companies who need help in getting started and for potential investors to view the regional talent that the Centre houses.

Final line up shows Wellington strength

Final line up shows Wellington strength 16 Sep 2011 The Wellington start-up business community looks to be in a healthy state if the finalists for the Unlimited Investment Challenge are anything to go by.

New award to recognise intercultural innovation

New award to recognise intercultural innovation 16 Sep 2011 A significant new award to recognise intercultural innovation is being launched by the United Nations for the Alliance of Civilisations, in partnership with BMW.

Rugby World Cup- employer responsibilities for temporary workers

Rugby World Cup- employer responsibilities for temporary workers 05 Sep 2011 If you are likely to need workers during the Rugby World Cup 2011 there are a few things that you need to know.

Green Tree Game On launches in New Zealand

Green Tree Game On launches in New Zealand 04 Sep 2011 This December, one lucky business will walk away with the ultimate painkiller and multivitamin: $250,000 worth of Greentree business software, including implementation and cloud hosting.

Computer Graphics Programme ensuring world class growth in Wellington

Computer Graphics Programme ensuring world class growth in Wellington 02 Sep 2011 The development of a new computer graphics programme at Victoria University is once again proving that Wellington’s entertainment and digital technologies industry is world class.

OpenBorder opens for business

OpenBorder opens for business 19 Aug 2011 OpenBorder is an on-line marketplace for the global language services industry.

Calling all companies looking for fresh thinking

Calling all companies looking for fresh thinking 18 Aug 2011 Summer of Tech is a world-class internship programme matching smart local technology students with innovative New Zealand employers.

Wellington to host Startup Weekend

Wellington to host Startup Weekend 02 Aug 2011 Wellington will host the international Startup Weekend for local entrepreneurs from 4-6 November this year.

A perfect pitch could lead to investment for Kiwi entrepreneurs

A perfect pitch could lead to investment for Kiwi entrepreneurs 01 Aug 2011 New Zealand business owners and entrepreneurs have until 26 August 2011 to submit a one page business plan and enter the Unlimited Investment Challenge.

Have You Had Exceptional Service in the Wairarapa?

Have You Had Exceptional Service in the Wairarapa? 01 Aug 2011 We want to hear about it! WairarapaWON is a bi-monthly award scheme which celebrates individuals, teams or businesses that provide exceptional service across our community

Failed Software Projects Remain Tax Deductible

Failed Software Projects Remain Tax Deductible 01 Aug 2011 The Government’s decision to introduce legislation in September, confirming that expenditure on failed software projects will be tax deductible, will provide welcome certainty for many IT businesses.

Design Lab Helping Budding Businesses to Market

Design Lab Helping Budding Businesses to Market 01 Aug 2011 A collaboration between Massey University and Grow Wellington is helping to benefit start-up businesses

Backyard invention takes top award

Backyard invention takes top award 27 Jul 2011 Tinkering in the back shed is paying dividends for a Wairarapa man, after his back yard invention received the supreme award in Business.govt.nz’s ANZ Flying Start Business Plan competition.

Forget Business As Usual- BizDojo launches in Wellington

Forget Business As Usual- BizDojo launches in Wellington 20 Jul 2011 A new collaborative workspace launches this week in Wellington projecting the concept of village living for the greater good into the 21st century.