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NZ's first Maori robotics challenge to be held in Whakatane

Twelve teams from primary schools across the Eastern Bay of Plenty will compete in a new regional robotics competition...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017

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New electric car-sharing service charging into Auckland

Mercury and Cityhop bring together electric vehicles and car sharing to tackle Auckland's transport challenges.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017

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The EV revolution is coming faster than Kiwis think

New Zealand is on the verge of an exciting period for electric vehicles, according to experts at the evworld NZ showcase.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Robotics

No Jedi is complete without a trusty droid: Sphero unveils Star Wars robots

Sphero's latest Star Wars robots, including R2-D2 and the ominous BB-9E, hit the market, thrilling fans galaxy-wide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017

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Tesla and Solarcity team up to install Powerwalls across NZ

SolarCity chosen as Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, integrating Powerwall into solarZero service in New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017

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Travellers rejoice, Aussies launch 'pop-up' check-in service

Amadeus and OACIS have teamed up to reinvent the airport check-in experience, allowing travellers to check-in and drop off their bags away from the airport.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017

Shopping

Clunky wallets and cash payments, a thing of the past for Kiwi shoppers

Local company Laybuy has extended its online payment model to cover in-store purchases, a first for New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017

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New Zealand's first ever electric vehicle showcase breaks records

With a record number of visitors, 2,631 over two days, EVWorld NZ reflected the growing popularity of EVs throughout the country...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017

Gaming

Media Design School and ESL team up for a major tournament

ESL Australia partners with Media Design School to support the growing esports scene in Australia and New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

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Cars, bikes and clean energy, evworld NZ roundup

NZ's evworld shines, transforming opinions on EV viability; BMW's finesse to Tesla's charm dazzle attendees toward a greener future.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

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Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ

Battery storage has the potential to provide value for New Zealand's power system, according to research by Transpower.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017

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The first Kiwi e-truck has arrived and it's taking out your trash

Christchurch will be the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to put a 100% electric residential waste collection truck into service...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017

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Get ready for the Curious Critters Club, an AR experience for kids

Curious Critters Club, an augmented reality experience, has launched in New Zealand bringing weird and wonderful creatures to life.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

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Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch

Yoogo to launch largest transition to pure electric shared vehicles in Southern Hemisphere. 100 EVs to be available in Christchurch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

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Kiwi developers bring in $100 million, proving gaming is a big deal

New Zealand's game developers earned $100m this year, a 12% increase from last year, according to a survey by the New Zealand Game Developers Association.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

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Ara is preparing Kiwis for the future, with EV technology programme

Ara invests in new learning tool for Automotive Trades students, providing access to a hybrid car to expose them to emerging technology in the industry.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017