NZ a world leader in many biotech areas – nationwide report

01 December 2020

What New Zealand has over most other countries includes the fact that the country has strict quarantine standards and border security, the report says.

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Digital Council for Aotearoa New Zealand #weeknotes (31)

26 November 2020

Pockets of Aotearoa and the public sector have been busy embracing technologies, growing expertise, growing data, creating apps, downloading apps, making games, playing games, buying the latest devices. That was the easy part. The hard work is now to come — that is, tending to an ecosystem that fully harnesses innovation, grows trust and embeds … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Launch – Update 2"

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NZ can play key part in pharmaceutical and consumer health

26 November 2020

New Zealand has huge capabilities in growing plants for medicine for the soaring pharmaceutical and consumer health industry, a defining new biotech economic study report says.  The landmark BioTechNZ study analysed the state of biotechnology and its impact and benefits for the New Zealand economy and society. New Zealand coupled with its wealth of knowledge … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Launch – Update 2"

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NZ ranked 4th in the world for biotech innovation potential

24 November 2020

It highlights the importance of biotech and how it can contribute to New Zealand’s economic growth and diversification, as well as its ability to help make New Zealand cleaner, healthier and more prosperous.

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FinTechNZ Launch – Update 2

DAY 2:  WELLINGTON Wow! Another great turn-out in Wellington last night. FinTech is certainly happening in Wellington, and our guest of honour was definitely the highlight of the programme. The Honourable Jacqui Dean – Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and Minister of Small Business – spoke about how fast FinTech is growing in New … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Launch – Update 2"
08 February 2017
Industry News

FinTechNZ Launch – Update 1

DAY 1:  CHRISTCHURCH Wow! What a fantastic turn-out in Canterbury last night. FinTech is obviously important to the ‘mainland’.  🙂 We were very fortunate to deliver our first launch presentation to a highly engaged audience, as Cantabrians usually are once they get to know you in person, and have seen you around a few times.  … Continue reading "FinTechNZ Launch – Update 1"
07 February 2017
Industry News

FinTechNZ will totally transform the economy

New Zealand’s biggest and smartest financial businesses are coming together with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) around the launch of FinTechNZ, to take place in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland next week. With the support of NZTech, FinTechNZ will bring together innovative companies across the diverse financial services industry, to become key contributors … Continue reading "FinTechNZ will totally transform the economy"
01 February 2017
Industry News

NZ’s first fintech umbrella organisation to be launched

A New Zealand tech leader today announced an initiative to bring together the national financial technology (fintech) community. Augen Software Group director and NZTech chair Mitchell Pham made the announcement to set up FinTechNZ at the inaugural Finnotec 2016 conference in Auckland today. The event was organised by fintech company SavvyKiwi, whose founder is passionate … Continue reading "NZ’s first fintech umbrella organisation to be launched"
11 November 2016
Industry News

Fintech Innovation Challenge is now accepting entries

If you are a fintech startup with the potential to transform the financial services industry, don’t miss the opportunity to get in front of key influencers, decision-makers and potential business partners, enter the Fintech Innovation Challenge.
12 August 2016