Technology

Ground-breaking cellular horticulture research
Scientists at Plant & Food Research are using their expertise in horticulture to explore the production of fruit without a tree, vine, or bush - instead using lab-grown plant cells.
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Aquaculture’s lateral thinking good for tech exporters
A new insights report released by NZTE looks at trends across the global aquaculture industry, with opportunities for Kiwi technology exporters across industry lines.
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EV charging manufacturer expands to Australia
Christchurch’s Evnex is heading across the Tasman as it expands its charging network across Australasia and is poised to make significant inroads into the Australian market.
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TradeWindow continues growth in Southeast Asia
TradeWindow has further expanded its reach into Southeast Asia, announcing a sales agency agreement with PT Electronic Data Interchange Indonesia, a leading Indonesian trade facilitator and a majority owned subsidiary of Indonesia’s biggest port operator.
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Wound repair research to aid sustainable wool exports
A US plastic surgeon’s research into wound repair is set to provide a boost for New Zealand’s regeneratively farmed wool exports.
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Prototype rug targets compostable wool exports
Wool researchers have developed a prototype plastic-free compostable rug under a $4.9m sustainability initiative, bringing New Zealand’s wool export industry closer to mass production of fully compostable carpets.
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Decarbonisation initiative to boost wool exports
A new multi-million dollar decarbonisation initiative at one of the country’s largest wool product manufacturers is set to reduce emissions by up to 30 percent and help boost wool product exports.
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Project targets sustainable apple production
A government-backed, industry-led 7-year research programme has been launched, which will help achieve the apple industry’s goal to be the global exemplar of sustainable production practices.
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Kiwi software provider notches up firsts
Kiwi fresh produce software provider Radford Software has onboarded leading Australian asparagus producer and distributor Raffa Fields to implement a packhouse system entirely remotely.
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NZ must grasp tech’s global growth opportunity
NZTech says there is serious risk that Aotearoa will miss opportunities for both economic growth and social improvement.
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Pandemic inspires NZ software product uptake
Kiwi fresh produce software provider Radfords has overcome initial Covid-related challenges to realign how it engages with global fresh produce businesses which are showing a renewed enthusiasm for automated post-harvest technologies.
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Imagr live in Japan; launches new hardware
After announcing its first international partnership deal with H2O Retailing Corporation in Japan in 2019, local tech company Imagr has gone live with its end-to-end autonomous checkout system in Osaka.
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2020 TIN Report: Unprecedented year for tech exporters
New Zealand's tech sector has continued its upward trajectory of growth for another financial year and is strongly positioned to take advantage of New Zealand’s unique performance.
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NZ Code to propel Kiwi software globally
The NZ Code trademark has been launched with the vision of increasing provenance and adding New Zealand to the global software map.
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Powering the digital supply chain for a Colombian exporter
In a world first, cutting-edge New Zealand software company Rfider is powering a next generation digital supply chain for the Latin American coffee industry.
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NZ eco-innovation finalists announced
Insulation made from clothing off-cuts, mushroom-derived construction material, and a robotic farming system are among ten finalists for New Zealand’s official environmental innovation competition. 
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AI called the 21st century’s number 8 wire
AI is the 21st century’s number 8 wire for Kiwi agriculture, a recently released artificial intelligence research report sheds more light on the subject.
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NZ’s growing international tech reputation
A constant stream of international business delegations are arriving in New Zealand to learn more about our innovation ecosystem and to look for the next big thing in tech.
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Vend takes North America by storm
Vend​ is recruiting 125 staff globally and 54 in Auckland, to meet the demands of increasing numbers of independent retailers globally who are looking to adopt retail technology to stay competitive.
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Obsession drives latest purchase for Shot Darts
A new piece of machinery has firmly positioned Katikati’s Shot Darts as a leader in the international darts industry, and will firml;y boost its export performance.
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