Tourism stories - Page 3
New tech gives NZ tourism industry more insight into visitor travel patterns
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New tech launch bolsters NZ's tourism insight, offering detailed visitor travel patterns to propel industry growth.
IT job ads down, report finds
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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edutech
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it training
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healthtech
Job advertisements in the information technology sector have fallen 2.4%, despite the total number of online job advertisements growing by 1.1%.
Instagram loves New Zealand: Our most Instragrammed spots in 2016
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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instagram
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social media
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tourism
The top 10 most Instagrammed spots in New Zealand have been revealed, showcasing the country's stunning landscapes and photography skills.
Spark supports next phase of Rural Broadband Initiative for Kiwis
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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uc
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telco
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connectivity
New Zealand telco Spark welcomes the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative to improve internet speeds in rural areas.
We are not alone: NZ's tech industry now transcends local borders
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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government
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collaboration
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nztech
Size and location doesn't matter in the tech industry any more. New Zealand's innovation and expertise matches global levels.
Further $3.6m to help Kiwi business succeed internationally
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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trade
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tourism
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partners
Government allocates $3.6 million to New Zealand Story initiative, building the country's international profile. #exporters.
Lake Wanaka draws travellers to the region with hyperlapse video
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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digital entertainment
Stunning hyperlapse by Matthew Vandeputte highlights Lake Wanaka, set to attract hundreds of thousands with its mesmerising beauty.
NZ economy grows 0.8% in fourth quarter, on tourist spending, heated housing market
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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inflation
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tourism
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growth
The New Zealand economy expanded in the fourth quarter as tourists drove growth in retailing and accommodation, and property sales increased demand fo.
UPDATE: Air New Zealand forecasts fare discounts; yield pressure looming
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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air new zealand
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tourism
The only cloud on Air New Zealand's horizon in coming months will be yield pressure as it faces more competition from foreign-owned airlines due to lo.
Millennium & Copthorne lifts annual profit 11%, on the back of CDL gains
Tue, 10th Feb 2015
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shares
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stock market
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tourism
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand, one of New Zealand's largest hotel operators, has lifted annual profit 11 percent and its dividend after.
NZ guest nights jump to a record in September on rise in international travellers
Wed, 12th Nov 2014
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statistics nz
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trade
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tourism
NZ sees record guest nights in September, boosted by a surge in international visitors according to Statistics New Zealand.
Tech sector concerned at slip in education standards
Mon, 30th Dec 2013
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government
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ict
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software
New Zealand's tech sector is alarmed as the latest OECD PISA survey shows a significant drop in education standards, endangering future competitiveness.
Start-up sessions: itravelnz
Thu, 8th Dec 2011
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smartphones
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reviews
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cloud services
In a new column, IT Brief editor Angelique Jurd looks at a promising start-up that’s creating and innovating with technology.
Kiwi companies need to spend money to make money
Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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government
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nzict
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investment
New Zealand must invest in R&D to revitalise its economy, says IRL’s deputy CEO Stein, urging businesses to innovate amid increased government funding.
Welly woes
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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intel
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branding
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tourism
Although this month’s fail may not qualify as a celebrity fail per say, we think it fits into this category and definitely merits some attention.
IBM reveals NZ Innovation Index
Tue, 23rd Feb 2010
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government
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ibm
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productivity
Partnering with the University of Auckland, IBM's 2010 Innovation Index finds New Zealand's innovation rate stagnant since 2000, with only farming excelling.
A diverse role
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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edutech
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uc
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software development
Mainfreight CIO Kevin Drinkwater on the juggling act of a CIO: balancing swift solution delivery, keeping costs down, and navigating the cloud revolution.