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Health Technologies

Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY

Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016

Digital Signage

NEC NZ ups local smart city focus

NEC New Zealand showcased its smart city suite of offerings to central and local government leaders in Wellington last week.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2016

Uber

Christchurch, Uber has landed

Uber rolls into Christchurch offering free rides, promising to shake up local transport and aid the city's rebuild.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016

Unified Communications

Enable sets ambitious Christchurch UFB roll-out targets

Enable has announced it plans to roll-out fast broadband to 33,000 more homes and businesses in the Christchurch area.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015

Unified Communications

Christchurch's love affair with fibre broadband continues

Christchurch businesses and consumers are jumping onboard with fibre broadband with uptake of 35% in some areas.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2015

Unified Communications

Update: Vodafone network back in business

The cause of this morning's mobile issue was a core network router problem in Christchurch, which led to mobile voice and TXT services problems.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Christchurch stories

Hi-Tech Awards

Who made the cut? Finalists announced for NZ Hi-Tech Awards

Entries this year were scattered from Kaitia to Invercargill, resulting in a record number of entries – 30 percent up on last year.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017

Spark

Spark to return to Chch CBD in 'striking' new Cathedral Square office

Spark to return to Christchurch CBD with new office in Cathedral Square. Building set to be ready by July 2019. #Spark #Christchurch #CBD.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017

Marketing Technologies

TIN report showcases New Zealand's tech prowess to investors

The Technology Investment Network's 201report has revealed the extent of technology's reach in what's now New Zealand's third biggest export secto.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016

Software Development

Bigger, better and stronger: Global Office celebrates return to Christchurch CBD

In the aftermath of the 2011 quake, Global Office has resurrected as a tech Phoenix in Christchurch's rejuvenating CBD.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016

NZTech

Kiwis should stop thinking small with technology, says industry expert

One of the newest board members at NZTech believes New Zealand's tech impact on the world doesn't have to be small.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016

Unified Communications

Vodafone 'excited' to bring new services to Kiwi homes and businesses

Vodafone NZ gears up to launch 1Gbps fibre broadband, fuelling Kiwi connectivity with cutting-edge digital services.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Cartech

Unemployment in tech the equivalent to 'economic climate change', says expert

Tech job losses are akin to 'economic climate change,' says Kathryn Myronuk of Singularity University, warning of drastic impacts as automation advances.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016

Opinion

Announcing New Zealand's next innovation hotspot...Christchurch?!

Christchurch blossoms into NZ's tech scene; promising to be the latest innovation hub with big names investing for a high-tech future.

By Jonathan Cotton • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Facebook

Is social media the way to go in a crisis?

During Christchurch's 5.7 earthquake, millions turned to Rebuild Christchurch on Facebook, illustrating social media's vital role in crisis communication.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016