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Martin Jetpack reviews ASX listing as Chinese investor commits A$50M

New Zealand jetpack maker, Martin Aircraft Co, has secured more than twice the $25 million funding it has been seeking in a proposed initial public.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014

Unified Communications

Industry experts to discuss Christchurch's digital future

Christchurch is unique in the world, combining the rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband with the rebuilding of the city following its devastating earthquakes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2014

Wireless Networks

Free Wi-Fi at Christchurch Hospital

Christchurch Hospital teams up with Snap, launching a 6-month trial of free Wi-Fi for patients and visitors, enhancing connectivity and care.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2014

Unified Communications

Christchurch suburbs hot for fibre says Enable

Rolleston, Burnside and Addington lead Christchurch's sprint to fibre broadband, with over 20% connectivity. Enable highlights surging local demand.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2014

Partner Programmes

Wynyard Group joins forces with NZ Police... tackles crime through tech

Wynyard Group allies with NZ Police to revolutionise crime-fighting via a high-tech partnership, eyeing global impact.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2014

Unified Communications

Seek: Canterbury on show as talent demand grows...

Canterbury's talent market booms, seeing a 16% increase in job ads, with sectors like HR and marketing leading growth post-2011 earthquake rebuild.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2014

Unified Communications

Vodafone HQ leads the way as Christchurch CBD gaps fill up fast

The notion of a donut effect in the Christchurch CBD, with new developments on the fringes but few buildings in the centre, is being rapidly dispelled.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2014

Unified Communications

Enable unveils new Christchurch school fibre broadband plans

Network provider Enable has announced plans to connect 33 more Christchurch schools to fibre broadband by the end of 2015.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2014

Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ commits to $50m Christchurch HQ revamp

Vodafone to establish $50m South Island HQ in Christchurch to bring together staff and support recovery and growth of the city.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Christchurch stories

Earthquakes

High Court makes declarations on EQC flooding risk policy

The High Court in Wellington has made a number of declarations outlining how the Earthquake Commission can deal with claims stemming from loss of l.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2014

Sales

NZ manufacturing sales rise 0.4% in 3rd-qtr, as metal offsets slide in dairy, meat

New Zealand manufacturing sales rose in the third quarter as an increase in output of metal building products offset a decline in volumes for both.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2014

Partner Programmes

Alliance hires former Fletcher exec Surveyor to head up meat group

Alliance Group, the world's largest processor and exporter of sheepmeat, has hired former Fletcher Building executive David Surveyor to head up the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2014

Investors

Auckland housing market values rise 5 percent in three months

The latest Qotable Value residential housing sales figures further confirm the Auckland housing market is kicking off again, with values in some ar.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014

Fletcher Building

Mitre 10 annual sales rise 10% on back of Auckland, Christchurch activity

Mitre 10, the hardware chain, said full-year sales rose 10 percent to exceed $1 billion for the first time, driven by demand in Christchurch and Au.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014

Smiths City starts search for new CEO after Hellings signals exit

Smiths City Group, the Christchurch-based retail chain, is looking for a new chief executive after long-serving head Rick Hellings said he plans to.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014

CORRECT: Singapore's GIC expands NZ presence, buying into 5 Westfield malls

GIC, the Singaporean investment fund, has entered a joint venture with Scentre Group, the trans-Tasman Westfield mall owner and operator, paying $1.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014

Apps

Kiwi Bright Sparks announces leading young tech heads

Bright Sparks 2014 finalists have been announced and the group innovative winners, all between 12-17, are already making tracks in the digital industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2014