New Zealand (NZ) stories - Page 62
New Zealand’s first ever electric vehicle showcase breaks records
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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With a record number of visitors, 2,631 over two days, EVWorld NZ reflected the growing popularity of EVs throughout the country...
The EV revolution is coming faster than Kiwis think
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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New Zealand is on the verge of an exciting period for electric vehicles, according to experts at the evworld NZ showcase.
Media Design School and ESL team up for a major tournament
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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media design school
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esports
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creative technologies
ESL Australia partners with Media Design School to support the growing esports scene in Australia and New Zealand.
Cars, bikes and clean energy, evworld NZ roundup
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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NZ's evworld shines, transforming opinions on EV viability; BMW's finesse to Tesla's charm dazzle attendees toward a greener future.
Battery storage could be key to an emission-free NZ
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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cleantech
Battery storage has the potential to provide value for New Zealand's power system, according to research by Transpower.
The first Kiwi e-truck has arrived and it’s taking out your trash
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Christchurch will be the first city in the Southern Hemisphere to put a 100% electric residential waste collection truck into service...
Get ready for the Curious Critters Club, an AR experience for kids
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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gaming
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ar, vr & metaverse
Curious Critters Club, an augmented reality experience, has launched in New Zealand bringing weird and wonderful creatures to life.
Meridian and Yoogo create an all electric car-sharing service in Christchurch
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Yoogo to launch largest transition to pure electric shared vehicles in Southern Hemisphere. 100 EVs to be available in Christchurch.
Kiwi developers bring in $100 million, proving gaming is a big deal
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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gaming
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New Zealand's game developers earned $100m this year, a 12% increase from last year, according to a survey by the New Zealand Game Developers Association.
Ara is preparing Kiwis for the future, with EV technology programme
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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Ara invests in new learning tool for Automotive Trades students, providing access to a hybrid car to expose them to emerging technology in the industry.
Kiwi companies team up to promote VR in NZ
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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The New Zealand VR/AR Association and AR/VR Garage have partnered to boost the growth of the virtual and augmented reality sector in New Zealand.
Passengers are landing in the future with holographic tech on display at Auckland Airport
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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biosecurity
The hologram will give a 3D display of biosecurity risk items and explain why they aren’t allowed in New Zealand...
Solarcity and Vodafone team up to transform Kiwi houses into smart homes
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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smart home
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Solarcity and Vodafone collaborate, unveiling a smart home revolution for Kiwis with IoT-powered energy savings.
No Jedi is complete without a trusty droid: Sphero unveils Star Wars robots
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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Sphero's latest Star Wars robots, including R2-D2 and the ominous BB-9E, hit the market, thrilling fans galaxy-wide.
Use the Force Luke: Lenovo and Disney reveal Star Wars AR experience
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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star wars
Lenovo and Disney introduce Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, an augmented reality product allowing fans to experience Star Wars in a whole new way.
Sony’s Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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sony
Sony Mobile introduces Xperia XZ1 with Motion Eye camera, 3D scanning technology, HDR display and Hi-Resolution Audio.
Million dollar investment speeds up Hawke’s Bay rural broadband
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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Taylor Broadband and WASP Broadband are merging to create one of New Zealand's largest rural internet providers. #broadband #technology.
Everything you need to know about evworld NZ
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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Rev up for evworld NZ – the essential expo for electric vehicle aficionados, showcasing the latest in EV tech this September in Manukau.
Ultra-fast broadband is coming your way as government invests another $270 million
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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The government allocates NZD $270 million to extend Ultra-Fast Broadband to 190 more towns and improve rural internet access for 74,000 homes and businesses.
The Green Party plans on stomping out the flames of re-carbonisation
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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The Green Party announced that they will pass binding climate change legislation within their first 100 days in office.