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Adams targets UFB land access, power line use in proposed law change
Unified Communications

Adams targets UFB land access, power line use in proposed law change

Amy Adams wants to reduce consenting delays affecting an estimated 15 percent of households in the government-sponsored UFB roll out.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2015
Wynyard seeks $45 million in placement, share purchase plan to fund growth
Contracts

Wynyard seeks $45 million in placement, share purchase plan to fund growth

Wynyard Group wants to raise $45 million in a discounted share offer to fund more staff and product development as it chases global growth.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015
Kim Dotcom gets interim reprieve from asset seizure
Megaupload

Kim Dotcom gets interim reprieve from asset seizure

Kim Dotcom and his fellow Megaupload co-accused Bram van der Kolk have won a reprieve from having assets seized by the Crown and passed onto the US.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015
Spark plans $100 million share buyback to gear up balance sheet
Unified Communications

Spark plans $100 million share buyback to gear up balance sheet

The buyback aims to return Spark's gearing to a more appropriate level after the sale of Telecom Rentals and its share of Telecom Cook Islands.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
Changes ahead as Sky TV announces new developments
Unified Communications

Changes ahead as Sky TV announces new developments

Sky outlined three key developments; its partnership with Vodafone, Neon service and online access for certain sporting events.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
Orion Health reports $61M full-year loss, beats prospectus on recurring revenue
Partner Programmes

Orion Health reports $61M full-year loss, beats prospectus on recurring revenue

Healthcare system software developer Orion Health reported a $60.8 million loss in line with its strategy to grow revenues before becoming profitable.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
2degrees posts reduced loss of $33.6 mln, will launch UFB bundled offer soon
Unified Communications

2degrees posts reduced loss of $33.6 mln, will launch UFB bundled offer soon

Two Degrees is still burning cash but has once again reduced its financial losses, recording a $33.6 million net loss for calendar 2014.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Rakon back to profit
Rakon

Rakon back to profit

Rakon returns to profit with a USD $3.2 million net gain after closing its UK plant and shifting production to India and NZ, despite doubling its debt.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 21st May 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Xero appoints new CFO
Fintech

Xero appoints new CFO

Xero changed its recruitment tactics for senior executives earlier this year after the departure of two senior managers who weren't the right fit.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015
Wearable tech start-up launches US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign
Wearables

Wearable tech start-up launches US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign

Kiwi start-up I Measure U has launched a US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign today on Californian-based platform, Indiegogo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015
Is the $2 million equity crowdfunding limit too low?
Peer-to-peer lending

Is the $2 million equity crowdfunding limit too low?

The $2 million limit on equity crowdfunding may be revised up over time, says Snowball Effect co-founder Josh Daniell.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015
Enprise ekes out small annual profit in drive to grow NZ market
Unified Communications

Enprise ekes out small annual profit in drive to grow NZ market

Accounting software reseller Enprise Group posted an annual profit in its first filing on the NZAX as it places greater emphasis on the NZ market.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Punakaiki first fund to do NZ equity crowdfunding; raises $660,000 on debut
Initial Public Offering

Punakaiki first fund to do NZ equity crowdfunding; raises $660,000 on debut

Tech investor Lance Wiggs' Punakaiki Fund has launched the first equity crowdfunding campaign for a private equity fund in New Zealand.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
GeoOp widens annual loss as it chases US customers
Shares

GeoOp widens annual loss as it chases US customers

GeoOp, the workforce management app, widened its annual loss as it invests in product development and adding new customers.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2015
NZ govt gives up chasing NextWindow R&D grants
Physical Security

NZ govt gives up chasing NextWindow R&D grants

The government has given up on trying to claw back $3.9 million in research and development grants paid to failed touchscreen developer NextWindow.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015
Seven startups gain repayable government grants totalling $3.15 million
Physical Security

Seven startups gain repayable government grants totalling $3.15 million

Seven government grants, totaling $3.15 million, have been awarded to New Zealand startups through technology business incubators.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015
Chorus says RMA fix needed as fibre rollout stumbles
Unified Communications

Chorus says RMA fix needed as fibre rollout stumbles

Chorus urges government to amend the Resource Management Act, citing lengthy fibre installation delays for multi-unit properties and shared driveways.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Jade Software narrows FY loss as Master Terminal unit growth beats expectations
Jade Software

Jade Software narrows FY loss as Master Terminal unit growth beats expectations

Jade Software narrowed its annual loss as revenue at its Master Terminal port management software grew at a faster pace than expected.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2015