Christchurch stories

New Zealand AI startup Contented raises AUD $4.1m seed round to speed UK and US expansion and triple headcount in coming months.

Christchurch AI startup Contented raises NZD $4.1m seed round to grow its meeting-minutes platform and push into Australia, UK and US.

Spark and Icehouse will run free nationwide AI and productivity workshops to help New Zealand SMEs lift performance and overcome tech barriers.

Enatel opens a new multi-million-dollar Christchurch hub, uniting 200 staff to scale high-tech battery charger exports from New Zealand.

Enatel opens an 8000sqm high-tech plant in Christchurch, uniting staff and boosting export capacity for its specialised battery chargers.

Aspire Systems acquires New Zealand-founded Assurity, creating a 900-strong quality engineering group to boost AI-driven software testing.

Evnex unveils the locally made E2 Flex smart charger at NZD $799, targeting budget EV owners as home charging demand and battery sizes grow.

Christchurch-built AI platform Caitlyn stars at AWS re:Invent, showcasing secure, explainable enterprise search for sensitive data.

GovHack’s 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.

Jade Software to acquire Contec, enhancing its SaaS portfolio and boosting annual revenue by up to 25% through expansion in global dairy supply chain software.

Christchurch’s Sugarloaf transmission tower celebrates 60 years, remaining vital for TV, radio, emergency services, and digital connectivity across Canterbury.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched its first New Zealand store in Auckland, kicking off a USD $75m expansion across the country and creating over 80 jobs.

RAD marks five years empowering New Zealand youth with digital skills by refurbishing laptops and bridging technology gaps nationwide.

Bolt's Auckland launch sparks rapid growth, with drivers up 350% and riders nearly 600%, reshaping the city’s daily transport scene since June.

Nine teams from across Australia and New Zealand will compete in Melbourne for X-Golf’s tech-driven X-League championship, blending golf with advanced simulator technology.

Localcoin ATM has paid Jolly Billboards in Bitcoin for a Christchurch campaign, marking a pioneering use of crypto in New Zealand's traditional advertising sector.

MintHC has strengthened its team with eight new hires in strategy, creative, digital, and client services to meet rising client demand and drive growth.

Over 1,200 New Zealand schoolgirls are gaining first-hand tech industry experience through ShadowTech25, aiming to boost female representation in technology careers.

FortHill Fund launches a NZD $50 million raise to expand its industrial property portfolio across Auckland, Christchurch, and Otago amid rising demand.

WebPros has acquired Christchurch-based Comet Backup to expand its global data protection services and enhance web hosting solutions worldwide.