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EY New Zealand names 16 finalists for entrepreneur award

The shortlist spans software, biotech and retail, highlighting the breadth of New Zealand firms vying for EY's 2026 entrepreneur prize.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Blockworks to show how New Zealand business is rapidly changing

Business and government leaders will hear how blockchain could improve data control, security and efficiency across key sectors at an Auckland conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018

Trineo

The game is on for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists

Finalists in the 2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards will be pitching 'Dragons Den' style to a panel of judges this week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018

EY Entrepreneur of the Year

Auckland creative agency's CEO chosen as finalist in worldwide entrepreneur competition

Little Giant CEO Mark Hurley is one of 17 finalists for Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the Year competition.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017

Global Stories

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EduTech

LearnUpon buys AI course creator Courseau, launches new tools

LearnUpon buys AI-native course builder Courseau and unveils new tools, leadership hires and offices ahead of full 2026 integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026

Hybrid & Remote Work

29-year-old EY finalist founded and bootstrapped world's fastest-growing pdf software company

Kiwi entrepreneur Max Ferguson, founder of software company Lumin, is a finalist in the 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021

Callaghan Innovation

Trends publisher defers comment on suspension of Callaghan R&D grant

Trends Publishing International chairman David Johnson says he can't comment on specific allegations following the suspension of a three-year resea.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2014

Stories from Other Regions

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Unified Communications

EY names 24 finalists for Ireland entrepreneur award

The shortlist spans the island and includes firms employing more than 3,000 people, as EY marks the 29th year of its award programme.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally

Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025