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Students worldwide join forces to tackle Waikato’s waste problems
Sustainability

Students worldwide join forces to tackle Waikato’s waste problems

A global design-thinking relay has helped turn Raglan waste concerns into reusable-box ideas aimed at curbing single-use packaging in Waikato.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Blockworks Hackfest celebrates 2018 winners
Blockchain

Blockworks Hackfest celebrates 2018 winners

Blockchain goes beyond cryptocurrency trading in New Zealand's Blockworks Hackfest, with 13 innovative ideas showcased.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2018
Tech with heart: Datacom kicks off annual hackathon in Auckland
Digital Transformation

Tech with heart: Datacom kicks off annual hackathon in Auckland

Datacom's annual Datacomp hackathon in Auckland has attracted hundreds of participants from across Australasia to develop innovative technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Wellington hackathon helps local non-profits create digital tools
Not for profit

Wellington hackathon helps local non-profits create digital tools

BizDojo Wellington played host to a charity hackathon last month, which brought together four NPOs to help them build digital solutions for their busi.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018
The young Kiwi teams taking innovative thinking into space
Space Technologies

The young Kiwi teams taking innovative thinking into space

Two local teams that recently travelled to France as part of the global ActInSpace semi-final event in Toulouse recently.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018
DIGMYIDEA Maori Innovation Challenge launches
Cloud Services

DIGMYIDEA Maori Innovation Challenge launches

The DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge is now open, with the competition calling on budding Māori digital entrepreneurs to put their ideas forward.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Apr 2018

Global Stories

Hackathon stories

OutSystems announces winners of 2024 Innovation Awards
Unified Communications

OutSystems announces winners of 2024 Innovation Awards

OutSystems has announced the winners of its 2024 Innovation Awards and Build for the Future Hackathon, recognising leading advancements in low-code development.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
OutSystems sees 30% rise in AI use among developers
Hyperscale

OutSystems sees 30% rise in AI use among developers

OutSystems reports a 30% annual rise in developers using AI tools, highlighting a shift towards AI-driven low-code platforms that boost productivity and quality.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
MongoDB launches pioneering AI Applications Program
Hyperscale

MongoDB launches pioneering AI Applications Program

MongoDB introduces the trailblazing MongoDB AI Applications Program, merging expertise with industry leaders to guide businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
RKVST takes part in Tokyo hackathon, showcases capabilities
Ransomware

RKVST takes part in Tokyo hackathon, showcases capabilities

RKVST has participated in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) 116 Hackathon that took place earlier this week in Japan.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023
Cybersecurity hackathon aims to boost digital awareness
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity hackathon aims to boost digital awareness

Global cybersecurity provider Secureworks is hopes growing digital literacy will also boost interest in the field.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
The Worthy Web Hackathon - 1,200 developers, 83 countries, and $40,000 in prizes
Application Performance Monitoring

The Worthy Web Hackathon - 1,200 developers, 83 countries, and $40,000 in prizes

Winners of The Worthy Web Hackathon announced: 1,200 developers from 83 countries competed for $40,000 in prizes.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
Australian women-focusd hackathon #SheHacks expands across Victoria
Hackers

Australian women-focusd hackathon #SheHacks expands across Victoria

Women-focused hackathon #SheHacks, run by Girl Geek Academy, will take place statewide across Victoria, Australia from February to April.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020
VMware shines spotlight on tech as a force for good
Virtualisation

VMware shines spotlight on tech as a force for good

VMware's vFORUM Singapore uplifted APSN with the award-winning APSNLive web platform, enabling persons with mild disabilities to connect and upskill.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Hackathon stories

PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates
EduTech

PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates

The PanIIT World of Technology Summit 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 3,500 delegates, focusing on digital transformation and innovation across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
NTT Research appoints Takashi Goto as Head of its Technology Promotion Team
Encryption

NTT Research appoints Takashi Goto as Head of its Technology Promotion Team

Takashi Goto is appointed as Head of Technology Promotion Team at NTT Research, responsible for exploring market potential for well-developed research concepts.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
National Missing Persons Hackathon returns for a second year
Hackathon

National Missing Persons Hackathon returns for a second year

The National Missing Persons Hackathon has taken place in Australia, with 650 participants generating leads for national missing person cases.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020