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New Zealand Impact Investing Network announces National Advisory Board
Social enterprise

New Zealand Impact Investing Network announces National Advisory Board

Eight Kiwis from around the country have been elected and appointed to form the National Advisory Board for Impact Investing in New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018
Christchurch social enterprise convention nabs prize at global event awards
Social enterprise

Christchurch social enterprise convention nabs prize at global event awards

Christchurch's Social Enterprise World Forum 2017 secures a strong second for Best Conference at Eventex Award, showcasing positive global change.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Social enterprise develops game for learning sign language
Gaming

Social enterprise develops game for learning sign language

The game has passed the prototype stage, and SeeCom are currently doing research to produce the full game version.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
NZ's first social impact investment fund goes live
Health Technologies

NZ's first social impact investment fund goes live

Investments will focus on expansion opportunities in sectors such as sustainable food production, agriculture technology, healthcare, clean energy.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018
Robotics

Three big tech trends critical for Kiwis in 2018

Demand for digital skills is set to outpace graduates in New Zealand, with smarter homes and medical drone trials also set to affect daily life.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Accelerator helps social enterprises get marginalised employees into work
Ministry of Social Development

Accelerator helps social enterprises get marginalised employees into work

Launchpad Work is an accelerator for enterprises wanting to provide jobs or training for those who face the greatest barriers to work.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Nelson not-for-profit electricity provider accepting payment in Bitcoin
DataCentre infrastructure

Nelson not-for-profit electricity provider accepting payment in Bitcoin

Nelson's NextGen Energy now accepts Bitcoin for bill payments, pioneering tech adoption and supporting local schools and charities with net profits.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Community startup and home care platform join forces to care for the elderly
Social enterprise

Community startup and home care platform join forces to care for the elderly

Together, WeVisit and Mycare aim to address some of the most essential, personal challenges facing New Zealanders.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
Change accelerator participants making positive social impact
Accelerator

Change accelerator participants making positive social impact

New Zealand has some statistics we can't be proud of right now, statistics around youth suicide, around homelessness, around incarceration.

By Kai Ping Lew • 7 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
Ākina Foundation announces new CEO, farewells Alex Hannant
Social enterprise

Ākina Foundation announces new CEO, farewells Alex Hannant

Akina's new CEO, Louise Aitken was previously the programme manager of global sustainability and social responsibility at Fonterra.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Urban farm raising capital with 'Broccoli bonds' on PledgeMe for social good
PledgeMe

Urban farm raising capital with 'Broccoli bonds' on PledgeMe for social good

Cultivate Christchurch gears up to plant seeds of change with 'Broccoli Bonds', merging investment with social impact.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Ākina Foundation wins AUT Business Support Award
Auckland University of Technology

Ākina Foundation wins AUT Business Support Award

The award recognises organisations that deliver quality products and services to help businesses maximise their endeavours.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Social enterprise helps measure impact and equips minority groups with IT skills
Social enterprise

Social enterprise helps measure impact and equips minority groups with IT skills

Luis Duenas, EmpowerSE CEO, has over 10 years of experience in the industry, with a career across non-for profit and corporate sectors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
NZ Post commits to supporting social enterprise
Supply Chain

NZ Post commits to supporting social enterprise

NZ Post is committing to purchase goods and services from at least three social enterprises over the next 12 months.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Social enterprise stories

Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day
Apple

Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day

Christchurch's Ethique clinches £500,000 in a record day to fuel fight against plastic waste with eco-friendly beauty bars.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Social enterprise Ethique launches second equity crowdfunding campaign
Apple

Social enterprise Ethique launches second equity crowdfunding campaign

Ethique demands funds for global expansion, launching its second equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe on 29 September, seeking USD $350k to USD $500k.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Social enterprise award winners training immigrants and creating jobs
Social enterprise

Social enterprise award winners training immigrants and creating jobs

Cottonseed is the winner of this year's Rotary Newmarket $10,000 Kick-Start Award, run in conjunction with the Ākina Foundation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017