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Thinxtra honoured for IoT operation and implementation

The IoT specialist network operator and solutions provider has been awarded two awards this year, and nominated for two more.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018

Marketing Technologies

Hi-Tech Trust appoints Spark's Jennifer Rutherford as new chair, Vend's Vaughan Rowsell as deputy chair

Rutherford has had a long and successful career in the tech sector including senior roles at Hewlett Packard and Cisco.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017

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Hi-Tech Awards stories

Agricultural Technology

Hectre wins two NZ Hi-Tech Awards for agritech innovation

The win underscores growing demand for imaging tools that cut fruit waste and help packhouses make faster, more accurate sorting decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026

Agricultural Technology

Tait Communications wins top NZ Hi-Tech Awards prize

The Christchurch company's half-billion-dollar revenue milestone and overseas expansion helped it beat rivals for Hi-Tech Company of the Year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 24th May 2026

Health Technologies

Goodair's Nosebuds wins design awards amid start-up nod

Early demand for Nosebuds has been reinforced by Gold and Red Dot honours, boosting Goodair’s bid to scale its drug-free breathing device.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Data Analytics

Auror named Hi-Tech Awards finalist on retail crime

Retail crime software used by more than six million workers has put Auror in contention for one of New Zealand's top tech prizes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Agricultural Technology

New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards names record 2026 finalists

More than 300 entries have made judging harder as the awards reflect a tech sector valued at over NZD $23 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Crypto

Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger as Bitcoin drive begins

Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger to its board as it plans to become New Zealand's first listed Bitcoin treasury firm on the NZX exchange.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

Māori

Elle Archer honoured at 2024 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards

Elle Archer, honoured as the Inspiring Individual at the 2024 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, exemplifies the growing influence of Māori professionals in Aotearoa's tech industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

EduTech

New Zealand developed AI system for education gains recognition

NZ Professor's AI system, Writer's Toolbox, wins award, revolutionising writing education in schools globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023

IBM

2020's Hi-Tech Awards winners are

The Hi-Tech awards serve to highlight those organisations who are working to further Kiwi innovation in the digital age.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020

Seek

Talent acquires Kiwi IT recruitment company

Talent has acquired ManpowerGroup's Experis in New Zealand, marking a significant growth milestone as they aim to ensure a seamless transition for all involved.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2019

IBM

The highest honours at the Hi-Tech Awards

A record-breaking crowd of close to 1100 attended the awards dinner, held to celebrate the successes of New Zealand hi-tech companies.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019

Seek

Tech recruitment firm Talent takes home coveted award

Tech recruitment specialist Talent has been honoured at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards, recognised for its significant contributions to New Zealand's tech sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019