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It's official, WhiteLabel NZ goes into liquidation
Crowdfunding

It's official, WhiteLabel NZ goes into liquidation

The story of WhiteLabelNZ has ended abruptly with the company's liquidation following an unsuccessful fundraising campaign.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2023
Whitelabel NZ fundraising effort fails to meet goal
Crowdfunding

Whitelabel NZ fundraising effort fails to meet goal

Whitelabel NZ's failed fundraising campaign and alleged misleading information about its business practices have raised concerns.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2022
The imminent failure of WhiteLabel NZ, liquidation next?
Crowdfunding

The imminent failure of WhiteLabel NZ, liquidation next?

Outsourced sales & marketing company, WhiteLabel NZ, faces financial troubles as staff leave & funds are owed. #BusinessNews #WhiteLabelNZ.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2022
This camera's easy installation is revolutionising security
Smart Home

This camera's easy installation is revolutionising security

LightCam's smart bulb design makes security camera installation as simple as screwing in a light bulb, revolutionising home surveillance with minimal hassle.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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

Stories from Other Regions

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FinTech Australia asks for policy rethink amid start-up funding woes
Fintech

FinTech Australia asks for policy rethink amid start-up funding woes

FinTech Australia calls for government policy revisions, citing capital raising challenges for startups and the need for stronger support from Austrade to boost the country's fintech reputation internationally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Aussie app startup raises $1M through crowd-sourced funding campaign
Health Technologies

Aussie app startup raises $1M through crowd-sourced funding campaign

Australian tech startup Cogniss raises $1.1m in successful equity crowdfunding campaign, exceeding its target and enabling plans for global growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
Plant a tree, save the planet: The Kiwis taking tech to the forest
Drones

Plant a tree, save the planet: The Kiwis taking tech to the forest

Auckland lawyer Nick Muir has founded TreeTime, an app that allows users to buy and track their own tree, helping to protect the environment.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2020
Aussie agritech company turns to equity crowdfunding to aid expansion
Agricultural Technology

Aussie agritech company turns to equity crowdfunding to aid expansion

Australian agritech firm DIT Technologies has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign via Birchal to fund its expansion across multiple states.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale
Crowdfunding

Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale

Spark New Zealand's charitable arm 'Spark Foundation' is eyeing up the sale of popular Kiwi not-for-profit crowdfunding platform Givealittle.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
Safety solutions startup wins 'radical generosity' funding
Crowdfunding

Safety solutions startup wins 'radical generosity' funding

Guardian Angel Security was one of five New Zealand businesses selected by 500 women (SheEO Activators) who contributed $1100 each.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2019
Major proptech trends impacting commercial real estate in 2019
Software-as-a-Service

Major proptech trends impacting commercial real estate in 2019

Automation is becoming a priority for commercial real estate firms, even as many still rely on spreadsheets and play catch-up on digital tools.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Feb 2019
Blockchain about to revolutionise housing
Data Protection

Blockchain about to revolutionise housing

Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Tā Koha: The new crowdfunding programme for Māori businesses
Digital Transformation

Tā Koha: The new crowdfunding programme for Māori businesses

Tā Koha will support Māori business and social ventures that wish to use 'crowd power' or whanau supporters to fund the kaupapa they care about most.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
PledgeMe raises $500,000 in just four days - so what are its plans?
Crowdfunding

PledgeMe raises $500,000 in just four days - so what are its plans?

New Zealand crowdfunding platform PledgeMe has raised $500,000 of its $900,000 equity crowdfunding goal in just four days.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Wellington tech companies benefit from record levels of early-stage investment
Crowdfunding

Wellington tech companies benefit from record levels of early-stage investment

The rising investment in the New Zealand technology sector is supposedly a reflection of its strong performance globally.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified

Water shortages, climate pressure and rapid urban growth are forcing planners to rethink housing, infrastructure and environmental protection across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018