Monthly Archives: August 2012

Location-based intelligence industry a hidden NZ gem

Posted on August 30, 2012 by sticknz

It’s one of those ‘hidden’ industries, ripe for an explosion in growth with the increasing use of smart phones and tablets, of which Joe Public is mostly unaware. One of its (self-aware) challenges is its name – geospatial – which … Continue reading →

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Gunning for better play; Makerspace takes aim at crowdfunding

Posted on August 28, 2012 by sticknz

The Wellington Makerspace [TWMS] wants to build a better gun, well that’s not strictly true. The community actually play a lot of what are commonly known as first person shooters [FPS], such as Medal of Honor, Battlefield, Team Fortress and … Continue reading →

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A suggestion for the ATI EB…..and a ‘to note’

Posted on August 23, 2012 by sticknz

With the makeup and function of the Advanced Technology Institute Establishment Board recently made public; dispensing a suggestion is decidedly easy before they get a huge job underway. So, on that front, assuming the ATI’s brief is relatively wide ranging, … Continue reading →

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US Federal Appeal Court upholds gene Myriad Gene patent after referral from Supreme Court

Posted on August 21, 2012 by sticknz

By guest blogger Doug Calhoun A US appeals court has for a second time upheld the validity of the Myriad Genetics gene patent.  In its 16 August 2012 decision: the same judges again decided 2 to 1 in favour of … Continue reading →

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Dear ATI Establishment Board,

Posted on August 16, 2012 by sticknz

Welcome to the gig. You have an interesting (to say the least) and challenging brief to frame up the Advanced Technology Institute (your terms of reference will be most enlightening). I do worry though when I hear rumours of outside … Continue reading →

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‘White label’ opportunity for number one food app

Posted on August 14, 2012 by sticknz

While there’s a great deal of satisfaction in creating a mobile device app that people use, and come back to frequently, there’s a bigger game eyed for Fast, Fresh & Tasty. The Wellington-originated app provides updated recipes, with a strong … Continue reading →

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“So Makerspace, can you create this?” – workshop eases into existence

Posted on August 9, 2012 by sticknz

A couple of months into its life, and The Wellington’s MakerSpace is finding its feet, getting into gear as a physical product incubator for people testing their ideas. Co-founder Lee Bennett says as businesses around the place learn of its … Continue reading →

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Take that Jamie Oliver! – F,F & T the app-ening thing

Posted on August 7, 2012 by sticknz

There’s something intrinsically appealing about a company that plies its trade as digital media consultants pulling off a coup in the smart phone app area. Wellington Click Suite, an 18 year veteran in the interactive space, “uses our skills for … Continue reading →

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Startup junkie looking to bring weekend experience to Northland

Posted on August 2, 2012 by sticknz

Northlander Larissa Matheson found the Auckland Startup Weekend (June 15 – 17) so inspiring, she got herself down to the Wellington version (July 27 – 29). Considering that two days before the Auckland event she’d never heard of the entrepreneur/business … Continue reading →

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