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Inaugural WiT Queenstown unveils first speaker line-up 7th October 2025 /

Inaugural WiT Queenstown unveils first speaker line-up

WiT Queenstown has announced its first line-up of speakers, who come from tech companies in Asia, Australia and beyond.


DOC: New tech, new systems allowing 70+ jobs to be cut, saving $5.5m 28th July 2025 /

DOC: New tech, new systems allowing 70+ jobs to be cut, saving $5.5m

The Department of Conservation says it is taking advantage of new technology to cut a net 74 full-time equivalent jobs.


Tech bootcamp for Queenstown Lakes tourism, hospo operators 27th June 2025 /

Tech bootcamp for Queenstown Lakes tourism, hospo operators

Four Queenstown Lakes tourism and hospitality businesses will go through a technology bootcamp over the next six months to streamline their operations and inspire others to do the same.


Host-Tech 2025: Roger Sharp on Queenstown’s billion dollar tech opportunity 21st May 2025 /

Host-Tech 2025: Roger Sharp on Queenstown’s billion dollar tech opportunity

A long-term plan to grow a thriving technology sector in Queenstown Lakes is gaining momentum after achieving two important milestones, says Roger Sharp.


Govt seeks to unlock AI potential for NZ businesses 11th September 2024 /

Govt seeks to unlock AI potential for NZ businesses

The government is launching a new artificial intelligence programme to drive the uptake of the technology among New Zealand businesses.


Technology Queenstown secures funding partners 25th June 2024 /

Technology Queenstown secures funding partners

Technology Queenstown (TQ) has secured funding from Genesis Energy and SBS Bank, who will join the initiative as founding members.


Research project secures $8m to explore VR, AR opportunities in tourism 22nd April 2024 /

Research project secures $8m to explore VR, AR opportunities in tourism

A long-term research project has secured $8.2m to explore ways that new technology can support local tourism experiences and accessibility.


Invest, industrialise, prioritise – how operators should be preparing for AI 7th February 2024 /

Invest, industrialise, prioritise – how operators should be preparing for AI

Two new industry reports outline the impacts the technology could have on tourism and how businesses can prepare.


Tourism tech event revived, rebooted to include hospo as Host-Tech 2024 30th January 2024 /

Tourism tech event revived, rebooted to include hospo as Host-Tech 2024

An event focused on the technology that tourism and hospitality operators can use to build better businesses is coming to Queenstown in May.


Kiwi tourism software developer expands to US 8th December 2023 /

Kiwi tourism software developer expands to US

Tourism software developer Creative Technology NZ has expanded into the US market with its Odyssey product for multi-day tour operators.


Travel Cars launches social platform for travellers 4th December 2023 /

Travel Cars launches social platform for travellers

Camper and vehicle dealership Travel Cars New Zealand has launched a new social media platform for backpackers and travellers.


DHC launches first travel app for region 24th November 2023 /

DHC launches first travel app for region

Destination Hauraki Coromandel has launched what it calls the first ever travel app for visitors to the region.