Grow Wellington

01 Sep 2010 Do you have a great Cleantech idea? The New Zealand Cleantech Challenge is a hunt for the most promising clean technology ideas anywhere in New Zealand.

01 Sep 2010 2011 World Class New Zealand Awards Nominations are open for one of the country’s most prestigious honours, the World Class New Zealand Awards that are presented by Kea and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.

24 Aug 2010 Support Wellington’s film community Wellington film maker, Jason Stutter's, film Predicament opens in cinemas August 26. This film shows off Wellington's talent in many ways; two of the film's leads are from Wellington: Jemaine Clement (from Flight of the Conchords) and newcomer Hayden Frost, who plays the main character.

23 Aug 2010 Opportunity knocks for our region’s manufacturers Grow Wellington is keen to hear from manufacturers who are looking for a cost effective way of getting a technology project off the ground. It wants to get the word out about the ‘Summer of Tech’ programme - a fantastic opportunity for the region’s manufacturers to fast track research and development projects.

19 Aug 2010 The Wellington region is a bright spot of innovation Thanks to you, the region’s innovative entrepreneurial people 1233 bright business ideas were submitted to the Bright Ideas Challenge.

19 Aug 2010 Ever dreamt of seeing the world – expenses paid? If you see yourself as an enterprising individual who would like to travel the world and help out in local communities, Your Big Year, could be just what you’re looking for.

10 Aug 2010 Better businesses aim of PM's Business Scholarships Prime Minister John Key has launched a pilot $1 million scholarship scheme to boost the capability of New Zealand businesses, particularly those with a focus on exporting.

09 Aug 2010 IPhone Delivers Dinner Deals Direct Diners will be able to find all of the deals available in the upcoming Wellington on a Plate festival in an iPhone application which is gunning to become the world's most convenient voucher book.

09 Aug 2010 Calling all Kiwi companies - market entry business competition UK Trade & Investment’s UK-Market Entry (UK-ME) business competition has been launched to find and assist companies ready to do business in the UK. UK-ME is supported by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, HSBC and Oury Clark.

29 Jul 2010 Local company stars at Internet Industry Awards Wellington based company StarNow has taken out two of the top five New Zealand Internet Industry awards for 2010.

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