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WWF-New Zealand Welcomes New Green Growth Report

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Peter Hardstaff, WWF-New Zealand climate change spokesperson said: "This report is a useful addition to the growing body of evidence demonstrating the potential benefits of more sustainable economic development for New Zealand. "Particularly

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Amazon moves Lord of the Rings production from New Zealand to UK

The Verge

Although the first season was filmed in New Zealand, as with Peter Jackson’s movies, Amazon now says pre-production on season two will begin early next year in the UK while season one post-production continues in New Zealand through June. It’s not clear exactly where the series will be shot.

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Sectors where New Zealand startups are poised to win

TechCrunch

As a remote island nation in the middle of the South Pacific, New Zealand is experiencing the stirrings of a burgeoning startup scene. The country has historically been capital-starved, but recent investments from the government and foreign investors have significantly increased access to early-stage venture capital funding.

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When fundraising, New Zealand startup founders should play the ‘Kiwi card’

TechCrunch

New Zealand, a country of 5 million people in the South Pacific, has witnessed a shifting tech startup landscape over the last couple of years. Founders and VCs in New Zealand are hopeful that the increase in funding from multiple sources is a signal that technology might just become the country’s next big industry.

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[FREE WEBINAR] Charitable Online Solicitation: Is Your Nonprofit Compliant?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Demonstrating commitment to compliance and responsible governance can help solidify your status as a well-run organization with a mission worthy of support. Today, potential mission partners have abundant giving opportunities, and trust matters. Trust is key to success in online fundraising.

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Blackbird’s latest $1B AUD fund signals maturation of Australian, New Zealand venture scene

TechCrunch

The Australian and New Zealand startup community will see a boost in funding this year. A decade ago, most Australian and in particular New Zealand institutional investors didn’t want to put their money anywhere near tech startups. ” Sectors where New Zealand startups are poised to win.

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[FREE WEBINAR] How to Use Behavioral Economics to Build a Successful Monthly Giving Program

Nonprofit Tech for Good

However, the psychological factors that govern whether a donor will opt into a monthly giving program are still not well understood. Now in its fourth edition, this year’s report provides technology benchmarks for Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States and Canada.

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