Imagine going from a New Zealand university lecture hall to working alongside NASA engineers in California. That’s exactly what happened for six Kiwi students in 2024, thanks to the New Zealand Space Scholarship—a program that places top STEM students in paid internships at NASA’s world-leading research centres. With 2025 applications now closed, all eyes are … Read more
Discover how New Zealand tech leader Evan Cummack rose from Wellington to Silicon Valley, leading innovation at Twilio, Fin.com, and now Aerospike. From the quiet suburbs of Wellington to the heart of Silicon Valley, Evan Cummack is proof that New Zealand talent can drive some of the world’s most important tech innovations. Over the past … Read more
Discover how New Zealand entrepreneur Ryan Johnson launched ProFellow.com from Silicon Valley, helping people worldwide find fully funded fellowships in 2025. In a world full of fast exits and flashy unicorns, one Kiwi entrepreneur quietly built something different—something that’s changing lives across the globe. From NZ to Silicon Valley: Ryan Johnson’s Journey Ryan Johnson, a … Read more
When Vend was founded in 2009 by Kiwi entrepreneur Vaughan Fergusson, few could’ve predicted its evolution from a small New Zealand startup to a global leader in retail technology—eventually culminating in a $455 million acquisition by Lightspeed in 2021. Today, Vend remains one of New Zealand’s most celebrated tech success stories, and its influence continues … Read more
New Zealand workers on the lowest rung of the pay scale are to get a modest but significant pay rise from 1 April 2025. Part of the government’s ongoing review of wages standards and the drive to take wages in line with economic stability, the Minimum wage will rise by 1.5%, to $23.50 an hour. … Read more
Discover the journey of Guy Horrocks—New Zealand’s iPhone app pioneer turned global founder, advisor, investor, artist, and community builder in 2025. In the world of global tech entrepreneurship, few stories are as bold, creative, and quietly influential as that of Guy Horrocks. A Kiwi founder who started building iPhone apps before the App Store existed, … Read more
The New Zealand Government has increased its support for citizens through better financial assistance measures, which became active in 2025 as living expenses continue to grow globally. During 2025, the NZ cost of living payment represents an essential federal program that offers financial assistance to low-to-middle-income workers, pensioners, and families to combat inflationary pressures. … Read more
New Zealanders on the cusp of retirement or already living the golden years are cause to look forward to a brighter 2025. The government has officially given the go-ahead for a rise in the New Zealand Superannuation (NZ Super) payment rates as a package to help seniors cope with the rising cost of living. Whether … Read more
The increasing cost of living coupled with continuous inflation compels older New Zealanders to heavily depend on the Superannuation (NZ Super) pension benefits. The NZ government has adjusted the payment schedule together with benefit amount and eligibility standards for pension benefits. All citizens who wish to get their April 2025 pension payments should check all … Read more