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AI-driven campaign unites sport & poetry to inspire youth growth

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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The SCORES Network and Code and Theory launched 'Find Your Feet,' an AI-crafted campaign blending sport and poetry to inspire youth growth and confidence.
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Fujifilm launches X-E5 mirrorless camera with 40MP sensor

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Fujifilm launches the compact X-E5 mirrorless camera featuring a 40.2MP sensor, 5-axis stabilisation, and 6.2K video for versatile photography.
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Fujifilm Australia unveils retro-inspired digital camera

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Fujifilm Australia launches the retro-inspired X half digital camera, blending classic film features with modern digital tech for AUD $1,349 in June 2025.
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Amber Technology partners with Rycote for ANZ distribution

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Amber Technology has partnered with Rycote to distribute its premium microphone windshields and suspension systems across Australia and New Zealand.
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Ochno partners with Amber Technology for Australasia USB-C market

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Swedish tech company Ochno AB teams up with Amber Technology to bring their cutting-edge USB-C solutions to Australia and New Zealand, transforming unified communications.
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Blackmagic brings digital film prowess to Samsung & Google phones

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Blackmagic Design’s new app brings its digital film prowess to Android, offering Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel users advanced video features and seamless cloud collaboration.
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Australian & Kiwi SMBs increase AI investments for growth

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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SMBs in Australia and New Zealand are ramping up AI investments, with nearly half planning major boosts over five years to drive growth and innovation, a survey reveals.
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Team5pm forms data-driven content group with acquisition

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Data-focused video agency team5pm acquires Lijm Amsterdam to form a content group, capable of meeting the advanced demands of future Chief Marketing Officers.
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Mixed reality studio Dimension launches MAG virtual space

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Virtual production studio, Dimension, has launched MAG, a virtual space for users to interact and customise their Metashima characters.
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The Company We Keep appoints Charles Turner as Managing Director

Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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The Company We Keep strengthens leadership with new Managing Director, enhancing capabilities and reinforcing industry standing.
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Discovery partners with Google NZ to showcase Newshub content

Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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Warner Bros Discovery ANZ and Google have partnered to feature Newshub content on Google News Showcase, broadening its reach significantly.
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Team ITG Hires Phil Burroughes as Managing Director of Capture & Innovation

Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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Phil Burroughes has been hired as Managing Director of Capture and Innovation at Team ITG to lead sustainable marketing campaigns and tech innovations.
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Autodesk buys Auckland-based media production firm Moxion

Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Autodesk acquires Moxion, a digital dailies firm, to expand its focus on media production and offer more integrations and features.
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Weta Digital draws on cloud computing power of AWS to create movie magic

Tue, 8th Sep 2020
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Weta Digital has chosen Amazon Web Services as its technology partner to advance its visual effects and animation processes.
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Get ready to take the red pill: The Matrix is coming back

Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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Warner Bros Pictures and Lana Wachowski are bringing back Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss for another installment of The Matrix.
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Te Papa to take visitors down the rabbit hole this summer

Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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Te Papa invites Wellington visitors to explore Wonderland this summer, featuring an interactive journey through Alice's iconic adventures in popular culture.
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Victoria Uni students speak up for film dubbing

Fri, 1st Mar 2019
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Victoria Uni students gain hands-on experience in film dubbing and subtitling with new VoiceQ software, heralding a revolution in language and media training.
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VR film takes you on a tour or Eminem's hometown

Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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Step inside Eminem's Detroit with the 360-degree VR film *Marshall from Detroit*, offering fans an immersive night ride through his hometown.
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Neill Blomkamp's 'Conviction' is a prequel to BioWare's Anthem

Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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Director Neill Blomkamp partners with EA and BioWare to create 'Conviction', a live-action prequel short to the upcoming game Anthem, premiering February 15.
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New Zealand film production revenue still on the rise

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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New Zealand's film production revenue soared 15% to NZD $1.1 billion in 2017, with Auckland experiencing a remarkable 37% surge, Stats NZ reports.