Auth0 has launched a new social impact platform that aims to provide secure access for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises.

Melinda Gates is reportedly investing US$50 million in a new initiative to attract more women to the technology sector, starting with roots in the United States.

This month Christchurch has hosted two key events designed to encourage social entrepreneurship and innovation within New Zealand, with a particular focus on climate change and sustainability.

"As more social sector organisations recognise AI’s potential, we all have a role to play in supporting their work for a better world."

The Cookie Project, a social enterprise based in New Zealand, has completed a New Zealand first with its first, real person traceable packaging utilising QR code technology.

This month Impact Hub Waikato opened in Cambridge. The hub aims to support and expand the region’s social enterprise sector.

The group will encourage more discussion about how technology can work hand-in-hand with social innovation.

The online platform bridges the gap between social enterprises and potential buyers.

South Auckland is now home to a new cooworking and makerspace for budding entrepreneurs.

The Ākina Foundation is welcoming new Board of Trustees member Te Puoho (TP) Katene to its governance team, bringing the total number of board members to seven.

The Aotearoa New Zealand National Advisory Boardis now a member of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investing, which could mean more opportunities for social enterprises and developing businesses.

The Ākina Foundation is gearing up for this year’s Aotearoa Social Enterprise Forum, which is being held at Wellington Zoo in October.

The SAP.iO Venture Studio empowers and guides startups that address social needs or environmental concerns.

Most people are connected to one device or another throughout the day, and many have speculated that being more connected has made us more alone.

As part of this programme, Ākina is launching The Impact Initiative, a platform to engage with the sector.

The Social Enterprise World Forum 2017 was held in Ōtautahi, Christchurch for three days in September.

The game has passed the prototype stage, and SeeCom are currently doing research to produce the full game version.

Investments will focus on expansion opportunities in sectors such as sustainable food production, agriculture technology, healthcare, clean energy.

Launchpad Work is an accelerator for enterprises wanting to provide jobs or training for those who face the greatest barriers to work.

"NextGen Energy is creating disruptive opportunities within the NZ electricity sector, and actively pursues the adoption of new technologies."

Together, WeVisit and Mycare aim to address some of the most essential, personal challenges facing New Zealanders.

New Zealand has some statistics we can’t be proud of right now, statistics around youth suicide, around homelessness, around incarceration.

Akina's new CEO, Louise Aitken was previously the programme manager of global sustainability and social responsibility at Fonterra.

“We found the volunteering process cumbersome, so we decided to design an easy solution to find opportunities that line up with your skills."