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New Zealand Virtual roleplaying game helps teenagers deal with depression

on May 2, 2012 and filed under: Gaming, Health & Wellbeing

SPARX is a 3D fantasy game that teaches young people with mental health issues the skills they need to boost their confidence.

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New Zealand On New Zealand airline, travelers will bid for better seats

on March 8, 2012 and filed under: Transportation

Travelers will soon have to bid the amount they’re willing to pay for an Air New Zealand seat upgrade. The airline will then award the seats to the highest bidders.

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New Zealand Electronic tags help prevent disabled parking abuse

on January 16, 2012 and filed under: Automotive

CPT have developed a system in which electronic tags are fitted to disabled drivers’ cars while sensors instantly notify parking attendants if a non-disabled driver enters a reserved parking bay.

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New Zealand Temporary shipping container mall to stimulate economic recovery in Christchurch

on November 29, 2011 and filed under: Retail

Re:START have used shipping containers to create a temporary retail center on the site of the shopping mall destroyed in the Christchurch earthquake.

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New Zealand Wise Words with Helen Andreae

on October 31, 2011 and filed under: Wise Words

Helen Andreae is the creator of Auti, a toy designed to help autistic children learn positive play behaviors.

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New Zealand Toy designed to help autistic children learn to play with others

on October 12, 2011 and filed under: Education

Auti is a toy designed to help autistic children learn positive play behaviors.

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New Zealand Shipping containers serve as movie theaters at New Zealand festival

on September 16, 2011 and filed under: Entertainment

Converted shipping containers are now being used to showcase Kiwi film and culture as part of the REAL New Zealand Festival’s ‘New Zealand on Screen’.

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New Zealand New smartphone app to service conferences and events

on August 9, 2011 and filed under: Marketing & Advertising

We’ve seen numerous smartphone apps designed to help individuals and companies organize and run their business more effectively, but this time it’s the events and …

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New Zealand Site matches dog adopters with a homeless canine “look-a-like”

on June 15, 2011 and filed under: Lifestyle & Leisure

Pet overpopulation is a problem around the world, and New Zealand is no exception. Hoping to increase engagement and — ultimately — adoptions through its …

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New Zealand Riesling wine, reconceived & repackaged for modern tastes

on June 6, 2011 and filed under: Food & Beverage

We’ve seen wines and beers packaged for various target audiences, including women and gay men, but recently we came across a slightly different kind of …

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