THE WHARF42 BLOG
The Wharf42 podcast on last night’s Sarah’s Country
It was great to join Sarah Perriam last night on the Sarah's Country live TV broadcast. Sarah wanted to learn more about my time as Executive Director of Agritech New Zealand and what lies ahead now that I have stood down from the role. It gave me...
The Bridge Hub Trans-Tasman Water Challenge Research Finalists Announced!
The Bridge Hub & Wharf42 are excited to announce the eight research finalists from Australia and New Zealand who have progressed to the next round of the Bridge Hub 2020 Trans-Tasman Water Challenge Research Stream. The purpose of the Bridge...
Happy 1st birthday Australia New Zealand Agritech Council!
12 months ago today, the Australia New Zealand Agritech Council was launched at the ANZLF conference in Auckland. Little did we know then what lay ahead. However despite COVID-19; despite lockdown; despite closed borders; significant progress has...
Wharf42’s new role at Agritech New Zealand
On Friday, Jacqui and I stepped down from our respective roles as Executive Director and Projects Director at Agritech New Zealand. We’re delighted that the new Executive Council has appointed Brendan O’Connell as Interim CEO. We’ve known Brendan...
Introducing AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship
Last night, I was invited to take part in an online networking session with 35 Horizon Scholars. For some context, since 2011, the Horizon Scholarship Program has been integral in developing and supporting the next generation of ag leaders, game...
Lessons Learnt from 40 Years Ago
As Wharf42 prepares to pivot to a more globally-focused role, lessons from 40+ years ago come back into view. The UK had been a member of the Common Market for just 6 years. I was Vice-Chair of the European Democrat Students (EDS) and was engaged...
Celebrating Outstanding Talent at the 2020 NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Last night was a night to remember. Jacqui and I had planned to attend the 2020 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards in-person at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland. Not for the first time this year, COVID-19 decided to play an un-supporting role. Instead of...
Wharf42 Sponsors the $5,000 Prize for the Winning NZ Trans-Tasman Water Challenge Startup Entry
Wharf42 officially relaunches its website today. It’s great to be back! Today we are also announcing our sponsorship of the $5,000 prize for the best New Zealand Bridge Hub Trans-Tasman Water Challenge Startup Entry. We are teaming up with our...
New Zealand’s Technology Sector goes from Strength to Strength
At yesterday’s NZTech AGM, the Chair, Mitchell Pham, provided details of the continued growth of New Zealand’s technology sector. Against the backdrop of COVID-19, the numbers were impressive. The sector is going from strength to strength. The...