Is Wellington still a great place to start up?

Is Wellington still a great place to start up?
(Image: Getty)
Peter Griffin
Wellington may have dozens of empty shopfronts dotting its golden mile and out-of-work bureaucrats are fleeing the city in search of jobs.But the capital's legendary tech startup scene is still going gangbusters. Or is it? Recent events, including a summit focused on cleantech startups, the sold-out Electrify Aotearoa conference focused on women founders, and a waterfront party to celebrate software startups, reminded many of the buzzing tech scene of old.“It felt like the old days when BizDojo and Creative HQ vibed,” wrote...

More Opinion

NZ startups surging: anomaly or new normal?
Opinion

Peter Griffin: NZ startups surging: anomaly or new normal?

NZ’s innovation ecosystem is not without its flaws.

FMA’s unfettered two new extraordinary powers
Opinion

David Chaplin: FMA’s unfettered two new extraordinary powers

Industry participants might feel justifiably anxious about the FMA bursting in.

David Chaplin 24 Jun 2025
The souring mood of the nation
Opinion

Cameron Bagrie: The souring mood of the nation

The Government needs to find some new taglines.

Cameron Bagrie 24 Jun 2025
Imports matter too
Opinion

Dileepa Fonseka: Imports matter too

What do NZers hope the PM is bringing back from China?

Dileepa Fonseka 23 Jun 2025