Trade Me stories
Australian businesses struggle with AI amid data security fears
Tue, 21st May 2024
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Poll reveals 34% of Australian firms view data security as a major hurdle in AI adoption, with 51% lacking a clear data management strategy.
Rubber Monkey gears up for Aussie market with latest capital raise
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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capital
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Rubber Monkey is seeking to raise up to NZ$2.5 million of new capital through online investment platform, Snowball Effect.
Trade Me outlaws all 'non-essential' items, announces strict new guidelines
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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public cloud
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Trade Me enforces strict new guidelines, restricting sales to essential items only in compliance with NZ Government alert level 4 lockdown measures.
Slack hires new head of APAC as remote working business booms
Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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digital entertainment
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hybrid & remote work
Slack has reported that in the past seven weeks, more than 7,000 new companies have signed up to Slack as remote working becomes the new norm.
Shareholders vote 'yes' to Trade Me sale
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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In a vote cast yesterday, 66.08% of the 396,973,029 shares voted. Of those, 99.29% were in favour of the acquisition. 0.71% voted against.
Trade Me CEO to step down by the end of the year - search begins for replacement
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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Trade Me CEO Jon Macdonald to step down after 10 years at the helm; a global search for his replacement commences as he charts a new course.
Rocket Lab engineer launches Kiwi eCommerce site
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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trade me
Rocket Lab engineer Levi Fawcett launches AllGoods, a free Kiwi eCommerce platform empowering local sellers with swift shipping and zero fees for users.
New Zealand's tech leaders get behind global blockchain platform
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Kiwi tech stars are launching the world's first blockchain platform for the multi-billion-dollar global online ratings and review industry.
Trade Me partners with Afterpay to offer 'buy now, pay later' service
Tue, 30th May 2017
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
The partnership will let Trade Me sellers offer interest-free deferred payments to buyers, via Afterpay later in 2017.
Trade Me rolls out Ping, a 'faster, easier, safer' payment system
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Trade Me says 'Ping' will make buying and selling easier, faster and safer as it is rolled out and will replace the current 'Pay Now' system.
Trade Me founder joins Vend board of directors
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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fintech
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commerce systems
Trade Me founder Sam Morgan has joined Vend's board of directors, bringing his experience to the growing retail software company.
How sexist is Trademe?!
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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returns
Trade Me's Gift Finder faces backlash for gender stereotypes, sparking a petition for its overhaul. Over 250 people demand change.
BuddyBid uses Facebook to rival Trade Me
Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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retail
BuddyBid launches to revolutionise online auctions, offering businesses a platform to sell via Facebook, competing with TradeMe.
Trade Me ramps up payment process with Wellington-based startup acquisition
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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paystation
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palm
Trade Me to acquire Paystation, a Wellington-based online credit card processing and payments gateway, along with two other related companies.
The apps I can't live without...
Tue, 2nd Sep 2014
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digital entertainment
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apps
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apple
Discover the essential apps one journalist simply can't live without, from Facebook to Spotify, proving indispensable for daily life.
iOS Review: I appreciate you, Trademe
Mon, 30th Jun 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
TradeMe's app shines as it eases Auckland's property and car hunt, becoming a cherished tool for seamless searches and purchases.
Revenue slows as Trade Me eyes future growth
Wed, 19th Feb 2014
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trade me
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insurance
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sales
Trade Me, the online marketplace, plans to reinvest in its business with the aim of securing long-term growth and success.
Tech firms lead the race in battle for best Workplace
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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supply chain
Tech firms shine in Best Workplaces 2013 awards, nabbing 11 of 43 spots, led by repeat finalists including Provoke and Microsoft NZ.
Trade Me users warned over scams
Fri, 3rd May 2013
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technology gifts
Auction site says suspicious emails have been sent to users, warning them to stay vigilant against any potential phishing scams.
Trade Me sells Treat Me after two-year experiment
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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Trade Me is offloading its group-buying site Treat Me, with a management-led consortium set to take control next month for an undisclosed sum.