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This is an unashamed plug for MyFriendQuest – released this week to the world from Tutukaka’s own BrightMind LABS.
MyFriendQuest is an animated computer game designed to teach children on the autistic spectrum to recognise and respond appropriately to emotions. It does this using a fusion of cognitive behavioural therapy and immersive gaming techniques – a process they have dubbed psytainment. [Read more…]
The first New Zealand TED event was held yesterday in Auckland.
I am a fan of TED (www.ted.com), but I really wasn’t sure what to expect from the local franchised event. Was it going to be all hype and no substance – or was it going to induce a genuine “wow”? So I made sure I was there yesterday evening for the show. [Read more…]
The semifinalists for the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise NZ Focus on Health competition were announced this week. These 21 ventures will pitch to the five US and two kiwi judges for a spot on the ten-strong finalist’s list. All ten finalists will work on their business plans then participate in a US roadtrip in mid 2010 where they will be introduced to influential players in the US health industry. [Read more…]
Business Excellence Awards run throughout New Zealand at this time of year. The Northland competition kicked off this evening with a cocktail function at the Salut Bar in Whangarei – and the Elevate CA team were there along with the entrants, sponsors and a who’s who of local business. This year there were 42 entrants competing in ten categories: [Read more…]
Well this week I got the letter from the organisers of the Auckland TED event inviting me to attend. The letter got me thinking. Quite clever, really, the whole impression of exclusivity around the application and acceptance process – and the attempt to lift the tone of the event high above the general noise of competing events, functions and happenings around town. These guys are good – they have created an expectation of something special. Here’s an except from the letter of acceptance: [Read more…]