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Kiwi Stories

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Auckland's Promapp wins business process management contract

Robotic Process Automation

Auckland's Promapp wins business process management contract

Allied Medical adopts Promapp's cloud-based process management software to drive efficiency and improve customer experience.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Deaf New Zealanders at risk in medical emergencies

Deaf New Zealanders at risk in medical emergencies

Only eight of 20 district health boards can guarantee round-the-clock sign language access, leaving deaf patients exposed in emergencies.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017

Hearing Week spurs calls for better access

Hearing Week spurs calls for better access

Disabled New Zealanders could gain wider access to jobs and services if proposed law introduced mandatory minimum accessibility standards.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017

Global Stories

Assistive Technology stories

National government hindering progress in television captioning, says Green Party

Digital Entertainment

National government hindering progress in television captioning, says Green Party

Green Party calls for mandatory captioning of television in New Zealand, saying government isn't doing enough for disabled people.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014