Breadcrumbs List.
Velocity
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Hectre raises millions to tackle global fruit waste
16 February 2026
An oversubscribed Series A round signals strong investor confidence in University of Auckland alumnus Matty Blomfield’s mission to fix one of horticulture’s biggest data problems.
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The superconductor technology set to advance Japan’s space industry
16 February 2026
Born out of the University of Auckland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, venture Zenno Astronautics has partnered with Mitsubishi Electric to develop a high-fidelity simulator of its fuel-free satellite control system.
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The journey to becoming a professional content creator
12 February 2026
Mitchell Carlyle is turning storytelling into a profession through his own video content business.
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Meet the 2026 Velocity CEO
28 January 2026
Engineering Science student Kevin Park is this year’s CEO of the Velocity entrepreneurship development programme.
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The smallest losses holding back New Zealand’s biggest aquaculture ambition
28 January 2026
Marine scientist Dr Brad Skelton is tackling a hidden constraint in aquaculture, focusing on the earliest stages of shellfish farming to support an industry with outsize ambition.
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Shaun Cole-Baker’s journey from makerspace technologist to an engineering career
23 January 2026
From the University of Auckland makerspace to Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Shaun Cole-Baker exemplifies how hands-on experience shapes real-world engineering careers.
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From Velocity to Paris: Seohee’s creative voyage
20 January 2026
From University of Auckland student and Velocity alumna to a global role at Dior in Paris, Seohee’s journey shows how creativity and courage can lead to an international career.
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The start-up tackling New Zealand’s hazardous waste
19 November 2025
Nurox Hydrothermal is pioneering an emissions-free, circular solution to Aotearoa New Zealand’s hazardous waste problem. The start-up is transforming some of our most toxic waste streams into clean water and usable by-products through innovative hydrothermal processing.
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Meet 2026 AUSA President Nimish Milan Singh
20 October 2025
From championing student voices to inspiring innovation through Velocity, Nimish Milan Singh believes leadership begins with curiosity and asking the right questions.
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What is it really like to work in the start-up space?
15 October 2025
Independent consultant Tyler White shares insights from his career working with founders.
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The new leaders shaping Aotearoa’s connection with Asia
9 October 2025
What drives a new generation of leaders? A blend of curiosity, cultural awareness and the courage to reimagine Aotearoa’s place in the world.
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AI-driven platform set to transform construction waste management
2 October 2025
From wasted timber to repurposed resources, a University of Auckland alumnus is reshaping how we think about construction waste.